TByrd
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Post by TByrd on May 2, 2011 7:29:01 GMT -5
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My son really wants to get into making these knife handles, are there any hints for a newbie? How do you take off the wood handles (I know, very carefully)? How do you attach the new handles?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Tammy
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NDK
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Post by NDK on May 2, 2011 8:50:30 GMT -5
I've never done one, but have been trying to pay attention because I want to try one soon too.
From the info I've gathered, I believe you don't need to be too careful removing the scales. As long as you don't damage the knife handle (I don't know the correct term - sorry) you can use anything you need to remove them. I think a dremel would work nice to grind off the rivet ends.
As far as attaching the new scales, I believe regular epoxy works well. That seems to be what others have used.
I think taping off the bolsters and the blade (especially the edge to avoid getting cut) with painters tape is also a good idea, to avoid damage during the whole process.
Good luck to your son, & be sure to post pictures!
Nate
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Post by rockmanken on May 2, 2011 9:43:11 GMT -5
Here you go Tammy and any others. Mike Hoover did a tutorial on it. Wish I had this when I started, would have saved me a lot of work.   www.allaboutpocketknives.com/tutorials/art_in_stone/index.phpYou grind the rivets out with a dremel, save the old scales for patterns, fit the stones and tape off the blade with painters tape and then you can used Devcon 5 min. epoxy. Works just as well as any other if you mix it right.  Ken |
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Post by rockmanken on May 2, 2011 9:44:24 GMT -5
Oh yeah, you dont have to tape off the bolsters, you just be careful and sand them along with the rock scales.
Ken
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Post by jakesrocks on May 2, 2011 13:16:02 GMT -5
Thanks for the link Ken. Got it book marked for future use.
Don
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hulagrub
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Post by hulagrub on May 3, 2011 21:31:05 GMT -5
Tammy, Ken says it all! The two hardest parts, are finding good, solid slabs and making the preform fit. One other thing, be careful not to bend the liners, one or two bad things can happen, the preforms won't fit flat to the knife and/or the blades won't close and open properly. Have fun with your son!
Patience is definitely a virtue.
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TByrd
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Post by TByrd on May 3, 2011 22:17:03 GMT -5
Sorry that it took me so long to get back to you, I am prepping for a trip to California from Idaho through Oregon. I am going to see Gennie, my daughter, and the grandkids, ages 12-8-7-22 months. My son is also going with me, as well as my ex-husband, not a fun trip.
I really enjoyed the tutorial, done differently then I thought and I am sure he will love it.
Again thank you for your help.
Tammy
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