Abs handle molding.

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Xops007

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Is there anytype of handle matiral that u can form to a custom grip like abs?

can u heat abs then mold it?
 
I'm not entirely sure what you are asking but I think you want a material that you can heat, shape into grips, then cool and have them remain stable.

Yes, most any thermo plastic can be heated, shaped and cooled. Problem is they can be reheated (left in the sun, close to a stove, etc.) and once again become malible and chage shape again.

Body putty (Bondo, etc.) and teh epoxy putties can be shaped and once cured, won't change shape again with normal temperatures a knife might be exposed to. Problem is they are ugly as crap in most cases.

Not sure I was any help, but if I can answer any specific questions feel free to reask your question.

Jim Arbuckle
 
shapelock.com

it's a moldable UHMW(ultra-high molecular weight) plastic. It doesn't require high temperature to set up and is water-proof. It's used for a variety of applications but, perhaps of interest to knife makers, it's used commonly for shaped handles on custom spear-guns. I'm not sure of it's overall durability as I've never personally handled it, but if it can handle being used on spear-guns, might be worth a shot on knives. I've been interested in trying it out on a knife but haven't got around to it yet.
 
mlewright said:
shapelock.com

it's a moldable UHMW(ultra-high molecular weight) plastic. It doesn't require high temperature to set up and is water-proof. It's used for a variety of applications but, perhaps of interest to knife makers, it's used commonly for shaped handles on custom spear-guns. I'm not sure of it's overall durability as I've never personally handled it, but if it can handle being used on spear-guns, might be worth a shot on knives. I've been interested in trying it out on a knife but haven't got around to it yet.
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I was just reading up on shapelock and realized that it becomes moldable at 150 degrees (f) which is pretty low. That might be sorta borderline. Left in the wrong place, like a hot car in the summer, could be bad news. But then again it would firm up again as it cooled. I don't know, I'm still interested in it as a possibility. Might be worth contacting the company and asking some questions.
 
Check your local art supply store for some casting resin and mold making supplies. I made some replacement plastic handles for a knife using stuff called "Amazing Mold Putty and Amazing Casting Resin"...the specs say it is good for 140 degrees. You would first have to make a mold and then pour the resin in it. It dries white but you can paint it and/or add coloring agents to it while its liquid. There may be some other casting resins out there and maybe you could beef it up by adding some "rebar" to it....fiberglass wool maybe ???
 
Thank you guys soo much!
Many questions answered here...im 15 and on my second knife.
im still trying to figure out how to post pics of my first knife and scar from it :jerkit:

any help there too?
 
DAMNENG said:
I'm not entirely sure what you are asking but I think you want a material that you can heat, shape into grips, then cool and have them remain stable.

Yes, most any thermo plastic can be heated, shaped and cooled. Problem is they can be reheated (left in the sun, close to a stove, etc.) and once again become malible and chage shape again.

Body putty (Bondo, etc.) and teh epoxy putties can be shaped and once cured, won't change shape again with normal temperatures a knife might be exposed to. Problem is they are ugly as crap in most cases.

Not sure I was any help, but if I can answer any specific questions feel free to reask your question.

Jim Arbuckle
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thank you sir.
 
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