Advice Needed:: Handle prep for wood scales

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teranaut

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Hello there,

I am rehandling an NMFBM with ironwood scales. I planned on using stainless tube material to affix the scales; but, that has me wondering. If I use wood scales with no real way to remove them, what kind of prep should I use before I affix them? Or rather, should I just use chicago bolts and do some maintenance on it periodically? I'm no knife maker; but I'm pretty good with wood. ;) The knife is completely stripped, by the way. Thanks in advance for the advice!
 
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It looks like I need to add something to get you hogs talkin'. How about some truly naked INFI?

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And here are the planks of ironwood I'll be using set between the original scales. Sorry "DSA", I just don't think tan fits the knife. Great fit work though.

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Would would imagine that you would be able to remove the handles with any fasteners as long as you do not use epoxy. This is just my thoughts though and I have never attempted to do a knife handle. Hopefully someone will see this and offer help. There also may be a sub-forum around here somewhere in which knife pimpers and such post and offer tips. :) Good luck.

ETA: If the wood is stabilized, I would think you shouldn't have to worry too much about shrinkage or warping. But it can fluctuate when changing climates and such iirc.
 
The question here is not whether the scales could be removed or not. Rather, if there would be any issues with the bare INFI under wood scales. If there is going to be a potential issue, I would probably epoxy them on and use some stainless tube for the fasteners. I was thinking that If I posted it here that one of the hogs that has done something like this, or one of the cats from the shop would chime in with some specialized information. I'd rather not speculate on this, just to save time and energy down the road.
 
If you were going to epoxy them on, I would say rough up the steel and wood for a better bite/ hold, but if you plan on only holding it on with bolts/ tubes then just make sure it's clean under there and go for it. I wouldn't worry about needing to clean under there.

We posted at the same time. I did my Zilla almost two years ago and use it near everyday and have never had a problem with it. The epoxy will help keep anything out.

In conclusion , go for it, epoxy them on, and don't worry about it
 
Yes :) Epoxy them on:cool::thumbup:


Jroden5446 said:
If you were going to epoxy them on, I would say rough up the steel and wood for a better bite/ hold, but if you plan on only holding it on with bolts/ tubes then just make sure it's clean under there and go for it. I wouldn't worry about needing to clean under there.

We posted at the same time. I did my Zilla almost two years ago and use it near everyday and have never had a problem with it. The epoxy will help keep anything out.

In conclusion , go for it, epoxy them on, and don't worry about it
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Sounds like I'll be making a stop at the hardware store on my way home from work today. Thanks for the info guys. I appreciate it.
 
teranaut said:
The question here is not whether the scales could be removed or not. Rather, if there would be any issues with the bare INFI under wood scales. If there is going to be a potential issue, I would probably epoxy them on and use some stainless tube for the fasteners. I was thinking that If I posted it here that one of the hogs that has done something like this, or one of the cats from the shop would chime in with some specialized information. I'd rather not speculate on this, just to save time and energy down the road.
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That makes sense and glad the guys above could help you out :thumbup:
 
Here's mine before I put the new slabs on, I roughed it up with some medium emery paper ( basically just scratched it up) and did the same to the underside of the wood

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