Anyone thought of doing some......

[Moosez45]

Wooden liners?

I was just cruisin' another post, and though, "Man, some wooden liners would be cool. It would be tough to get that thin with it, but what do ya'll think?

Moose

 

[The Warrior]

I've thought about that before, as well as a few other materials.

 

[clich]

seems like a difficult endeavor, grivory with wooden liners, hmmm

 

[Moosez45]

I've thought about that before, as well as a few other materials.

Perhaps some plexiglass, or cork.

Cork would probably absorb shock, but would wear down fast. Unless is that good stuff.

Moose

 

[tradewater]

You can get veneer in all kinds of exotic woods. Woodcraft, etc. has it. Damn good idea.

 

[Moosez45]

You can get veneer in all kinds of exotic woods. Woodcraft, etc. has it. Damn good idea.

Do like a maroon micarta handle with some light colored veneer spacers, damn that would be hot.

Moose

 

[tradewater]

Birdseye maple....sapele...oh my.

 

[NixKustoms]

I know a maker round here who does wood and g10 handles. The do look pretty sweet!

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

I just ordered some more G10 and micarta. Already have some wood.

 

[Moosez45]

Already have some wood.

Funny you should mention that.

Moose

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

Funny you should mention that.

Moose

My wife is pretty fond of the wood too. She thinks it's very attractive.

 

[rokclmb]

I'm sure it's doable, but since veneers are only about 1/16 inch thick, how durable would they be in wet situations? They would probably have to be completely sealed with an epoxy or something.

Birdseye maple....sapele...oh my.

One thing to keep in mind is that you would only be seeing a thin bit of the wood. I would think that the color of the wood would be more important than the grain pattern.

 

[Liveitloud]

Birdseye maple....sapele...oh my.

Did someone say birdseye maple? Do you think the girlfriend would notice if I took a sample?

 

[tradewater]

I'm sure it's doable, but since veneers are only about 1/16 inch thick, how durable would they be in wet situations? They would probably have to be completely sealed with an epoxy or something.

I have found out that when used properly, you can keep wood good and solid in a wet situation for quite a while. Of course you can also resort to some readily available treatments to aid in maintaining your wood as well.

 

[RWT]

I have considered using Horse Mat like material as a liner to absorb shock when chopping. Have not figured out exactly how, but the concept is there. Possibly using the same material as KOA handles? Thoughts?

 

[Guyon]

I have found out that when used properly, you can keep wood good and solid in a wet situation for quite a while. Of course you can also resort to some readily available treatments to aid in maintaining your wood as well.

I've heard that you can wax it just like your Nordic neighbor waxes his axe handle.

 

[tradewater]

I've heard that you can wax it just like your Nordic neighbor waxes his axe handle.

I was wondering if that was going to just slide right on by...

 

[paperairplane]

Why not make the grips and all from wood laminate - works for gun stocks.

 

[L4NE4]

Thats weird you posted this because I just brought some mahogany home the other day to try this! Only problem is its about a 1/4" thick. Would be good for someone with huge hands...

 

[daizee]

you could shave down one of the laminates. But one of the nice things about wood is the look and feel. You'll miss those as liners.
However some folks have done some VERY cool laminates of their own, effectively gluing a couple slabs of material and cutting out the middle section to get a two-layer handle. Instead of a 'liner' you have a layer. Check out JMK's knives in the general maker's gallery, for instance. He had one that was burlap micarta and carbon fiber, or some craziness, and he made it work.

-Daizee