Attempting my first hidden tang stacked handle

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H4LFM0A

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Good evening

I am attempting my first handle using multiple types of handle materials. Stag antler, maple burl, and brass. Going to be for a utility/hunting knife I am working on. In order to make sure my tang hole is straight and symmetrical through all pieces, would it be better to build the handle and then drill the hole or drill each piece by itself and then build it on the tang?

Thanks
 
build it on the tang, shape a little if needed, take it apart, stack pieces in order, reverse course, adding epoxy/ clamp.
 
H4LFM0A said:
Good evening

I am attempting my first handle using multiple types of handle materials. Stag antler, maple burl, and brass. Going to be for a utility/hunting knife I am working on. In order to make sure my tang hole is straight and symmetrical through all pieces, would it be better to build the handle and then drill the hole or drill each piece by itself and then build it on the tang?

Thanks
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I do it both way .First one is much faster and more easy ...........And this is the most easy and precise way to open hole for tang......drill hole first and open /recess?/ on both side with adapted saw .....minute work !
Any machine shop will give you for free saw for metal like this I used ...Ends are as new and they will last you forever .The one with red handle is M2 hss steel and other one is M42...............
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H4LFM0A was last seen:Friday at 6:02 PM

Sometimes i don t understand people ......they ask question and never come back to read answers ...........lesson learned :thumbsdown:
 
Natlek said:
H4LFM0A was last seen:Friday at 6:02 PM

Sometimes i don t understand people ......they ask question and never come back to read answers ...........lesson learned :thumbsdown:
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Don't worry, it's not always the OP that benefits. There was just a thread about grinding a swedge. I nailed it yesterday on my first try, thanks to some of the responses.
 
Natlek said:
H4LFM0A was last seen:Friday at 6:02 PM

Sometimes i don t understand people ......they ask question and never come back to read answers ...........lesson learned :thumbsdown:
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Sorry. Been a busy week since I was on here last. Thanks for the advice
 
JamesBro said:
build it on the tang, shape a little if needed, take it apart, stack pieces in order, reverse course, adding epoxy/ clamp.
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This is what I was leaning towards between the two options. Thanks very much for the advice.
 
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