Recommendation? Desert Ironwood Burl Scales, Maker & Fitter

Grizz484

Grizz484

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I'd looking for someone who can make & fit Desert Ironwood Burl scales to production knives.

Thanking you in advance for your replies.
 
i think theres an area in the exchange for requesting this sort of thing. youll probably have better luck there.
 
Grizz484 said:
I'd looking for someone who can make & fit Desert Ironwood Burl scales to production knives.

Thanking you in advance for your replies.
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If it is a full tang fixed blade, it is fairly straightforward. Easily a home project that most would be able to knock out in a weekend or two.

- Buy your pin stock and epoxy (I use west systems toughened epoxy)
- Remove old handles (hammer and a razor blade and "baton" through the pin if need be)
- a c-clamp, some sand paper and a 1" wooden dowel and soke sand paper are about all you need.

- Epoxy your slabs on, wipe off excess that is pressed out with a Q-Tip dipped in acetone, let them sit for 24 hrs.
- file the bulk off, then sand to shape, and polish to suit your preferences.
- admire your "new" knife.

Here are two Beckers, a BK16 and BK11 that I did.
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Grizz484 said:
Nice work! I'm looking for it on folders.
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Thanks.

So long as it has liners that aren't recessed (a Manix 2 for example), it should also be fairly easy. You would be served well by having a quality drill press though.
 
NJBillK, thanks for all the information. I'm Disabled & can't do the fitting; I need a completely finished product.

Gunfixrjoe, I'll email you. Thanks
 
I do quite a bit of work with ironwood and other woods too.


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