Hey guys I know most of you are extremely more talented thank me so I am looking for some ideas on am easy hidden tang handle. I have made like 4 full tang handles and really like the looks of hidden tang. Would like to include a guard but have limited equipment. Equipment I have is nice bader sander, dremmel, and an angle grinder. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks
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Easy hidden tang handle
- Thread starter Nosaltman
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You really need a drill press and some files. Single piece hidden tangs are usually made from Birch or maple. The slot is made slightly smaller than the tang and then it's banged into place. Birch or maple will stretch a little around the hole without splitting. Most other hardwoods don't.
Here's a tutorial
http://www.britishblades.com/forums...-tang-blade-to-a-one-piece-handle-(pic-heavy)
You'd do the same with a metal bolster, but the work will be a bit slower.
Here's a tutorial
http://www.britishblades.com/forums...-tang-blade-to-a-one-piece-handle-(pic-heavy)
You'd do the same with a metal bolster, but the work will be a bit slower.
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Or you can drill the hole, then heat the tang with a torch (blade wrapped in a wet rag) and then burn the tang into the handle.