Esee-4 Bow drill divot question

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I used the search function and came up empty.

I was wondering if anyone has ever tried to use a milling machine (edit: or any other method) to add a bow drill divot to the esee-4's handle. Also, I am wondering if the slab would be too thin to support putting a divot in it. My first ESEE won't be here for another week so I can't really judge based on pictures. But it is definately something I would love to add to my 4 if it is possible.
 
I believe you could do it, with a drill press, and a good sharp 1/2" bit. A steady hand, and make sure you set the depth as short as you want to go. You any good working with your hands and tools? Not trying to insult ya, just make sure ya feel comfortable about it.

While we are here and talking about bow drill divots in knife handles, I never really saw the need or use (granted I have used them) in them. I always make all of my drill components from one piece of wood or limb, and a bearing block doesn't take that long to make. Just an opinion.

Moose
 
You could use a countersink bit - I got to use the divot in my RC5 at Tracker School - it reprofiled the spindle's top (I had already carved & used a bearing block) in about 3 or 4 draws - worked really well.
 
thanks for the responses guys!

I am decent with my hands but nothing compared to some of the people on this forum. I can get by.

As far as carving the bearing block, you're right. It doesn't take that long. My last time out on a simulated survival exercise I didn't get my fire set built before dark and it just happened to be the block that I was working on. Ended up starting the fire with a ferro-rod. (Had a similar experience attempting flint and steel with no char cloth - plus it was my first time with traditional flint and steel). So it got me to thinking having a premade divot would save me time and calories.

All that said, it also looks cool. :D
 
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tarditi said:
You could use a countersink bit - I got to use the divot in my RC5 at Tracker School - it reprofiled the spindle's top (I had already carved & used a bearing block) in about 3 or 4 draws - worked really well.
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tarditi, not only does that addiction formula in the handles destroy knife buying cells in the brain, now we find out it can change & alter molecules in wood as well . . . :D
Be safe.
 
Maybe Dale @ T-K-C will start making them if there is a large enough market out for them.
 
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