Etching fittings

M.Griffin

M.Griffin

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I am wondering if there is some easy way to etch fittings on a hidden tang knife. If I glue everything up and shape the guard and handle, it is a problem to try to etch the guard. I am thinking I should use a couple of alignment pins with a little super glue so I can shape and finish, then pop it apart, etch and then epoxy?? Is there some simple answer to this problem that I am not thinking of? Thanks.

-Mike
 
Yep alignment pins and superglue. That is about the best way. You should be able to get dowel pins at a local bolt and fastener supply or use 1/16th welding rod and cut to length.
Brion
 
Thanks, I just wanted to make sure I was thinking in the right direction as I have only finished 1 hidden tang knife and the way I did that one definitely wasn't the easy way.

-Mike
 
Someone around here mentioned bluing steel pins on a finished handle... they build a dam of clear nail polish around the pin, to protect the wood, and then etch it. When it's done they just wipe off the polish with remover. I haven't done it yet but it makes sense. I'm sorry I forgot who mentioned that trick.

I wish they had told me that before I stained a maple handle trying to touch up the etched steel guard :o :(
 
Didn't you know? Can't build a knife without superglue! ;)

I use piano wire index pins in every knife I make. You can assemble/disassemble as often as you want for etching, filework, bluing, texturing, etc. Always goes back snug and flush. Also keeps scales and mortised joints from splaying apart at the front junction with the guard/spacers.

Cheers,

Terry


TRerry L. Vandeventer ABS MS
 
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