How to cut handle scales - Safely and Accurate

[blades&grace]

Too late!

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Nope again. Just plain old redwood.
Here is a better photo.

I will mail it tomorrow.

Gah. My wife said Redwood...

Thank you, you're too kind.

 

[GrizzlyBear]

How awesome is that? Plain old redwood my arse! That stuff is BEAUTIFUL!

 

[butcher_block]

yep that has nicer eyes and lace then the big blocks i have

im a 50 50 guy i have a wood bandsaw and depending on jsut how clean and flat i need i use a 12 inch disc or my flycutter for clean up

 

[SteelSlaver]

Want to say thanks to both Nathan and Burl Source for this info.:thumbup:

 

[Danbo]

That's it; I'm sending ALL of my blocks to you for scale cutting!

 

[P. McKinley]

Of all people, you should know.
No, it's not walnut.

Yeahhh, I knew that. I was just letting others.......

You have the finest product and the best service in the biz Mark. Thanks for that and for these little tips of the trade.

 

[Burl Source]

Yeahhh, I knew that. I was just letting others.......

When are you going to make another of those wild looking knives with matching scabbards like you did with the redwood?

 

[P. McKinley]

When are you going to make another of those wild looking knives with matching scabbards like you did with the redwood?

Mark - There's one I'm drawing up right now that would look mighty fine with a burl handle and sheath. I'm not sure Redwood is the way to go though... I was thinking highly flamed/crotch Maple.

I'll be in touch.

Peter

 

[David Metzger]

Thanks guys, I have been struggling with some logs trying to figure the best, safe way.
David

 

[Archer 1]

Just happened to come across this thread.Hey Mark,that ebony block looks familiar.That wouldnt happen to be mine,would it?

 

[Burl Source]

Just happened to come across this thread.Hey Mark,that ebony block looks familiar.That wouldnt happen to be mine,would it?

Yes, It is one of yours. I hope you like them.