I have a fellow asking me to make a highly figured ironwood handle for a cylindrical firesteel. The firesteel will wear out and the handle will need to be easily placed upon a new firesteel. My first thought was to use a nicely made bolt. That won't work because it requires drilling on the end user's part upon replacement. I then thought of a clampimg scheme. Just a clamp involving a tightening screw is going to cause that portion to extend and look not so well. Now I am thinking of slitting the tube portion of the wooden handle, that portion slipping onto the firesteel, and using a serving to secure it (just like you serve a bow string). I really don't know for sure. Are there any better suggestions with you fellows??
Thanks.
RL
Thanks.
RL