How to use screws for handle material

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When using screws to attach micarta or g10 scales to a knife is the general practise to thread the knife tang for the screw? I am curious as to how there is enough material to hold screws from both sides unless you are using 1/4" material. Is there any secrets to doing this properly? I am sure this is a stupid question but obviously I am new to knifemaking and I want to make sure I am doing everything right.
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For permanent construction, use a Corby or Loveless style bolt.

For a take down model, there are threaded pieces of tubing (threaded insert) press fit in the tang which project a little on each side . The screw holes in the scales are recessed to fit over the tubular studs. The screws are trimmed to a length where they don't strike each other until they are both seated.

Stacy
 
I use Stacy's last method.
Threaded standoffs.
They serve the dual benefit of also being locating pins for the handles.
 
When I saw the link posted, I thought it was going to be a link to threaded standoffs, which is similar to the method that I use. The strength of the material isn't compromised by countersinking it for a screw, on something like G10, you don't need a large contact surface to hold it together.
 
Where is everyone buying these Threaded Standoffs.

If someone could give us a link, it would be greatly appreciated.

Paul
 
hevy ev's said:
http://www.usaknifemaker.com/store/...ath=70&zenid=55ec02e5a78ba79906653670164554ca try here just ordered some last week great guy and great service. Plus he is a fellow forumite
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I'll second that! I ordered some steel and other stuff from them and got it FAST. With timely emails letting me know about a backorder. They also had the best prices on most of the stuff I ordered.

Mind you, the shipping was quick partly because I'm right in the next state, but regardless, Tracy's crew was right on top of things. From now on I'll check with them first on anything I need :thumbup:

Sorry to drift :o
 
I also got the threaded tubes and button screws form Tracy at USAKnifemaker. Fast order and as always, great service.

Stacy, with the method you were referencing, I guess you could you make the installation permanent with some epoxy in the threads and under the scales. I was actually considering this on a military knife I'm working on. I like the look and security of the button screws (as opposed to the look of corby bolts) on certain knives, but still want the sealing effect of the epoxy. Any contraindications to making these type of screw/post installs permanent with epoxy aside form making sure the customer is aware it is not a take down?

--nathan
 
No reason at all. The screw will become a decorative rivet. While, IMHO, there is no fastener stronger than a properly seated Corby bolt, your idea has its advantages for disassembly during the work stages.By doing it the way you are thinking you could do all the handle work and fitting, remove the scales,do the file work, HT the blade,reassemble, and then epoxy the scales and screws in place permanently. Not a bad scenario.
Stacy
 
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