I typically:
1. Squeeze out some epoxy onto a magazine that's handy. Then realize it's one you just got, and haven't read.
2. AFTER squeezing out the epoxy, realize you don't have anything to mix it with, so search frantically for something of the right size. Avoid the better half's hair clips, which ARE often handy, since the welt still hasn't gone down from last time.
3. Apply far too much epoxy. While not needed for the grips, it's use will be apparent later. Butter everything in sight.
4. NOW look for some clamps. Ooops.
5. Realize that you (again) mistakenly bought five minute epoxy. Oops.
6. Realize you forgot to check the fit of the pins in the holes. Hammer the pins in with a C clamp. Teach the youngest son a new word or two.
7. Use the excess epoxy from step 3 to secure the handles AND clamps to the workbench. Be sure to epoxy the clamps to the handle material, too.
8. Wait until the whole mess sets up solid. This is important, otherwise you'll be able to get the whole deal off the bench without a chisel, and where's the fun in that?
9. After waging a war of liberation with the workbench, bring the knife-to-be to the belt grinder. Use three new 60 grit belts just to find the edge of the tang. Be sure to wonder if you didn't make a hidden tang knife (again) before finding the tang. Cover the tang's previously 400 grit finish with 60 grit marks.
10. Keep grinding in an attempt to 'get it even' all the way around. Only stop when the entire grip is the appropriate size for Mini-Me.
11. Marvel at how well this one came out, and order more stuff from TKS, Sheffield and Tru-Grit so you can do this again.
By the way-I've heard people recommend fiberglass resin instead of epoxy. Has anyone tried that? Will a chisel get it off the workbench?
Larry
