Knife by Richard handle by unit

[Longtrang]

who are you talking about, me or unit?

Richard, I knew you were talented already. I had no idea Unit had that level of skill. I sure as [explicative deleted] couldn't make anything that looks half as good!

 

[richard j]

i gave him a few tips

 

[SpyderPhreak]

I'll have this piece from richard before too long.

It's going to get a nice piece of Burlsource Hawaiian Koa.

 

[unit]

I'll have this piece from richard before too long.

It's going to get a nice piece of Burlsource Hawaiian Koa.

Nice. Just be sure to drill some holes first. I tried roughing mine up and it worked halfway (one scale popped off during shaping). I cut a few holes re-glued, and it has held much better.

 

[richard j]

spyderphreak, +1 to the holes. epoxy holds better if its a wood to wood bond rather than wood to metal. you need a good drill to make it through this 1075 even though the handle has the factory john deere heat treat which should be around 56rc. a nitride coated drill works the best.

check your email. i sent you the wrong email addy the other day and just noticed this morning.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

I hate trying to drill hardened steel. Even at work with the industrial oil cooled press it sucks.

Wear earplugs!

Another fine creation Richard. :thumbup:

 

[SpyderPhreak]

Noted guys, thanks! I've got some small, solid carbide bits and burrs which will make this much easier.

 

[Skipcop]

Bump for the new members