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Does anyone mortise their handles? I'm looking for the best way to do a 3/16" x 1"x4" square hole for a handle?
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
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Mortising for handles?
- Thread starter Michael Bennett
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Michael, if you're talking about a hidden tang handle, I just drill a couple holes with a drill bit a tad smaller than the thickness of the steel, and waller them out until the tang fits snugly. I have tried the version where you get it close and then heat the tang up and burn fit it into the handle, but I don't do that anymore. With a 1" wide tang, you'll just have to drill three or maybe four holes.
Of course, if you have or have access to a mortising attachment, give it a try and let us know how it worked. Sounds like an interesting idea! Take care! Michael
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"Always think of your fellow knife makers as partners in the search for the perfect blade, not as people trying to compete with you and your work!"
Of course, if you have or have access to a mortising attachment, give it a try and let us know how it worked. Sounds like an interesting idea! Take care! Michael
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"Always think of your fellow knife makers as partners in the search for the perfect blade, not as people trying to compete with you and your work!"