My 124 re-handle project - Done!

Wow….mm..I have to order a 124 from buck now….


Do I need it, No, am I going camping anymore, no, but I want one now to display. Going to get the black micarter one.
 
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zippo123 said:
Wow….mm..I have to order a 124 from buck now….
just joined the BCCI club. will be my first purchase under pro discount program….ha.

Do I need it, No, am I going camping anymore, no, but I want one now to display. Going to get the black micarter one.
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Oh, the sorted path you're about to embark down... lol. Been there, done that with the BCCI discount many times, my Buck accumulation has grown 10 fold since I became a BCCI member.

In fact, the 124 featured in this thread was bought with the discount, and was the reason why I decided to take the chance in trying the re-handle. If I had paid full price for it, I would have been much less inclined to "mess with it".
 
PatriotX said:
You, sir, are a craftsman.
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Thank you! I've been a hobbyist woodworker/mechanic/electrician, consummate DYI'er for over 50 years.

I'm blessed with an innate talent for working with my hands and also being able to see/watch how something is done, once or twice, and then go off and do it... sometimes.

My Dad was the same way, he learned electronics in the early 50's with a correspondence course from NRI (National Radio Institute), and started doing radio and TV repair. I still have the vacuum tube tester he built from that NRI course, and it still works!

I'm convinced that both myself and my Brother inherited much of our skills through our Dad's DNA.

But however handy, the skill of hand sharpening knives/chisels/plane irons, still eludes me... I'm just plain pathetic in that endeavor.
 
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Well I did it…
Bought the 124

I was thinking if doing a few rehandle projects onsome 112 knives..
Built a number of Ukuleles and other wood projectsbso comfortaaboe with wood working…have all the tools..
will check out the Arizona Ironwood site
 
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plb said:
Good score! The pro discount has been very good to me over the years. However, I would caution against posting prices. Here's a quote from Buck's policy:

"Membership in the Industry Pro Purchase Program is a privilege and is intended for personal use only. You may not place orders for family members, friends, or coworkers. Your special Pro discount and pricing is confidential and should not be shared. Buck Knives does not tolerate abuse of this program and any will result in permanent suspension. "
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OOPS…did not know or forgot….SORRY!
Hi can please edit your response or remove your reply if possible….still shows that info in header. How do we get that info out? I deleted that info in my original post ..wont happen again, I promise..!
 
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zippo123 said:
Well I did it…
Bought the 124

I was thinking if doing a few rehandle projects onsome 112 knives..
Built a number of Ukuleles and other wood projectsbso comfortaaboe with wood working…have all the tools..
will check out the Arizona Ironwood site
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Good for you!

If you're going to do a re-handle on it and have any questions, feel free to PM me.

When looking for a set of slabs, their thickness is a critical dimension. The factory handle that was on my 124 measured 3/8" (.375"), to have enough material to shape and sand to the final finish, finding a slab thick enough was a challenge. The set I bought was .440" thick, which was just enough to work with.

An alternative (if you have a bandsaw) would be to buy a turning block and cut slabs from it. I didn't have that option so I was stuck with finding a set with the right thickness.
 
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caquino said:
Good for you!

If you're going to do a re-handle on it and have any questions, feel free to PM me.

When looking for a set of slabs, their thickness is a critical dimension. The factory handle that was on my 124 measured 3/8" (.375"), to have enough material to shape and sand to the final finish, finding a slab thick enough was a challenge. The set I bought was .440", an alternative if you have a handsaw would be to by a turning block and cut slabs from it. I didn't have that option so I was stuck with finding a set with the right thickness.
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Thanks, I will contact you..!
Want to do a basic 110 and 112 maybe in a birdseye maple, no pins…see if I enjoy the process and happy with results.
Checked out the arizona wood site…too much to choose…..overwhelming..
Need to find the right thickness for the 112 and 110.

I bought this tool a few years back and just love it. Use it a lot for many projects..
see
wenproducts.com

WEN 3921 16-inch Two-Direction Variable Speed Scroll Saw

Unique design accepts blades in two directions (standard and 90 degrees) to allow for infinite ripping capacity Variable speed goes from 400 to 1600 strokes per minute Spacious 16-by-10-inch table bevels up to 45 degrees to the left for angled cuts Cuts wood up to 2 inches thick with a 16-inch...
wenproducts.com wenproducts.com

some Ukuleles I hand built
https://flic.kr/p/2mPiKf9
 
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zippo123 said:
Thanks, I will contact you..!
Want to do a basic 110 and 112 maybe in a birdseye maple, no pins…see if I enjoy the process and happy with results.
Checked out the arizona wood site…too much to choose…..overwhelming..
Need to find the right thickness for the 112 and 110.

I bought this tool a few years back and just love it. Use it a lot for many projects..
see
wenproducts.com

WEN 3921 16-inch Two-Direction Variable Speed Scroll Saw

Unique design accepts blades in two directions (standard and 90 degrees) to allow for infinite ripping capacity Variable speed goes from 400 to 1600 strokes per minute Spacious 16-by-10-inch table bevels up to 45 degrees to the left for angled cuts Cuts wood up to 2 inches thick with a 16-inch...
wenproducts.com wenproducts.com

some Ukuleles I hand built
https://flic.kr/p/2mPiKf9
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Very nice work there!! I bet you enjoyed making them too. You'll do fine on the knives!

Where did you find hardware for the Resonator Ukulele?

I very much like the WEN power tools, good value and quality for the price. I have their 8" variable speed grinder, their version (BG4270T) of the Tormek wet wheel, and the 6307 1/2" x 18" belt, variable speed detail belt sander, which I used on the initial shaping of the 124 handle. Found a great assortment pack of aluminum oxide belts on Amazon that contained belts from 40 through 1000 grit.

This is my 110 (and my first Buck) that I bought in the mid 70's. A few years ago, I decided to give the old soldier a needed overhaul and was my only previous work on a Buck before doing the 124.

I bought the blade from Snake River Damascus in Idaho and the wood is African Paduak. It didn't occur to me go pinless... if the wood had a fancier figure or grain, I would definitely go that route now, like I did with the Buck Custom shop 110 I ordered.

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