Putting handles on a cerakoted blade????

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Brad2392

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Hey guys, I'm looking at getting a few blades cerakoted through a local custom gun shop, but have no idea on how to pin the scales on them? I'd love to hear from someone that's done it and the process they went through to do it.
 
You will get some better responses in the Maintenance Tinkering and Embellishment subforum, and more information will help narrow things down. If your blades are blanks without scales made at all, then you will want to search for threads on making scales. If the blades already have holes drilled, then that makes things easier. For the scales to be removable, either use Chicago screws or cut out a recessed hexnut socket in one scale the way it is on Beckers. Scales that are permanent get epoxy and Corby bolts, and so on. There is a huge amount of information on the forum about every facet of getting scales on a knife, just start digging.
 
Thanks for the help and thanks for making me realize I need to clarify. Im trying to figure out how to put scales on after the cerakote without messing the coating up.
 
If cerakote is applied properly it shouldn’t get damaged just putting scales on it. It’s pretty durable.
 
I think what you are asking is how to grind/shape/sand the scales without grinding to the steel, right?

You have to do all the shaping off the knife. Don't grind to the steel.

After all shaping and finishing is done, then attach to the tang.

For example, this was done 100% off the knife, then epoxied after they were finished.

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Same exact process if you choose to use fasteners. Get them all shaped off the knife then install. These blades were not created, but that does not change the process.
 
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Here's what I do...

- Use the tang of the knife as the drill template, match drill the fastener (or pin) holes.
- Transfer the profile outline to the back sides of the slabs. Grind to the outline. It takes about 5 times to grind, check against the tang, remove from the knife, grind a little more, check again, take off, grind, check, until the fit is perfectly flush all around the profile.
-Grind the contour shapes.
-Sand,
-Sand some more
-Finish sand.
-If the scales are removable, then I apply oil.
-Install.

-If the scales will be epoxied, I only finish sand all around the profile, then epoxy in place.
-Cut and grind the pins flush.
-Finish sand the contours and polish the pins.
-Apply oil.

Hope this helps. The above is the very distilled down version of the process, but if you are at all inclined as a craftsman, you can figure out the details.
 
Thanks everyone for the responses, that's exactly what I was trying to figure out. And I figure that'd be the answer but was sure if there was a special trick for it or not.
 
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