Stainless Tubing...

[mckrob]

I am thinking of removing my the handles on my milganzaa AD so I can properly strip/finish the area around the talon holes. I am going to attempt the method that Wicked describes in his tutorial:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4025582&postcount=36

Anyone else tried this? are they as strong as the original?

Also wondering about the specs on the 1/4" stainless tubing, is it all the same (wall thickness, malleability when flaring, etc...) ?



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[randucci]

I have done several and this is how I do it:


http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451831&highlight=rivets

As far as the SS tubing goes, I get mine at the local hobby shop where the have the supplies to build flying model airplanes. It seems plenty malleable without splitting and is strong. I have also used titanium, but I have not tried brass or copper.

 

[Ban]

I do it all the time. The 416 Stainless tubing is plenty malleable. For holding handle slabs together it is plenty strong. Wicked's instructions are great. You are good to go.

 

[Wicked]

Haven't been around for quiet a while.
Nice to see my instructions are still usefull
Just use a pice off wood like I did and practice 2 or 3 times before you start you project.
Go for it, it is really not very difficult.
I redid my NOE wenn I finally got some new scales.