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Title: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:22:00 AM

Here is a short buildalong on my first knife. I obtained the blade from Woodcraft.


step 1: glue up the scales (Devcon 5 min) epoxy.  I used hickory, yellowheart then cocobolo

  (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics098.jpg)

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:23:00 AM

trace scales


 (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics099.jpg)

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:25:00 AM

Cut the scales on the bandsaw.  I use a clamp to maintain a safe distance from the blade:

 (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics100.jpg)

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:26:00 AM

Start to shape the handle after dry assembly

 (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics103.jpg)

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:27:00 AM

Glue the handle on the tang, (devcon 5 min epoxy again)

 (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics104.jpg)

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:27:00 AM

Starting on the sheath.  7-8 oz. leather with 1-2 oz suede on the inside:

  (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics105.jpg)

 (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics107.jpg)

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:29:00 AM

Sew it up and cut it to final shape

 (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics108.jpg)

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:30:00 AM

Meanwhile, start coating the handle with finish....I used Cambells Magnalac, 2 coats, sand coat, sand, coat sand, wax, polish

 (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics106.jpg)

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:31:00 AM

I am out of snaps...so I imprised a antler button and elastic cord to hold it in...the sheath probably hold it tight enough by itsself

 (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics109.jpg)

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:36:00 AM

Stain and finish the leather

 (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics112.jpg)

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:37:00 AM

Finished knife

 (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics113.jpg)

 (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics114.jpg)

 (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics115.jpg)

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: theunluckyhunter on November 14, 2008, 09:12:00 AM

good job. and great looking knife!

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: d. ward on November 14, 2008, 09:16:00 AM

Wow that was great..Thanks for the post.bd

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: skullworks on November 14, 2008, 09:29:00 AM

Great job!

Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: prarieboy on November 14, 2008, 09:43:00 AM

Lookin Good ! I really like your handle scales.
 C-Ya Bob
  :clapper: