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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: drewsbow on April 21, 2011, 03:36:00 PM

Title: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: drewsbow on April 21, 2011, 03:36:00 PM

I was asked by a fellow member to do a quick build .
 I know Mike is going to build with a Helle blade and this isn't but the steps I use are the same.
 First is the materials we need , 2 part epoxy ,blade , saw , sandpaper , file and blue painters tape   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/drewsbow/knives/knifebuild009.jpg)
The firts step is to mark the handle length.   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/drewsbow/knives/knifebuild010.jpg)
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/drewsbow/knives/knifebuild011.jpg)
I then cut to length , remove finger gaurd and mark the hole for drilling.   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/drewsbow/knives/knifebuild012.jpg)    (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/drewsbow/knives/knifebuild013.jpg)
 I drill top and bottom of the slot and remove all material in the middle to depth needed for the tang.    (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/drewsbow/knives/knifebuild014.jpg)    (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/drewsbow/knives/knifebuild016-1.jpg)
I mark the sides and file or grind off the sides to fit the finger gaurd.   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/drewsbow/knives/knifebuild015.jpg)

Title: Re: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: drewsbow on April 21, 2011, 03:46:00 PM

after that I mix the epoxy and and fill the hole leave room for the tang, the blue tape keeps you from cutting your fingers and keeps the epoxy off the blade.  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/drewsbow/knives/knifebuild017.jpg)
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/drewsbow/knives/knifebuild023.jpg)
I set the blade up with a clamp and let dry. Yopu can now spray on finish or leave as is . Mike if you have any questions just ask. Drew  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/drewsbow/knives/knifebuild024.jpg)

Title: Re: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: ronp on April 21, 2011, 04:00:00 PM

Awesome work!

Title: Re: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: hardwaymike on April 22, 2011, 08:46:00 AM

With the Helle, do I need the finger guard? The one that I have does not have one.

Title: Re: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: drewsbow on April 22, 2011, 09:37:00 AM

Mike , No you don't need it but yes I like to use them . It gives a better finished look .

Title: Re: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: hardwaymike on April 22, 2011, 11:43:00 AM

I like the look also but have a shortage of brass laying around,lol. I think I am going to use the part of the antler that attaches to the head as the "guard". Thank you again for doing this for me Drew.

Title: Re: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: drewsbow on April 22, 2011, 12:38:00 PM

No problem mike , please add your pics here I would like to see your work. Thanks Drew

Title: Re: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: Toecutter on April 22, 2011, 12:43:00 PM

Thanks for taking us along on the build Drew.  As usual, nice work!!   :)

Title: Re: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: Toecutter on April 22, 2011, 10:32:00 PM

Been waiting to say this to someone for a long time... "what the helle was that all about"    hahahahah   I crack myself up...

Title: Re: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: skullworks on April 22, 2011, 11:13:00 PM

Looks good!

Title: Re: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: hardwaymike on April 23, 2011, 09:48:00 AM

:biglaugh:  Toecutter, that is quite funny,lol.

Drew did you see the longhunter that john posted? Could I use a copper cap like he did for the finger guard? Thanks, Mike.

Title: Re: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: drewsbow on April 23, 2011, 01:50:00 PM

Mike that is the beauty of making your own stuff you can do what ever you like.
 Nate brother you are a hoot.

Title: Re: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: Izzy on April 23, 2011, 07:24:00 PM

Cool buddy.

Title: Re: hardwaymike handle along
Post by: Toecutter on April 24, 2011, 12:39:00 PM

Thanks for having the same sense of humor as me Mike.  They say great minds think alike  :readit:  

Anyway, dont forget to post pics of your build.

Nathan