Knife re-handling project.

Roadie · **Reply #120 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:19:41 PM

Quote from: Benner on May 30, 2008, 07:19:06 PM

Hang on, if that's what Mike would do, it's probably best to try something else.

Good point actually....

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #121 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:20:22 PM

Ben, sod off

Ryan, your bang on the money mate

Roadie · **Reply #122 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:21:46 PM

Quote from: micky d on May 30, 2008, 07:20:22 PM

Ryan, your bang on the money mate

Cool

scibeer · **Reply #123 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:24:24 PM

YES! Definately finish the edge closest to the tang before glueing up!! Rough the glueing surfaces up well and wipe with acetone before doing the deed. I find 120 grit paper leaves a good etch on liner material.

Looking good! The black liners will be nice.

Roadie · **Reply #124 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:26:00 PM

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated

Will nail polish remover work instead of pure acetone?

Roadie · **Reply #125 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:26:59 PM

Also what would be a good way of preparing the tang so the epoxy will stick better

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #126 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:27:18 PM

Quote from: Roadie on May 30, 2008, 07:26:00 PM

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated Will nail polish remover work instead of pure acetone?

What are you doing with nail polish remover Ryan

, something you wana tell us

Roadie · **Reply #127 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:27:57 PM

Quote from: micky d on May 30, 2008, 07:27:18 PM

Quote from: Roadie on May 30, 2008, 07:26:00 PM
Thanks for the advice, much appreciated Will nail polish remover work instead of pure acetone?
What are you doing with nail polish remover Ryan , something you wana tell us

Who said anything about it being mine!

I do live with a female of the species (although sometimes i wonder

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Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #128 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:28:26 PM

Quote from: Roadie on May 30, 2008, 07:26:59 PM

Also what would be a good way of preparing the tang so the epoxy will stick better

Just give it a good wipe down with white spirit first, maybe scratch up the tang to key the surface

Roadie · **Reply #129 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:29:27 PM

Quote from: micky d on May 30, 2008, 07:28:26 PM

Quote from: Roadie on May 30, 2008, 07:26:59 PM
Also what would be a good way of preparing the tang so the epoxy will stick better
Just give it a good wipe down with white spirit first, maybe scratch up the tang to key the surface

Sounds like a plan

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #130 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:30:46 PM

Quote from: Roadie on May 30, 2008, 07:27:57 PM

Quote from: micky d on May 30, 2008, 07:27:18 PM
Quote from: Roadie on May 30, 2008, 07:26:00 PM
Thanks for the advice, much appreciated Will nail polish remover work instead of pure acetone?
What are you doing with nail polish remover Ryan , something you wana tell us

Who said anything about it being mine! I do live with a female of the species (although sometimes i wonder )

I hope for your sake she not looking over your shoulder when you wrote that

Roadie · **Reply #131 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:33:49 PM

Quote from: micky d on May 30, 2008, 07:30:46 PM

I hope for your sake she not looking over your shoulder when you wrote that

It's alright we constantly tease her about having a serious case of "man" ...think that came from Scrubs but i can't rightly remember!

She seems to take it all in her stride though

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #132 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:37:16 PM

Quote from: Roadie on May 30, 2008, 07:33:49 PM

Quote from: micky d on May 30, 2008, 07:30:46 PM
I hope for your sake she not looking over your shoulder when you wrote that

It's alright we constantly tease her about having a serious case of "man" ...think that came from Scrubs but i can't rightly remember! She seems to take it all in her stride though

Oh how little you know ole son

, even now she'll be plotting her revenge

Roadie · **Reply #133 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:38:41 PM

She's had 3 years to plot it so either i'm gonna be very sorry...or she's forgotten about it

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #134 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:41:59 PM

Quote from: Roadie on May 30, 2008, 07:38:41 PM

She's had 3 years to plot it so either i'm gonna be very sorry...or she's forgotten about it

I'll go with the former, ask any married or divorced man, and they'll tell you they never forget

Benner · **Reply #135 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:50:06 PM

The man's right.

Roadie · **Reply #136 on:** May 30, 2008, 08:28:36 PM

Quote from: WhichDawg on May 29, 2008, 10:21:43 PM

ohh and try to make as many mistakes as possible, so you can teach me what not to do!

Not a mistake per se but a tip:

Wipe of any excess epoxy that gets squeezed out when clamping things, makes life easier later as you don't have to sand it off

Roadie · **Reply #137 on:** May 30, 2008, 08:51:57 PM

Sneak preview of how it may look in the future..... sshhh!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #138 on:** May 30, 2008, 10:27:19 PM

Coming along nicely mate

Benner · **Reply #139 on:** May 30, 2008, 10:28:35 PM

Quote from: Roadie on May 30, 2008, 08:51:57 PM

Sneak preview of how it may look in the future..... sshhh!

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Wow!!

I love the red and black bits!

Seriously, looking good mate.

Roadie · **Reply #140 on:** May 30, 2008, 10:30:23 PM

Quote from: Benner on May 30, 2008, 10:28:35 PM

Wow!! I love the red and black bits!

Seriously, looking good mate.

I thought they made a nice addition too

Have just drilled the holes in one side....and two turned out pretty darn straight....the last one is slightly off, but what you gonna do about it! Just one more lesson to learn for the future

~~Pics in a bit~~

Roadie · **Reply #141 on:** May 31, 2008, 09:50:45 PM

Well got it all epoxied together last night/this morning

No idea if what i'm doing is right but it seems to be working so far

All it needs now is sanding down to the tang and shaping to make it comfy to hold! The holes around the pins aren't perfect but i've learnt a few things from that so if i do it again i'll hopefully have better holes

It bothers me and it doesn't, i would have liked a perfect knife but it's my first go at this so i'm not too disappointed

Bonus points for anyone who can name the tool that left this imprint in my hand