Gin 496 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Same method as before. Just got the pins to prepare next. I think this will look fine. Also the same type glue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight 657 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Dave do you glue up with out pins in ?? I envy your patience if you do !! What happens if the scales slip will you not loose alignment ?? Your at one of my favorate stages now . The parts start to become a knife ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 496 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Yes Matt, i always glue the sides on without the pins in. I glue one side, let it set, then drill through the pin holes,- then glue on the next side and let that set, and then drill through. When i'm clamping on the other side, i keep an eye on the clamps for a few minutes to watch for any slipping, and just re-clamp if that happens. Its usually ok though when the clamps are in place, but this glue takes 24 hours to set fully, and is still "liquid" for about an hour so i keep an eye on it as i say. I find it easier this method. Yes this is the best bit now,- its starting to look like a knife. I'm working on the pins later today,- roughening them up, with random grooves to prevent spinning etc and a groove around the center to prevent pulling out,- but if they are roughened up enough, a good epoxy will hold them fine. Best Wishes Matt Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 496 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Devcon 2 ton epoxy is also a good glue, that knifemakers use, and Frenchy uses Z epoxy. I just happen to use this type as i use it at work, and its super strong, but slow setting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 496 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Pins now fitted. Because its still "liquid" for some time, you must keep turning the knife till the glue goes tacky or the glue will all run one way. Pins roughened up and grooved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 496 Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I need to try and get some better photos, but its now finished. It looks so much better than on these photos. I went to my mates "Frenchy" to borrow his sanding set-up, but he reconned my method would take for ever, so he took over and rounded it off. He makes it look so simple and quick. A very nice knife,- Matts Fieldcrafter blade, green fibre liner, and jade micarta. Brass pins Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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midnight 657 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I like it Dave looks iridescent !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 496 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Its actually much darker and more jade colour than the photos. It wasn't easy to get a "proper" photo, but yes i do like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,621 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 very nice job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 496 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Its a crackin blade, and i prefer micarta, as its so easy to clean with a mild bleach etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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