Dymondwood scales

Leftieshot · March 12, 2008, 09:42:00 PM

I am currently working on a knife (#2) for my grandfather that will have dymondwood scales. Is there anything I need to be aware of when working with dymondwood? Anything special done to it before epoxying to the blade?

maineac · March 14, 2008, 01:58:00 PM

I attached dymondwood the same as any other wood. I didn't like the smell as I worked it. You might want to wear a dust mask.

Leftieshot · March 14, 2008, 06:09:00 PM

Yep, the smell is pretty rough. I've attached it and bo problems yet. Still need shaping.

imskippy · March 15, 2008, 12:11:00 AM

how bout some pics?

Leftieshot · March 15, 2008, 09:08:00 AM

MAybe some pics this evening. I need to shape and sand it first. But, the effect is supposed to be red, white, blue!

brettlandon · March 15, 2008, 10:19:00 AM

Can't wait to see the pictures!

-Brett

Leftieshot · March 15, 2008, 10:56:00 PM

OK, its done other than sharpening and making a sheath. Its for my patriotic grandfather who is a WWII veteran and P.O.W. I know he will be pleased, he doesn't know its coming. can't wait to see the look on his face. Its a 4" handle and a 5" blade.

Bodork · March 16, 2008, 12:27:00 AM

He'll be VERY pleased! Nice job!

Lin Rhea · March 16, 2008, 06:32:00 AM

That's a nice knife Steve. I bet he'll like it.
Lin