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Title: Dymondwood scales
Post by: Leftieshot on 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?

Title: Re: Dymondwood scales
Post by: maineac on 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.

Title: Re: Dymondwood scales
Post by: Leftieshot on March 14, 2008, 06:09:00 PM

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

Title: Re: Dymondwood scales
Post by: imskippy on March 15, 2008, 12:11:00 AM

how bout some pics?

Title: Re: Dymondwood scales
Post by: Leftieshot on 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!

Title: Re: Dymondwood scales
Post by: brettlandon on March 15, 2008, 10:19:00 AM

Can't wait to see the pictures!

-Brett

Title: Re: Dymondwood scales
Post by: Leftieshot on 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.
 (http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh95/Leftieshot/DSCN0868.jpg)
 (http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh95/Leftieshot/DSCN0870.jpg)

Title: Re: Dymondwood scales
Post by: Bodork on March 16, 2008, 12:27:00 AM

He'll be VERY pleased! Nice job!

Title: Re: Dymondwood scales
Post by: Lin Rhea on March 16, 2008, 06:32:00 AM

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