hardwaymike handle along

[drewsbow]

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  
The firts step is to mark the handle length.  
   
I then cut to length , remove finger gaurd and mark the hole for drilling.      
 I drill top and bottom of the slot and remove all material in the middle to depth needed for the tang.        
I mark the sides and file or grind off the sides to fit the finger gaurd.  

[drewsbow]

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.  
 
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  

[ronp]

Awesome work!

[hardwaymike]

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

[drewsbow]

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

[hardwaymike]

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.

[drewsbow]

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

[Toecutter]

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

[Toecutter]

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

[skullworks]

Looks good!

[hardwaymike]

 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.

[drewsbow]

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

[Izzy]

Cool buddy.

[Toecutter]

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

Anyway, dont forget to post pics of your build.

Nathan