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Offline Leftieshot

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Dymondwood scales
« 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?
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Re: Dymondwood scales
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Dymondwood scales
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Dymondwood scales
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2008, 12:11:00 AM »
how bout some pics?
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Re: Dymondwood scales
« Reply #4 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!
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Re: Dymondwood scales
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2008, 10:19:00 AM »
Can't wait to see the pictures!

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Re: Dymondwood scales
« Reply #6 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.
 
 
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Re: Dymondwood scales
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2008, 12:27:00 AM »
He'll be VERY pleased! Nice job!
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Re: Dymondwood scales
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2008, 06:32:00 AM »
That's a nice knife Steve. I bet he'll like it.
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