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Cheap HF gauge. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here is my setup. It's a vertical chamber made of clear PVC. I got a cheap pump from eBay. 1/8 inch line from lowes and quick connects. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's not Osage. It's the dark orange tight grained wood padouk. I'll try and get a pic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm using cactus juice. The padouk turned the juice orange! So I guess a 3 hour vacuum isn't that out of question. Sounds like I'm on the right track. I haven't stopped them in water yet. But they stayed submerged in the juice in the jar I was using Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My gauge sucks, but it's maxed out. I just did a batch of lacewood, spalted pecan, and padouk. All stayed submerged except the padouk. I'm assuming that's too hard to fully stabilize? I figured I'd try it. Those were under vacuum for about 3 hours. All were thin scales, less than 3/8"...

I built a home stabilization set up yesterday, and I'm having some problems. The chamber holds vacuum, while the pump is on, but it will leak down with the pump off. So basically, I leave the pump running. I put the scales in the solution and run the pump, hoping for the air bubbles to stop...

I'm not sure what I'm even looking at? What's with the black bar?

I try to use the fence, but the blade rotates and cuts crazy. And once it maxes itself out crooked, there is no turning back! I'm going to try and cut them freehand, that way I can control the blade drift. Then just sand smooth.

I have the same problem. When I'm done trying to cut scales, they look like door stoppers.

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Man, let me know when you start this project, I'd love to swing by and lend a hand.

I'm not normally affected by fumes, I work for a Petroleum Laboratory, but holy crap, that CA glue is no joke. I'll be back in the shop on Sunday to mess around with the CA finishes more, I will update my progress.

just read through the entire thread, you are doing a batch of 50 "perfect" knives for a client, and you haven't made one knife in your life?!? This should be a fun ride, can't wait to watch the results. I wish you luck. Like I said before, you are welcome to swing by and check out my set-up...

Ok I was standing between coats. The brand I bought from Rocklers will knock you out from fumes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You are welcome to come see my humble set up one weekend. You bring the beer lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Have you already started making knives? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm in cypress, and would love to see your set up when you get it going. Let me know if need help with anything, I'm a noob myself but I'll offer help where I can.

wow

good info. Just slap it on, sand it smooth and rub it shiny!

I'm working on an Ebony handle, and normally I use a Tru-oil finish, but I was thinking of trying the CA method for this one. Is there a specific CA glue that everyone recommends? I have a Rockler close to my office, and I was going to swing by there during lunch to check out what they have in...