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prisonbreak

prisonbreak

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cut slap to an over size of existing old handle and epoxy glue together and pin it, leave overnight...........sand the profile to handle shape then continue sanding the edges to a profile your happy with..........wet and dry sanding from 800 to 1000 grit, leave to dry for a day or two then clear lacquer.
 

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That's a cool may of making handle material and they look good too. How long does it take to sand them out?
 
3 to 4 hrs max, hard part is getting the profile the same on each side when you look down on them.........i've got limited equipment but be easier if i had the right tools :)
 
Try the Iwasaki Files from Japan. I do my own laminates as well and these files actually cut the material very quickly and the Fine and EX Fine leave a pretty smooth finish that's easy to sand out.

I use the pins to hold the handles together and shape and finish out the front completely. No reason why you can't shape the handles down while they are pinned; it may be easier to keep them more even this way?
 
got a horizontal belt sander, files, drill press and sanding paper...........been working out fine so far :)
 
Yeah, I have 4 belt sanders, lathe, drill press, sandpaper, bandsaw, etc. But the Iwasaki files work very well and remove the material quickly and leave a smooth finish. The belt sander can tend to burn the handle material at the higher grits. I find it's easier for me to get the handles symmetrical with the files rather than the belt sander since it's hard to see the material/belt interface and how much it is removing. I rough out with the belt sander, then switch to the files, then to sandpaper backed with hard cork or hard rubber. I've tried Nicholson B astard cut files and the Iwasaki work much better. The Nicholson rasps work quickly, but leave a coarser finish with deeper teeth marks.

What lacquer are you using? It looks really nice and clean!
 
just been using Delux spray can lacquer................been thinking of trying the superglue method soon.......check out my other handles i've made in my other posts :)
 
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