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Title: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:22:00 AM
Here is a short buildalong on my first knife. I obtained the blade from Woodcraft.


step 1: glue up the scales (Devcon 5 min) epoxy.  I used hickory, yellowheart then cocobolo

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Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:23:00 AM
trace scales


(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics099.jpg)
Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:25:00 AM
Cut the scales on the bandsaw.  I use a clamp to maintain a safe distance from the blade:

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics100.jpg)
Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:26:00 AM
Start to shape the handle after dry assembly

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics103.jpg)
Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:27:00 AM
Glue the handle on the tang, (devcon 5 min epoxy again)

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics104.jpg)
Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:27:00 AM
Starting on the sheath.  7-8 oz. leather with 1-2 oz suede on the inside:

 (http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics105.jpg)

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics107.jpg)
Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:29:00 AM
Sew it up and cut it to final shape

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics108.jpg)
Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:30:00 AM
Meanwhile, start coating the handle with finish....I used Cambells Magnalac, 2 coats, sand coat, sand, coat sand, wax, polish

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics106.jpg)
Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:31:00 AM
I am out of snaps...so I imprised a antler button and elastic cord to hold it in...the sheath probably hold it tight enough by itsself

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics109.jpg)
Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:36:00 AM
Stain and finish the leather

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics112.jpg)
Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: bjansen on November 14, 2008, 08:37:00 AM
Finished knife

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics113.jpg)

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics114.jpg)

(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr287/bjjanse/Stubby%20skinnner/Bowerpics115.jpg)
Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: theunluckyhunter on November 14, 2008, 09:12:00 AM
good job. and great looking knife!
Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: d. ward on November 14, 2008, 09:16:00 AM
Wow that was great..Thanks for the post.bd
Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: skullworks on November 14, 2008, 09:29:00 AM
Great job!
Title: Re: Short kit buildalong
Post by: prarieboy on November 14, 2008, 09:43:00 AM
Lookin Good ! I really like your handle scales.
C-Ya Bob
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