stabilizing wood scales ?

PV · March 04, 2009, 08:26:00 AM

Assembled this caper the other day. My first full tang blade. Finished with 6 or 7 coats of CA.

The wood shrunk so the steel is proud on the joint.Not bad but enough to catch a fingernail. Any way to stop this from happening? Didn't check the MC but it's been drying for 2 years that I know of.

mastin03 · March 04, 2009, 08:32:00 AM

I like that one! what's the wood?

Sorry, im no help on the stabilizing part, just figured id comment on the knife

PV · March 04, 2009, 08:50:00 AM

Zebrawood Mastin. Pretty stuff.I use it alot in my bows.

d. ward · March 04, 2009, 08:56:00 AM

Paul thats a good looking knife...bd

jgbennett6 · March 04, 2009, 08:56:00 AM

Paul, I thought it was finalized as well, I used a piece of scrape wood you gave me and the knife came out fine. thats a nice looking blade you have there!! looking good.

mastin03 · March 04, 2009, 09:01:00 AM

thought thats what it was, and yes it is some pretty stuff. used some in my latest knife as well...thanks for the clarification

skullworks · March 04, 2009, 09:13:00 AM

I have used wood hardener before and it works alright. Doesn't penetrate super deep though. I tend to buy wood that is already stabilized. I think Karl posted a link to some guys that do stabilizing...might be able to find it ith a forum search. Great looking knife!

PV · March 04, 2009, 10:12:00 AM

Glad it worked for you Jake Now where's the pic's? Also get that bow over here and we'll get her fixed for you. Can't do much but I can get that done!

Thanks for the tips skullworks.Have some wood hardener here I used to foot shafts with. Penetrated the cedar pretty well. I'
ll give it a test on some hardwood.

Bd how they hanging?

jgbennett6 · March 04, 2009, 11:54:00 AM

Paul, I usually dont post pics here, because i sell them sometimes, but i can send you a few!! i will give you a call tonight, sorry i have been dragging my butt!!!... thanks for the help

MYSTIKBOW · March 04, 2009, 07:19:00 PM

Excellent little knife PV.
You guys ought to get in on the knife swap!!
Some damn fine blades swap hands and it's a riot!
If you don't know about it look for the thread that has been started.

PV · March 04, 2009, 07:28:00 PM

Thanks John but there's a few blemishes on this knife. As my friend Tippet says"It's not something you want other people to wear."

PV · March 04, 2009, 07:30:00 PM

Checked out your knives John. Beauty's

MYSTIKBOW · March 04, 2009, 07:32:00 PM

You wouldn't ever hear me complain. But I understand. I make primitive stone knives and if it's not just right I don't even show it to anybody.

LONGBOWKID · March 04, 2009, 10:03:00 PM

Nice blade!