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For the balsa, I used a standard wood glue, in this case Tightbond II. For leather, I'd suggest using a contact cement such as Weldbond.

As for the 2x4, it depends more on the species of wood,...

Just to expand on what Tony said. That water oak board is quarter sawn, the growth rings are perpendicular to the face of the board. This results in a very stable piece of wood. The balsa (or...

Never saw the post, but don't worry...I rarely take offense being a grand master of foot in mouth myself.

Cheers,
Ed

Thanks Tony.
The handle was actually pretty simple (much easier than turning it separately on a lathe and then attaching it to the strop--I hate turning oak!). I freehand sketched the outline of...

I got a chance to spend some time in my wood shop this weekend and started a couple of projects. My first set of scales is coming along nicely (I think). I'll have to re-post pics as that thread...