Thread: The Butchered Blade

It may actually go quicker than I thought. The epoxy I had applied seems to be adequate without a second application.
I am trying thin CA on the delamination as I think it will run into the voids better than epoxy. We shall see.

Originally Posted by outback

Hey tom, have you encounterd any problems with electrolysis using the pop rivet bushing (do like the idea)

OH! Never any issues with aluminum to other metals, materials. I think a certain neglectful situation with wrong environment causes that. SO. How is the Artist coming?

Good idea on the CA, it does have good creep. It draws into acrylic panels I've built with tight fit easily.
Adding that one to the idea bucket for sure.
Thanks.

I have Dremel-drumed and hand sanded a bit. Keep in mind I had slathered the insides with epoxy, yet sanded most off, except what was in the voids and such. The thin Loctite runs in fast and thin in the delamination. Filled the pin-holes as well, any suspected cracks, seen or unseen from the top. Will hand sand this all down soon. These scales have a nice 'set' for a thick tang as test-fitted. Perhaps I can keep up?

Looking nice sir.
I've used CA on some delamination on the insides thanks to your tip and it pulled the flap back down nicely.
Working on a new brass wedge, slowly as it conducts the heat like mad off the belt sander.
Retouched the scale repairs with 100 grit and then buffed, much happier with the result, although I can still see the transition.
you are keeping up, and may be passing me brother..

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Looking nice sir.
I've used CA on some delamination on the insides thanks to your tip and it pulled the flap back down nicely.
Working on a new brass wedge, slowly as it conducts the heat like mad off the belt sander.
Retouched the scale repairs with 100 grit and then buffed, much happier with the result, although I can still see the transition.
you are keeping up, and may be passing me brother..

Rest assured I shall have more grief than I deserve. See ya Monday, eh?

Just fine tuning the brass wedge. All hand file work now.

Slow going. But relaxing.

A vicious rumor has Mike away from the workshop next week, so I figure I had better get a move on.
Scales are coming along good. Some Sharpie Magnum shows me little areas where I may sand more.
Meanwhile, I am making a wedge as well............In my own lazy way!




Hey, Outback! How's your's coming??

Originally Posted by sharptonn

OH! Never any issues with aluminum to other metals, materials. I think a certain neglectful situation with wrong environment causes that. SO. How is the Artist coming?

Its going good. The first side sanded easily w/400 grt.
Other side is gonna have a few pits. Had to start w/80grt.
If i go any further it'll ruin the blade.
Getting a little thin at the heal at the edge, but plan on taking that out for a little smile to go with the over honed toe.[emoji6]

Originally Posted by sharptonn

A vicious rumor has Mike away from the workshop next week, so I figure I had better get a move on.
Scales are coming along good. Some Sharpie Magnum shows me little areas where I may sand more.
Meanwhile, I am making a wedge as well............In my own lazy way!




Hey, Outback! How's your's coming??

Holy Wedgie Batman!!
Enough lead there to start a pencil factory Tom.
Wow, and impressive assortment of goodies..
I had to go new as I have nothing in the right shape of lead.
Should still turn out nice. Brass wedge, pins and washers.

That artist is looking sweeet Outback!