Thread: G10 Help

Originally Posted by Maxi

Oh man....I got to the bottom of this thread, and I laughed out loud and my heart sank simultaneously. I feel for you. I hate ordering things incorrectly....by accident of course...I don't think anyone orders incorrectly on purpose.

Bummer.

I've emailed them and I'll see if they will do a swap for the existing pieces that I did not touch for 1/8 stock.... USA Knifemakers Supply. Told them the differance can go to a restocking fee if they like.

Should I get 1/8 or 1/4 stock????

1/8" and Tracy from knifemakers supply is usually very good about exchanging untouched stuff. Their customer service ranks very high on my list.

I use G10 from .60 up to .90 and have no problem cutting the rough shape with a small cheap coping saw. I sand them to final shape with a sanding mandrel on a regular hand drill, then hand sand to polish. I don't have to replace blades very often either, will usually get 2-3 sets before I swap it. For easy comparison, that's up to just about 2mm, unlike 3/8 which is about 7mm (and therefore completely incomparable). I think you will find, when you get more manageable thicknesses in hand, that they are much more cooperative.
Best of luck.

I too use a hand-coping saw for all G-10 rough cuts without issue. Just takes some elbow grease. Sure, 3/8 would be tougher.... but.,.. I think doable as str8fencer suggests.

Too bad about the mis-order -- I just ordered $35 worth of G-10, thinking WOW why is it so cheap... ordered all .012 thinking it was .12 On the bright side.. I just picked up all sorts of colorful liners. Haha. Decided not to send back.

Just heard from Julie and she said we can work it out.. yay!!! Now that is customer service!!!

Originally Posted by Undream

On the bright side.. I just picked up all sorts of colorful liners. Haha. Decided not to send back.

make some guitar picks!

I do it the easy way..picked up a diamond blade tile saw on the cheap..works like a darn

Originally Posted by Undream

I too use a hand-coping saw for all G-10 rough cuts without issue. Just takes some elbow grease. Sure, 3/8 would be tougher.... but.,.. I think doable as str8fencer suggests.

Too bad about the mis-order -- I just ordered $35 worth of G-10, thinking WOW why is it so cheap... ordered all .012 thinking it was .12 On the bright side.. I just picked up all sorts of colorful liners. Haha. Decided not to send back.

Yeah Phil keeps send that stuff as a sample, I guess I might have to try using it sooner or later I was thinking liners, wedge liners or maybe layered wedges...

Hi Guys,
i worried a bit when reading this thread as i had just bought a bunch of G10 slabs in 1/8 and 1/4 for razor scales and knife handles. All for naught. i just used a coping saw to cut out four handle slabs from the 1/4 for a couple of knives and it was really no problem. So... if anyone else is worried, just give it a go. i reckon the slower speed of a handsaw may cause less issues than the high speed of a bandsaw. Anway, it took me nearly twice as long as cutting hardwood, which is to say still not long at all.
Regards,