Brand new, just bought some blanks and handle material to start playing with. I'm having a lot of fun with it and am really looking forward to accumulating tools and experience. I'll be in touch for knowledge and tips and if there are any Yukoners on the forum drop me a note. thanks for having me, Cheers
Welcome, Axe. Starting out with blade blanks is a good way to get into the craft. There's a lot of sometimes tedious work involved in finishing a knife. If you find enjoyment in that finishing work, you know you'll stick with making knives.
Welcome Axe45 ! I am still new and still using cheap epoxy but I hear acraglas and west systems are two of the industry standards for knifemakers. Also some folks use Devcon two ton.
Welcome! Just make sure you are using a 24 hour curing epoxy and none of the 5 minute cure crapola...
Yes it's the loctite stuff . No it's not clear but you will not see a glue line on your knife. It's a light Amber colour when you mix it in a cup. But spread it on and when it dries it's very close to clear.Ive used it with every colour and never had a problem were I see a glue line. You will need the glue gun that goes with it to use it . The gun is around 80.00 and for 50ml of glue it cost me 21.00.
I like the West System G/flex. Ask for it at marine places. Quite common around here in Alberta and we are land locked! Welcome! Dan
i use the Devcon 2 Ton Epoxy. Though it was difficult to source where i am for some reason. I think i bought it off ebay if memory serves. Please keep in mind, i've only used it on two knives but, so far so good... : )
