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Ricky369
24-05-2009, 13:36
I got 2 blanks from the same supplier as the group buy, cam the next day. So i spent yesterday putting a handle on it, this was my first attempt putting a handle on anything, and my second carving project. I didnt have a cordless drill at the house so i spent a lot of time digging out the hole (would have been handy, but i wanted to see if i could do without it)

I carved it green, made the hole, sand it, glued it on. And now i am waiting for it to dry out then i will oil it, right?

Wood is horse chestnut

Any suggestions welcome

Ricky :-)

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu95/ricky369369/firesteel005.jpg

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu95/ricky369369/firesteel022.jpg

Also what is the best materials for strickers? I know i can use my knife but do i have to file it?
Indoorsout
24-05-2009, 13:41
You mean this?

http://gs156.photobucket.com/groups/t18/I0SW4O9CVC/firesteel021.jpg

You need to use the link with square brackets mate :) nice firesteel though!
Ricky369
24-05-2009, 13:45
lol Thanks
dwardo
24-05-2009, 14:13
Usually best to leave the wood to dry first, in a rough dimensions kinda size/shape.

With it being pretty small there shouldnt be any checking or warping. If there is you will know for next time :)

Nice job though !
Ricky369
24-05-2009, 14:16
I read that after i made it on this forum but ah well.

How lond do you leave the wood to dry?

What glue to use? i used super glue and it worked out
dwardo
24-05-2009, 15:36
With a bit of wood just a little bigger than the finished size it would dry in no time, maybe a week or so in a warm room. For glue i use the two part epoxy but im sure superglue would do the trick ;)

Once its dried a bit just get a bit of boiled oil on it and yer done :)
Ricky369
24-05-2009, 21:42
If i was to use drill the wood when it has dried out will it crack? I want to put a lanyard on it. Im guessing using a nail would definatly crack it
Barn Owl
24-05-2009, 22:38
If i was to use drill the wood when it has dried out will it crack? I want to put a lanyard on it. Im guessing using a nail would definatly crack it


Drill will be fine Ricky,(do it on slow speed)