jackknifeh
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Hello. First post here except for introduction. My first (of many probably) request is for advice on a book to get me started making knife handles for fixed blades and folders. I have made 5 or 10 handles for kitchen knives after buying the blade blanks and handle material. So far I've used bone, G-10 and dymondwood. I know I should have gotten a book or some guidance first but being somewhat limited on funds I wanted to buy something I could play with so I got material instead. Now I have a fairly good idea of what I'm doing up till now and should get knowledge from folks who know much more than I do. I have a feeling I don't really need help with knife issues as much as basic woodworking. Or whatever material I'm working with. Especially safety info. I'm told it's not a good idea to inhale the G-10 dust. Stuff like that is important. My first thought in this area was "I want to make knives" as a hobby. Inet searching led me to Murray Carter's site. When I saw the equipment required to make the blades I immediately eliminated that part and can only focus on handle making. I may make a knife from scratch sometime out of steel you can cut and shape with a Dremel. I have used the Dremel to shape the spine of ZDP-189 steel. I was very happy with the Dremel's performance and encouraged about it's potential. The Dremel is the only tool I have that is really useful for this hobby. I have three rotary tools and most of the attachments and lots of accessories.
Anyway, I'd appreciate suggestions on GOOD books. I have played A LOT of pool in my life and read many books. The way some are written they provide a ton of info and are interesting to read (not boring) as well. Some provide information that is not accurate and actually harm the learning and improvement process. I would like to skip those type books regarding knife handles or wood working. I also want to make decorative handles involving engraving/carving. Something like a scene of a dear being stalked by a native american around 300 years ago. You know, "an indian". :1: This type of work may be a month or two down the road though. :1: Advice on small tools is apprecated as well. The Dremel work station is a drill press but not extremely accurate. I think this is the most needed next tool I need. Bench sander is needed too. Other than that I don't know what else people use or why.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Jack
Anyway, I'd appreciate suggestions on GOOD books. I have played A LOT of pool in my life and read many books. The way some are written they provide a ton of info and are interesting to read (not boring) as well. Some provide information that is not accurate and actually harm the learning and improvement process. I would like to skip those type books regarding knife handles or wood working. I also want to make decorative handles involving engraving/carving. Something like a scene of a dear being stalked by a native american around 300 years ago. You know, "an indian". :1: This type of work may be a month or two down the road though. :1: Advice on small tools is apprecated as well. The Dremel work station is a drill press but not extremely accurate. I think this is the most needed next tool I need. Bench sander is needed too. Other than that I don't know what else people use or why.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Jack
