How To Shape Handle Scales On A Knife | Knife Making | Daily Vlog

Today we are doing episode 16 of the daily Vlog, I know a lot of people are at home because of all this Covid 19 stuff so I figured I would release a daily Vlog. Tell me what y'all think about it.
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1x30 Belt Sander link:
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Spindle Sander (A little Pricier than they use to be):
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[@michiwood6856]

I've wanted to build my own knife for years, watching this an you're teachings is giving me the courage to attempt it. Greatly appreciate you sharing you're knowledge

[@theriversexperience9383]

That's awesome! Good luck!

[@pannyhall4684]

I've watched a lot of knife videos and I really like your style of teaching. Keep up the content. Your talent is amazing!

[@jhoward1973]

knice job! your tutorials always help me. Good practical instruction. Thank you!!!

[@GlockmanGG]

Thanks for the info and video, keep up the great work

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thanks for watching!

[@randywheeler3236]

Great job on the handle scales, the color looks great. looking forward to the next vlog. Stay safe everybody.

[@MrSoloun]

Nice blade looking forward to tomorrows vid.

[@reiprieto7142]

Keep the quality videos coming. Very informative, thank you.

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

Nice knife. Thanks for the tips...

[@gmorenocampana]

Great video my friend, i need learn , all that you teach, tks , greetings from Ecuador

[@tonyjuliano4673]

Another great in depth video. Thank you.

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thank you for watching it.

[@FumioFunakoshi]

Fantastic knife ...it is the exact shape and size I've been looking for, there are many out there like that but they are way too small,,,so the search continues. Great information , I look forward to learning more from your experience, Thanks.

[@chadbusenitz1892]

Love it!!

[@ronniemurrell9037]

Great looking knife.

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thanks!

[@daviddavenport6896]

Keep it up. I'm learning a bunch!!

[@markfulmer67]

That knife looks great! Very good work!

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thank you!

[@roger9636]

Looks great those handles did turn out great the knife looks like a Skeeter for sure. Hahaha. Nice video

[@theriversexperience9383]

Haha, thanks.

[@masterv1548]

Bravo!!! From Russia

[@waynestinyworld]

Great looking blade man!

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thanks 👍

[@davesizemore21]

I love your contours. Kudos on making these scales yourself! I was going for this same type of contouring on my most recent knife as well...I like how it turned out, but I gotta admit that you nailed what I was trying to go for! This knife is looking killer 👌🏻💯🔪

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thanks, it was fun shaping them on the 1x30's, it took me back to my knife making roots.

[@theriversexperience9383]

I can't wait to show them the knife you're talking about in a Shop Talk Tuesday episode.

[@davesizemore21]

This vid made me want to replace my 1x30 (it’s a crappy/cheap/used one I got for like $20) and try a set up like yours...1 with the big platen and the other with the slack belt. Been wanting to pull the trigger on a 2x72 forever now too. I have my eye on like 4 different sized belt grinders, LOL! I’ll have a whole table of just those pretty soon.

[@theriversexperience9383]

Haha, it will happen before you know it. It is really nice having the options.

[@vincentcocuzza8679]

Very nice video and thank you for showing and saying everything about the 1x30. I was curious on your grinder that you lay on its back, do you have a portion of the stock platton on there or completely slack and no platton?

[@theriversexperience9383]

I have about 3/4" of the stock platen on there, just for tension.

[@cliffordlander2239]

👍🤙

[@stevehill8153]

Did you make a platen for the first HF belt sander and what is it made from?

[@theriversexperience9383]

Yes, I made it to be a full length from top to bottom. It is just made from a 1" piece of mild steel that was bent to fit.

[@carloskl78]

Nice work, I wonder what kind of a band saw are you using and is it worth the buck you've spent on it? Thanks...

[@theriversexperience9383]

This is a Bauer Portable Band Saw from harbor freight. The table I'm using is from Swag Off-road. They are both well worth it.

[@caseyoutdoors3897]

Is that the same green compound you get in the square sticks at Harbor freight

[@nateand3]

I'm tuning in for the answer lol I don't even know if it works like that. I'm so computer and social media stupid....i can work and fight with the best of em tho

[@theriversexperience9383]

You can get these in the tube's from harbor freight. Here is a Link that will take you straight to it: www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-lb-green-polish-compound-96778.html

[@nateand3]

I appreciate that man

[@edthompson3353]

Great work. Came across a negative review about the vulcanised paper . People said if it gets wet it can separate. Talked to a person at Jantz knife supply and they said the edges need to be sealed well with a waterproof epoxy or c a glue. Any opinion ? Thanks

[@nateand3]

Oh wow....that would be a bummer. I know I like the look River came up with tho. Badass knife

[@nateand3]

If it separated on me I'd just wrap it with paracord and roll lol

[@theriversexperience9383]

This is a high carbon steel knife so you wouldn't be leaving it in water long enough for that to happen. As long as you maintain the type of up keep that a high carbon steel knife needs then you should be fine. You made a good point though and thanks for the info.

[@renatosantos50]

Linda facas

[@haroldvanbrunt4098]

Which green 1x30 sander is that? Is there a 2x72 sander that won't break the bank?

[@theriversexperience9383]

It's just a harbor freight 1x30. I don't know that much about the budget 2x72's out there. I wish mine was more budget friendly.

[@30sakhi]

do u sell this knife? if yes, then how can I buy this?

[@neilbaltes3469]

I need to replace scales on my kitchen knives. Was thinking of using an Oscillating belt sander- tinyurl.com/yxwx3gvm My thoughts are that this sander seems more versatile vs HF 1x30 or even the Palmgren 2x48. I am a complete newbie at making scales. Will this work? Any advice as far as materials etc.