Making An EPOXY GROUT Knife Handle With Copper Pins

[@eponymousbosh]

What a refreshingly honest glue-up video

[@cmarkb]

John, Your ingenuity and imagination never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for sharing it with us. Mark

[@_rlb]

This is not a show piece, he says. Shows the nicest knife I've ever seen.

[@bumstudios8817]

The fake snow on the ground was a nice touch..

[@maxximumb]

The copper pins look fantastic. They finish the handle off nicely.

[@Shopbuilt]

Always a good idea to check your epoxy a couple of times before use.

[@paeanthesurreal]

At the second "test", I just about snorted my coffee into my sinuses.

[@MemphisApplegate]

Sure looked like a showpiece to me. Those copper pins look especially good. Well done.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

The handle has a great look to it and I loved the rigorous testing routine. It's good to plan all this out ahead of time. Do you want a box of gloves for Christmas?

[@JohnHeisz]

Caught me swimming in your end of the pool, Peter :D I've had the same box of gloves for the past 10 years, or so. Amazing how long they last when you don't actually use them.

[@nicholasspangler1128]

The perspective camera is interesting! I like it! Never get to see the build process from the builder's perspective and it is unique.

[@TuffMovies]

damn, that's new. Slick combination of storytellin and cinematography, cool pins and comedy bits

[@angelmora2221]

this video is a huge relief from every video that is edited perfectly to give off the idea that everything went perfectly without any trial and error. Thank You.

[@dalelamont1361]

I love the texture of the handle, right call not to oil it and the pins turned out fantastic John. I thought you were nuts with the casting resin but you made it work for you. A great lesson in making use of what you have on hand and turning out something very nice.

[@MrTegidTathal]

Man that was probably my favorite video of yours. The whole epoxy fiasco was hilarious and had me laughing out loud! "So another successful test."

[@SeanBZA]

Well, better the test and it not melting the polystyrene cup this time, at least John did remember to use a scrap disposable worktop to do the test, right next to the round filing cabinet as well, with plenty of sawdust to absorb the spills as well.

[@hoold01]

The CAN-DO guy strikes again! Much respect John.

[@barstad-9591]

Those copper pegs look amazing! Very creative, John. Thanks.

[@theagrariantexan1100]

Well done, sir! Copper is becoming a trend in woodworking these days. Very attractive.

[@NviForce]

I was very sceptical at first, but i'm glad to say it turned out amazing. Looks like a million bucks, and certainly better than how it started!

[@alexnosheds]

Yesssss! First person camera is back!! Love the video! Thanks :-)

[@bellevuesnekkeri]

Awesome looking knife John. Especially like the copper strand "flower" pattern .

[@Vermoot]

Absolutely LOVE the POV video. As someone else said, it's really unique and interesting. The handle looks pretty neat too. Cheers

[@Korgon2013]

That's cool. I love your commentary, "gonna ruin a few drill bits doing X". Keep it coming! Been a subscriber for years, great channel.

[@jbestell]

I kove the lighthearted style of this video; it's obvious that you enjoyed this project and it turned out beautifully.

[@JeffreyMoon1974]

Great build, John! The first person perspective is also a refreshing change from the normal build videos out there today. Keep up the great work!

[@brainanator]

Loved how thoroughly you tested the plastic.

[@Theremoore]

Luckily the glue up wasn't too messy! :)

[@troymeredith521]

The end result was amazing. Still worthy as a piece to show off to everyone.

[@EnginEvren]

I especially liked more than one wire, at the end it looks like flower. Good work.

[@latrbuild]

That is a beautiful knife john. Honestly, those copper wires stark against the matte black finish of the grout - stunningly unique. Fantastic Job!

[@diggler306]

That looks awesome. This is the first time, for me, seeing the copper pinning technique. Very, very cool.

[@ventiladordesuco]

I've just watched a Clickspring vidjeo and it was pristine as always, it felt good. So this was next and it felt amazing, you know, I love when things go horribly wrong at the start and end up looking just like a piece of art. I know i'm comparing the so fabled 2000 year old computer with a humble kitchen knife, but we can argue that a knife is indeed more important to the mankind than a fancy calendar.

[@DOCDARKNESSREAL]

That is one beautiful kitchen knife. The differences in the surface textures of the epoxy, steel and copper are very pleasing on the eye. All said in a gruff manly tone mind☝️ 😉

[@supergimp2000]

More thinking outside the box. That's why I come back again and again. People, throw a couple bucks at John's Patreon so he keeps it up!

[@neathway382]

Looks great. I really like the way the wire pins turned out. The multiple "successful tests" with the plastic resin cracked me up.

[@norgazakko]

I notice there's some humor, which kinda made it not only informative how-to, but also quite entertaining! Keep it up John! :)

[@ga5743]

Great flower design with those copper pins....handle came out awesome, and nice hair cut too.

[@bastelbaer_eu]

Das ist ja echt der Wahnsinn! Sowas schönes - vor allem die Details an den Haltebolzen und die fertige Oberfläche - einfach unglaublich! Daumen hoch!

[@tsstn]

That may be your best looking knife yet sir. It is beautiful.

[@kortt]

That turned out great, very cool use of materials you wouldn't ordinarily see used in that way.

[@richardmadsen115]

John you have some amazing skills and an uncanny way of using materials to create super projects. I learn a lot from your videos and they help me see things in a different light and give me confidence to try new things. Thank you

[@jw9415]

Very nice John! Copper pins are very cool.

[@jkr3008]

Wow. This grout as a handle scales looks surprisingly nice!

[@redKnight1992]

Oh my, this looks awesome... Would love to have some of these in my kitchen as well... The only thing that kind of bothers me is the 6 wires at the behind around 9:46, instead of the 7 in the front (which I think just looks nicer and more symmetrical). Great work!

[@vikp6115]

As a knife maker myself , it was fun to watch ! Good one

[@TheKnut]

Nice work and I also like the POV.

[@chrisknight6996]

Thank you for showing your "tests" lol it actually encourages me, because I have many "tests", that despite a few screw ups, s ometging beautiful can still be made. Looks great and I love the matte black finish!

[@noelranasinghe3]

The copper wire idea looks amazing in the finished product thanks for sharing this video.

[@jkunderwood3291]

Love your honesty John. Haven’t found a video of yours I didn’t enjoy.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Now that's cool! I love those copper pins in that black handle! Okay, you did it to me again, John. Now I have a ton of ideas for about 5 different things you demonstrated in this video. I'm beginning to think that you may be a bad influence. Only time will tell...

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks Mark!

[@ricardomoreno6184]

Mark, me parece excelente tu comentario para este Excelente vídeo...saludos desde Monterrey México.

[@jakecook8354]

It takes true talent to free hand shape things like that. Great job

[@ronron8464]

That handle came out cool!! And love the look of the copper wire pins. 👍

[@francoisfouche2568]

As someone else said, at first I was quite sceptical but I think it turned out great, I like the, what looks like a, "anti-slip" texture!

[@JohnHeisz]

Wow, "wreck havoc". Go back in the womb, man, where it's warm, safe and free of sharp edges.

[@wesleyspence8745]

If that handle would destroy your hands, then you need to get out and do some work on something other than a keyboard.

[@zacharysmith2983]

Wow, if anything I thought someone would comment about holding bacteria or something equally whiny.... but wreaking havoc on your hands?! You know you aren't supposed to stroke the handle, right?

[@JessicaKMcIntosh]

That is really neat. I think it's one of the best handles you've made.

[@Legotronics]

Knife looks beautiful. Really like the copper pins against the dark handle.

[@tomcummings3471]

Awesome result, and hilarious getting there xD

[@paul9532]

What an awesome idea again and perfect execution of that idea. Really liked the beginning of the video as well, seeing everything during a narration. Works very well with the POV filming. Keep up the good work!

[@iamtheomega]

that is really astounding, like signature series or something, extremely unique

[@Traderjoe]

It came out great! That moment when you tossed the resins and plywood into the trash while your hands were covered is exactly something that I just did 20 minutes ago! Except I was attempting to make bread and I was mixing the flour with milk and the other ingredients in a big bowl and I decided to start mixing with my fingers and my fingers became engulfed in the gooey mixture and everything I touched was getting covered and flour was everywhere and the sink was getting gummed up and in a moment of rage I tossed the 5 lb bag of flour, the bowl, the utensils and the mixing board all into a giant black contractor bag and then just started to wash the goo off my hands and forget about the whole endeavor.

[@MrMaritoJavier]

The copper looks beautiful.

[@chuckholton4666]

That turned out really cool John! I really enjoy the projects you come up with. I work the same way in my shop. I head out to work on one thing and change my mind and do something completely different. Great stuff pal.

[@FullSendPrecision]

The copper pins turned out really cool!

[@3801monroe]

I always learn something from your videos. I think I’m going to try out this method. The finished product looks amazing. Well done!

[@zachwolfrom4522]

I appreciate all the work you put into your projects.

[@lexboegen]

Wow! The final result is gorgeous, and I suspect that it will be a very practical handle too. The sanded grout should provide a great grip, even when your hands are wet. Very creative (as usual).

[@brettbenson563]

Great project. I thought that came out really nice. I love that you showed the good/bad/ugly of the process :-)

[@leonsutton6590]

I don't think I've EVER laughed THIS hard during any DIY episode! This guy's GREAT!

[@kenl5217]

those pins look cool. I can't believe there was so much rust under the epoxy

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

John you did a great build on the knife.

[@Famo59]

Hi John. Fantastic job mate. Thanks for sharing how you replace the old handle. Cheers Tony 👍🍺⛏🇦🇺

[@JohnHeisz]

Build article: www.ibuildit.ca/other%20projects/epoxy-grout-knife-handle.html This epoxy grout is a great material for a knife handle as far as strength, toughness and durability go. And it can be molded around the blade tang, if used before it sets, eliminating a lot of the more difficult shaping. It is expensive, though - $120 per gallon. I messed up a bit on the copper wire pins - the second one only has 5 wires instead of 6. Happens when you are juggling the project and the camera to capture the action. Where I used the grout: Kitchen counter top - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5KyhKB5lNWIeNE Shower base - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3Wwqox3p86ja68 Ways you can help support this channel: Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=865843... Plans for sale: www.ibuildit.ca/plans.html More videos on my second woodworking channel: kzbin.info My home reno channel: kzbin.infoHome My "Scrap bin" channel: kzbin.info... Website: www.ibuildit.ca/ Facebook: facebook.com/I-Build-It-2... Instagram: instagram.com/i_build_it.ca/

[@lgallant]

Love love love it, John! Especially the brass rods, nice touch!

[@matthiasbolte4580]

This POV style is really fun to watch, I like it!

[@vext001]

"..... another succesfull test ......." - John you made my day !!!

[@_J.F_]

Looks fantastic! I suppose that the tang will start to rust once again, but in the mean time you have got yourself a very smart looking designer kitchen knife.

[@LostWhits]

Nice handle. The pins turned out really nice. Awesome contrast. I can't imagine the poor people with OCD could handle the pins though. :)

[@gs-mt8zd]

NICE JOB John! The knife looks great.

[@JDeWittDIY]

That turned out absolutely beautiful!

[@tdkrei]

Nice John. I'm always amazed at how you can pick these ideas out of the air ( you're mind if you will). Kudos.

[@dappersapper]

Came out beautiful, John. Nice work.

[@AndreaArzensek]

Love the “clean” tests and that Turkish march grinding action. Great result!

[@davidsutton7012]

That was so cool! FYI if metal is highly polished it is far less likely to rust. The bonded handle won't bond worth noting but it won't rust. LOL! I loved the look of the copper wire. I'm going to try it.

[@trustmeppl]

That is a beautiful, never seen the wire pins before and it looked amazing in the end. You can never do to many test runs also.

[@thetimtorresin]

That plastic resin gave me the best laugh I've had in a while haha thanks for another great video!

[@alanmullock381]

Glad to see you could rescue a favourite finger detector!👌👌👌👌👌

[@djAnakin]

Handle turned out beautiful!

[@wrightdu83]

That turned out badass John. It looks like it would have a really nice texture and grip with that material choice!

[@peggyt1243]

YIKES You have snow. The finished knife is beautiful.

[@Jesse_Meyer]

Wow the copper turned into a nice design

[@minutemark]

"Alright, another successful test." lol I love your sense of humor.

[@mduvigneaud]

Wow, looks great John! Very awesome! I bet that handle a little more grippy than wood handles.

[@jammicwe52]

I liked the way you did the pins, awesome idea.

[@tykellerman6384]

That looks good should last for many years

[@bruceboggemes9724]

Copper pins came out great!

[@MrMalthusMusic]

5:08 had me giggling like a child. Also the copper wire pins are a fantastic idea, they turned out grouse.

[@twmd]

4:30 beautiful understated craftsmanship

[@VampireOnline]

Furious John has really mellowed out lol

[@reversegreenpotato]

Really enjoyed this style of video... and your sense of humour! :D

[@eddraper]

Great project! It turned out great

[@FredMcIntyre]

Finished product looks great John! 👍👊

[@mattheron9118]

Hey John, and anyone else who is interested. If you ever need black epoxy, a great way to do it is burn some scrap wood, brush off the ash and mix it with regular epoxy....it works great. I've used it as a simple inlay material.

[@brock2306]

John of all the crazy shit you've come up with over the years this is by far one of the best!! Awesome job!! Cheers