Re-Handle Old English Machete

Here I make a new handle for an old Waylett Machete made in Sheffield England. I use the scales made in my last video ( • Making Cheap Hardwood ... ).
Unfortunately I had to change the shape slightly because I cut too deep when sawing off excess handle material. It still feels comfortable and works well but is disappointing as I wanted the original shape.

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

I really like the color of the wood handle!!! Great job Sir! Blessings to you and your family 👼🇺🇸 stay safe!

[@stevyrayleighton]

I believe you did a great job on it

[@csehszlovakze]

great job! I recently bought one by Ontario, but I really don't like the handle it came with. The handle is made of hard plastic, and while the blade itself would be great to use with two hands, the handle is one handed only. so my question is, which direction should I expand the handle I'll be making? I was thinking towards the blade since there's 10cm of "excess" blade completely unsharpened, but I'm looking for advice.

[@hikewomeat]

I have a similar situation. I have a 26" Tramontina machete. It is not very comfortable to use with one hand. In addition, the blade itself is prone to bending when swinging and striking. I am planning to replace the plastic handle on this machete and lengthen it by using some of the blade material and drilling an extra hole. Also, to reduce the tendency to bend, I plan to create several parallel grooves on the blade. I'm going to use a special tool for this. 3 or more cutting discs mounted on a shaft and separated by washers.

[@stephenfewson7188]

Niiccceeee...... Love the 'Whip' sound of the blade at the end. Great job mate. I've got 2 that need rehandling. Just don't have the time.

[@scottshobbyz5416]

Thanks. If you ever get around to it be careful. You might get bitten by the bug. Then you will have a new hobby. That's what happened to me.

[@PatrickHildreth101]

What was in the jar you dipped the handle in at the end?

[@scottshobbyz5416]

A 50/50 mix of boiled linseed oil and turps.

[@abdullahmenevse5023]

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[@shivamaraj7055]

Great job on the handle

[@scottshobbyz5416]

Thanks. I am a bit disappointed with the change in shape. I did another knife and the epoxy filled up the gap without looking bad. So i wish i had done that. Luckily the owner is happy with it still.

[@Visigothi1212]

What kind of adhesive is that?

[@jigssscupid8836]

What is the glue used?

[@lamproknives]

It looks great, but why not trying to make a "coke bottle" shaped handle ?

[@scottshobbyz5416]

Mainly because i like the rounded feel on machetes. I am thinking of doing it on a machete next time i make one just to try it. Or maybe on a big bowie knife that should be coming in the next couple of months.

[@lamproknives]

ScottsHobbyz if it's well done, it makes a really comfortable handle and also quite grippy

[@scottshobbyz5416]

Well i might have to try it on a future build then :)

[@mauriciocruz5531]

Good

[@EM-cs4rj]

I need some work done on mine

[@scottshobbyz5416]

It is good fun. Have a go. But be careful, you may get bit by the bug like i have.

[@serpilalbayrakylmaz6873]

good

[@scottshobbyz5416]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

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[@scottshobbyz5416]

I have never heard of that channel. What is the exact name of it?