Bull whacker Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I'm in the process of building my own screw knife. I've started with a old set of scissors that I made the tip into a flat screw driver. My question is how to install a deer horn handle to the blade. Anyone have any suggestions I'd appreciate the help. Also I have access to a complete machine shop so making things isnt a problem for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I've always been a fan of epoxy. I like the 2ton variety as opposed to the 5 minute type. Sometimes I need more time to get everything right before it hardens up. On larger knives I usually use pins as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I general.- The faster the set time on epoxy, the weaker it is. For high strength you should purchase 30 minute epoxy (It really takes 24 hours to cure completely but the working time is between 15 and 30 minutes depending on temperature.) This is the product I use http://bsi-inc.com/hobby/slow_cure.html It should be noted that this epoxy does not bond many plastics. Deer horn, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Ace_of_Hearts said: I general.- The faster the set time on epoxy, the weaker it is. For high strength you should purchase 30 minute epoxy (It really takes 24 hours to cure completely but the working time is between 15 and 30 minutes depending on temperature.) This is the product I use http://bsi-inc.com/hobby/slow_cure.html It should be noted that this epoxy does not bond many plastics. Deer horn, no problem. There are some much stronger industrial epoxys used by boat builders and others. They're available via the web. Just Google industrial grade epoxy adhesives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Big Tree Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I cut the handle off of one half at the pivot hole and welded a steel shank to it. Then sandwiched it with two pcs. of oak and epoxied and pinned in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 be aware some of the industrial epoxies create a lot of heat - can be very dangerous to exposed skin and instructions should be followed exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull whacker Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 As I've never personally held one, what is the blade length & overall length the knife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull whacker Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 This is what I'm working with, hopefully it turns out nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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