David Jacobson Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hi Im new here. I just found this fourm and I had to check it out. I build iron handrailings for a living. And I make knives sometimes too. Here is a machetti I just finished for a client who will use it at work. I forged it from a peice of 3/16"x 2" L6. It's 19" long with a rubber handle. I tested it out by chopping down some small trees on my property. DaveJacobson Manufacturing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunkriv Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Very nice. Welcome to ifi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegodlesky Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Dave, that's a dandy! And welcome to IFI. bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete46 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 How Did You Do The Handle??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbillysmith Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Yes, very nice. And I, too, would LOVE to know how you did the handle. Welcome to IFI. I believe that you will find it one of the best resources that you can get on the internet. Quite cozy 'round here this time of year! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Jacobson Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 Thank you for the warm welcome. I got the handle material from K&G I used a 40 grit then a 220 grit belt on a medium speed to shape it. I deeply roughed up the tang and the inside of the scales before epoxying. and I peined the pins over realty good. All the rubber shavings floated on top of the water and when I went to grind a piece of metal it started burning and stunk up the shop pretty good. So ya just have to remember to move the water bucket before grinding rubber. I do like the performance of the handle. Even when its wet I still have a good grip. I will be using it again on some of my working knives. DaveJacobson Manufacturing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder19 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Welcome!! Very nice machetti!! welder19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete46 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Thanks David & Welcome To IFI !:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonjic Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 wow, form and function beautifully combined in that one. Sometimes big 'pointy' things look kinda ugly / vicious / but thats looks great! - if there was a rep system on this forum il'd dish it out for that! - great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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