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Fixin Drawknife Handles???

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Eric Krewson:
I have several old draw knives I planned to restore. I found that new end caps and top ferrules are impossible to find, I also found turning matching handles on my hobby lathe is very difficult. I may try again at a later date but for now I have my collection of less than perfect draw knives hanging on a wall as shop decoration items.

koan:
Eric, i usually make them one pc then cut them in half.. I have made the end caps from washers by usin a ballpeen hammer and a soft pc of wood under.. Brian

Pat B:
Brian, Keenan heats the prongs and forces them into the pithy part of antlers for new handles. The heated antler apparently makes its own glue.
 You can thin the epoxy with acetone. That is how I make Massey finish. I do use 2ton epoxy but I be the 5 minute stuff works just as well.
JB WELD is another option.

KHalverson:
fwiw  a good soaking in minwax wood hardener may help with some of the handles

koan:
Thanks K i will get some and give it a try

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