I'd like to take a shot at making new handles for my two Tosa project knives. I've tried to read up on handle installs and on opening up a slot for the tang.
What I need some guidance/help with is the process for shaping the handle (octagonal or Oval/D). I don't have a lot of power tools at my disposal and would rather see if I can make do, albeit slowly, rather than buy a table saw/band saw/router.
I'm sure this isn't the first thread on this, but neither Google searches nor forum searches led to much for results. What I'd love is a video or picture by picture tutorial on how to shape the square blank.
I've got a couple of hand saws, a circular saw, and a Dremel. Any tips would be great.
Andy
What I need some guidance/help with is the process for shaping the handle (octagonal or Oval/D). I don't have a lot of power tools at my disposal and would rather see if I can make do, albeit slowly, rather than buy a table saw/band saw/router.
I'm sure this isn't the first thread on this, but neither Google searches nor forum searches led to much for results. What I'd love is a video or picture by picture tutorial on how to shape the square blank.
I've got a couple of hand saws, a circular saw, and a Dremel. Any tips would be great.
Andy