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Old 11-28-2001, 11:26 AM
KSA
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Stabilizing.


It seems from previous posts that a few of you stabilize your own wood.Is this a fairly easy process and is there any info on the net,books etc?Thanks.
Kelly


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Old 11-28-2001, 11:37 AM
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This is just my (oft repeated) opinion: the investment in time and requipment required to do a *good* job of stabilization at home makes it very easy for me to justify the $12 per pound charged by pros like WSSI and K&G.
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Old 11-28-2001, 07:35 PM
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Stabilizing


Kelly,

The only printed information I've come across on stabilizing handle materials is in "The Complete Bladesmith" by Jim Hrisoulas. He covers a procedure he recommends for both Ivory and Antler. I don't know if it would work for wood, or what you would do differently if it doesn't. But that's the only advice I can give you. I'm sure there are more experienced smiths around to give you more info.

Best of luck,
Michael
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Old 11-28-2001, 10:42 PM
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Re: Stabilizing


Thanks for the input guys.I see Downie Knives sells some and at $16 Can it might be worth a look.
Kelly
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