Schrade handle repair

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Schrade handle repair

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I picked up this 6OT today and as you can see it looks like a puppy gnawed on it. I'm thinking of stippling it. I've done several Glocks with good results. As I'm looking for something different I'd appreciate your input.
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It would be different for sure. Show us some of your glock work. ::nod:: ::nod::
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Only problem with that is I decided I prefer the 1911 and sold all my Glocks. ::facepalm::
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I decided to do it! For now I just did the end where the dog chewed it. I kinda like it. Makes drawing from a sheath easy. I'm undecided as to do the whole handle or not. Should I or shouldn't I?
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I'm torn, too. But...it looks pretty good...as is! What kind of bur did you use? ::tu::
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I used a pointed nail like attachment in a wood burning tool. It takes a light touch because it's so hot it'll create a bigger spot than you want. It's kinda rough when you're done so I scuffed it with 600 grit paper to smooth it out. Although it looks like it it's not abrasive when you're done.
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It looks good as a high lite Byrd. I'd leave it but if I saw it all done I'd probably like that too. ::nod:: ::nod::
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Byrd wrote:I used a pointed nail like attachment in a wood burning tool. It takes a light touch because it's so hot it'll create a bigger spot than you want. It's kinda rough when you're done so I scuffed it with 600 grit paper to smooth it out. Although it looks like it it's not abrasive when you're done.
Very neat! Definitely looks better than it did!
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Thanks for the feedback guys. It does look better than it did. I think I'll leave it and carry it for awhile while I decide how far to go. Sometimes too much is too much!
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I would leave it for now to carry and further meditate on. Looks good the way it is at this time.
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Looks nice!
Good thinking, to stipple that area instead of sanding it down.

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Thanks Mike. I was following your Theraflu about the new scales on your 6OT and you did such a great transformation that I almost went for it on this one. The rest of the knife is solid so I took the easy way out :D
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