Marking Knives Build Process

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Once the epoxy had been left for long enough to cure, I gripped the brass bit in some soft aluminium jaws in the lathe and (with tailstock support) turned the shape:

I didn't have any particular shape in mind except that I wanted a bit of a lump where the finger and thumb would go. Each one ended up a bit different but I'm fine with that.

Once the shape was defined, I used a fine toothed saw to cut off the very end (with the centre mark) and sanded the end:

It was then just a case of applying some Mike's Magic Mix. They've had one coat so far but will have a few more before they're completely finished.

I am a hobbyist metalworker and woodworker. I work as an electronic design engineer and spend most of my working days in front of a computer so I enjoy having the opportunity to use my hands and make things in my spare time. I particularly enjoy making tools as I can then use them on other projects. This website showcases some of the things I've made.

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