My 1st Re-handle

[CobraBill]

Well this is my first shot at replacing a knife scale.
It is a case Trapper lock, as you can see I did get the yellow scales off not problem.
I did leave the spring pin alone for now.
I have two slabs each of Honey Buffalo, black w/white streaks and two pure black.
I think I will go with the black/white streak. I was thinking black/white one side, honey on the other side.
What do you think? I do think a buffalo Trapperlock is going to look good.

The black/white is 5 times as thick as the original yellow handles. It is just over 3/8 of an inch.
The honey is 3 times as thick, the black is just under 3 times.

Questions I have.
1:Cut the back spring pin and peen it over or drill holes in the scale and epoxy it on over the pin?
2: Can I cut the black/white horn scale in half to have 2 around 1/8 of an inch thick scales and make 4 out of the two I have now?
if so would a band saw or say a table ceramic tile cutter work. Either way would work?
I plan on using epoxy to hold the scales on, not sure I want to try re-pinning my first time.
I have sand paper 600-2000 grit and polish and compound.
I hope this comes out good.

Help and advice is welcomed.
Thanks .
Bill

[orvet]

If I were trying to cut down the horn, I would use a band saw.
Use a rip fence, or make one.

Another way is to get a square & super glue the horn to a board {be sure everything on the saw is square as well as the horn in relationship to the board), then use the miter gauge set at 90 degrees and saw through the horn & board for a nice even cut. You should have a very sharp blade, new or nearly so for this to work right. A dull blade will not cut straight, especially if you use much pressure when pushing it through the blade. The wider the blade the straighter it will cut and the less the blade will tend to "walk."
When you are finished just knock the piece of wood off the slice of horn.


As regards the rocker pin:
I would grind the head off and drive it out and then replace it.
You can peen it down when you are finished. It is not hard to do.
I find it is best to do things the proper way the first time, it helps build good work habits.
That is just my opinion.

[wildcat]

How is this project coming? I look forward to seeing the finished project