I agree, 100%! Definitely a learning curve! I’m here to put myself out there to learn so I can tell you guys what I found out. Thank you so much for supporting us.
Thank you Greg for helping us understand better the effort that goes into handle making. I have already started working on a Saya as my first project and was happy to see the comment that suggested that. Also my local wood shop made the same point about protecting your lungs when using exotic woods. Keep up the great videos and thank you again.
Great video, Greg! How frustrating for you, but what an experience. Thank you for sharing your hard work and details. This certainly makes you appreciate the craftsmanship and cost of custom work.
Thank you for your support. It was cool. It sucked to lose the handle in the end. I really do appreciate how beautiful the handles are that we purchase. It was cool to try to figure it out on your own. I mean I watch some videos and they're definitely certain pieces of equipment you need but I try to be vulnerable I put myself out there for you guys. I don't claim to know it all and I never will. I'm just out here showing you what I found. God bless you guys and be safe and thank you again for watching the channel.
Another great video 👍 I like that you go deeper and deeper into this knife sharpening/making/repairing etc. world with interest and passion. We are the same and i feel you, that is why i keep watching your videos and enjoy them. Congrats for everything you do, i guess there is no limit for our curiosity, passion and learning desire 😉
@@nadm Hey everyone, all of you who've done the same thing Greg did, I've killed a few handles, wrecked the finish on more than a couple knives, post a reply to show him he has lots of company! You get good at something by trial and error and practice. Keep them coming Big Guy! Your wife is awesome, get her in FRONT of the camera!
That was hard to watch. I'm glad you did it to show what goes into making custom handles that didn't come from China. All you needed were the tools in my shop. Thanks
You're not a woodworker if you haven't thrown something you just ruined across the room in a fit of rage 😃 As someone who used to earn money from woodworking and occasionally still makes a few things for sale, the best part of this video was you explaining how much of an investment goes into the right tools. And how that investment has to be reflected in the cost of the finished product. Some people might realize that there's a tablesaw and sander that you have to pay off. But what about the bottles of finish? Glue? Sandpaper? Boxes of pneumatic nails? Rags? I could go on for hours. Anyone who makes anything well is paying for a lot of investment that no one else thinks about. It's why well made things cost good money.
I know you are. It was cool to learn my way around and see how many different tools there were. We'll go at it again. We had success but I just couldn't stop fidgeting with it.
It’s definitely NOT easy to do. I used to be a pro woodworker and the thought of making one fills me with a bit of dread (and I already have the materials). I would advise people to stick with as simple a handle as possible the first couple of times around. It’s creating the rectangular hole that is the sticking point. The dowel technique is a simpler workaround. Creating a custom saya glued up from 2 halves would be a good starting point for inexperienced woodworkers. The cavities each side can be done with a chisel. Also, exotic woods and polymers etc create dust that is very, very bad for your lungs.
Well, hey ..you got yourself a learning experience. Next time you’ll switch to manual shaping when you get close to the finish line. It’s much easier to control the stock removal that way and provides a little more satisfaction.
I’ve been making furniture for about thirty years. Hats off to you Sir for making and sharing this great video!
I appreciate your support. That's great. I definitely bumble my way through that but I appreciate your support. It's a great compliment from you.
Failure helps us learn! I hope you give it more tries until you get it! Good stuff, Greg!
I agree, 100%! Definitely a learning curve! I’m here to put myself out there to learn so I can tell you guys what I found out. Thank you so much for supporting us.
Thank you Greg for helping us understand better the effort that goes into handle making. I have already started working on a Saya as my first project and was happy to see the comment that suggested that. Also my local wood shop made the same point about protecting your lungs when using exotic woods. Keep up the great videos and thank you again.
Thanks for watching. We really appreciate it more than you know. It means everything.
Great video, Greg! How frustrating for you, but what an experience. Thank you for sharing your hard work and details. This certainly makes you appreciate the craftsmanship and cost of custom work.
Thank you for your support. It was cool. It sucked to lose the handle in the end. I really do appreciate how beautiful the handles are that we purchase. It was cool to try to figure it out on your own. I mean I watch some videos and they're definitely certain pieces of equipment you need but I try to be vulnerable I put myself out there for you guys. I don't claim to know it all and I never will. I'm just out here showing you what I found. God bless you guys and be safe and thank you again for watching the channel.
Handle making is a science for them self
Agreed!
Another great video 👍
I like that you go deeper and deeper into this knife sharpening/making/repairing etc. world with interest and passion.
We are the same and i feel you, that is why i keep watching your videos and enjoy them.
Congrats for everything you do, i guess there is no limit for our curiosity, passion and learning desire 😉
Definitely curious, but not always talented. I’m trying for you guys. Trying to bring you something else. You guys keep us motivated
@@nadm Hey everyone, all of you who've done the same thing Greg did, I've killed a few handles, wrecked the finish on more than a couple knives, post a reply to show him he has lots of company! You get good at something by trial and error and practice. Keep them coming Big Guy! Your wife is awesome, get her in FRONT of the camera!
@@paulfrontiero6971 thank you sir! Love you brother.
That was hard to watch. I'm glad you did it to show what goes into making custom handles that didn't come from China. All you needed were the tools in my shop.
Thanks
Right on!!
Baby steps Greg.
It's the only way to learn.
You're not a woodworker if you haven't thrown something you just ruined across the room in a fit of rage 😃
As someone who used to earn money from woodworking and occasionally still makes a few things for sale, the best part of this video was you explaining how much of an investment goes into the right tools. And how that investment has to be reflected in the cost of the finished product. Some people might realize that there's a tablesaw and sander that you have to pay off. But what about the bottles of finish? Glue? Sandpaper? Boxes of pneumatic nails? Rags? I could go on for hours. Anyone who makes anything well is paying for a lot of investment that no one else thinks about. It's why well made things cost good money.
I know you are. It was cool to learn my way around and see how many different tools there were. We'll go at it again. We had success but I just couldn't stop fidgeting with it.
Handles are definitely not easy 😊
We might have to attempt this again one day.
It’s definitely NOT easy to do. I used to be a pro woodworker and the thought of making one fills me with a bit of dread (and I already have the materials). I would advise people to stick with as simple a handle as possible the first couple of times around. It’s creating the rectangular hole that is the sticking point. The dowel technique is a simpler workaround. Creating a custom saya glued up from 2 halves would be a good starting point for inexperienced woodworkers. The cavities each side can be done with a chisel. Also, exotic woods and polymers etc create dust that is very, very bad for your lungs.
Kudos to you 👏 for stepping up and out of your comfort zone and filming your experience for us.
Thank you. Thanks for your comment on your experience. Thank you for your support always
Well, hey ..you got yourself a learning experience. Next time you’ll switch to manual shaping when you get close to the finish line. It’s much easier to control the stock removal that way and provides a little more satisfaction.