Hi brains trust!
I've been given a job to turn a stiletto handle for a WW2 knife. The blank was prepared using sheoak and a material called G10.
G10 is a fibrous matt-like material, impregnated with an incredibly hard resin and baked. Its an awesome looking material, but cutting it with HSS should be regarded as impossible.
The sharpest points and sharpest edges barely touch it. However, confusingly, it sands readily.
I cannot fathom this dichotomy.
After very careful and truly sharp edges on the HSS chisels touch the blank, it does... nothing. Nothing other than blunting the tool! Files are virtually useless.
Im hoping a carbide cutter might be better.
Does anyone know where I can get a carbide cutter mounted on a chisel at short notice? I've looked at the forum sponsors and I'd be buggered if I can find them there.
I've been given a job to turn a stiletto handle for a WW2 knife. The blank was prepared using sheoak and a material called G10.
G10 is a fibrous matt-like material, impregnated with an incredibly hard resin and baked. Its an awesome looking material, but cutting it with HSS should be regarded as impossible.
The sharpest points and sharpest edges barely touch it. However, confusingly, it sands readily.
I cannot fathom this dichotomy.
After very careful and truly sharp edges on the HSS chisels touch the blank, it does... nothing. Nothing other than blunting the tool! Files are virtually useless.
Im hoping a carbide cutter might be better.
Does anyone know where I can get a carbide cutter mounted on a chisel at short notice? I've looked at the forum sponsors and I'd be buggered if I can find them there.
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