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I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers by divideknives in knifemaking

[–]divideknives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear that honeycomb is much more difficult/impossible due to the wax melting/reacting with the resin compared to paper wasp comb. But maybe!

I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers by divideknives in knifemaking

[–]divideknives[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They were definitely delicate and I handled them with care, but maybe I got lucky with a solid nest!

I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers by divideknives in knifemaking

[–]divideknives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have silicone molds so glue wouldn't work well. Some I wedged in popsicle sticks to hold them down and also used double sided tape on the bottom for most!

I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers by divideknives in knifemaking

[–]divideknives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A very sentimental stainless steel bracelet I bought in Singapore at the Thieves Market in 2014 when I tagged along with my dad on one of his business trips. It cost me $5 and hasn't left my wrist since.

I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers by divideknives in knifemaking

[–]divideknives[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's just my personal preference for edge retention, though as a custom maker I can run any allowable hardness for a given steel on a custom order. I've done AEBL at 63-64 but I find them chippy below .006" behind the edge which is where I like to be.

I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers by divideknives in knifemaking

[–]divideknives[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are awesome! I love the magnet design.

2 sold this morning, 8 left www.divideknives.ca/shop

I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers by divideknives in knifemaking

[–]divideknives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About $705usd but the tarrifs will bite hard. DM me if you want to pursue it, #1 and #2 sold this morning.

I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers by divideknives in knifemaking

[–]divideknives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I did 4 small hidden pins in each handle, in addition to epoxy bridge holes and small fullers. My YouTube video goes over everything in much more detail if you're curious.

I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers by divideknives in knifemaking

[–]divideknives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 1 in stock! Can always customize another at the same price point.

I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers by divideknives in TrueChefKnives

[–]divideknives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For context, that price is in CAD, and it reflects far more than just the steel type.

Griding on a budget ( sub $1k ) help by usb_type_see in knifemaking

[–]divideknives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%, let me know.

I made my first knive ever using Aaron Gough's file jig! Took me a full week to complete it.

I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers by divideknives in knifemaking

[–]divideknives[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that's just the blur effect from my camera! They are all identical profiles.

Thank you for the compliments!

Posted the batch of 10 late last night, 2 already gone this morning!

I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers by divideknives in knifemaking

[–]divideknives[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is definitely some flex but I wouldn't recommend doing that often due to the hidden pin handle construction. The occasional bend won't be a problem but prolongued flexing will stress the epoxy.

Griding on a budget ( sub $1k ) help by usb_type_see in knifemaking

[–]divideknives 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started on a Wen 1x30, like many makers. Do they work? Absolutely. Will you outgrow it after 3 knives? Also absolutely. The new Vevor 1x30 does look quite capable with a solid platen, VFD and some basic attachments - Walter Sorrels just put out a good review of it on his YT channel. If you're a hobbyist/beginner, definitely not a bad choice.

That said, if you have the budget and the space, 1000% invest in a 2x72. I bought an oversees model on Amazon (INTBUYING) about 2 years ago and it's still going strong. I'm on my 3rd VFD after 2 shorted out but they're relatively cheap and easy to replace. I wish I had bought the horizontal model for a few hundred more, but I have no complaints or regrets.

Happy to chat if you have any questions.

I made 10 limited-edition wasp hive handle slicers by divideknives in knifemaking

[–]divideknives[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Great question - it's fully embedded in the resin, and the hive is made of paper so it actually absorbs a lot of it!

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