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Beavercraft BSH3KIT Operating instructions

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Warning:
The blade comes pre-sharpened! Make sure you cover
the cung edge of the blade with several layers of
painter’s/masking tape to prevent injury to yourself.
Supplies Needed to Complete Kit:
q 6mm Brad Point Drill Bit (Front Hole)
q 5/16" Brad Point Drill Bit (Back Hole)
q Minimum Size Required: 1/4" x 2" x 5"
Knife Scale Material (x2)
q Bandsaw/Scrollsaw/Coping Saw
q Drill Press
q F-Style Clamps
q Wood Files/Rasps
q 5-Minute Epoxy
q Sandpaper
q Eye & Ear Protecon
q Dust Mask
q Double-sided Tape
Layout & Cung:
Examine knife scales to determine the exterior/interior sides. Once
determined, join the two interior sides together using double-sided
tape, ensure all four edges of the blanks are flush. Using the knife
blank, trace the tangs profile onto the scales. Cut out the profile of
the handle, leaving the lines previously traced.
Drilling & Shaping:
Using two small pieces of double-sided tape, posion the knife tang
onto the scales. Using a sacrificial piece of wood underneath the
scales to prevent tear out, begin the boring process with the front
hole. Bore a 6mm diameter hole through both scales. This will be
used for the solid brass pin. Next, with the 5/16" diameter bit, bore
the back hole, ensuring to bore through both scales. This will be
77E64
3/23/2023
Product: #187254
Beavercra Raven Fixed Blade Knife Kit
Woodcra, 406 Airport Industrial Park, P.O. Box 1686, Parkersburg, WV 26102-1686
© 2014 by Woodcra Supply, LLC. “Helping You Make Wood Work” is a registered trademark of Woodcra Supply, LLC.
5"
2"
1/4" (.250")
Knife Scale Blanks (X2)
1/4" x 2" x 5"
used for the brass through pin. Once drilled and the two halves sll
joined begin the shaping process for the front of the knife. Shaping
and sanding this poron now will avoid accidentally damaging the
blued surface of the knife blank. When the front poron of the
scales have been shaped separate the two halves.
Shaping & Assembly:
q Clean the interior of the scales and knife tang with acetone or
denatured alcohol. This helps ensure that all residue and oils have
been removed as well as aiding with proper adhesion.
q Dry-fit the scales to the knife tang. Once sasfied with the fit,
mix and apply Blade Pro Epoxy or an epoxy of your choice. Apply
epoxy to the knife tang, interior side of scales and interior of pin
holes. Apply the scales to the knife tang, and install the solid brass
pin and the brass through pin. Use clamps to apply light pressure
during the epoxy curing process. Remove any and all excess epoxy
at this me as it will make the clean up and shaping process much
easier.
q Once cured, shape/sculpt the handle to the desired shape
using files, rasps, and sandpaper. Once the desired shape has been
achieved, sand through progressive grits up to 320 grit depending
on material and desired finish.
q Apply a finish of your choice, polish as desired.
77E64
3/23/2023
Product: #187254
Beavercra Raven Fixed Blade Knife Kit
Woodcra, 406 Airport Industrial Park, P.O. Box 1686, Parkersburg, WV 26102-1686
© 2014 by Woodcra Supply, LLC. “Helping You Make Wood Work” is a registered trademark of Woodcra Supply, LLC.
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