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Re: Another material source question - iclark - 10-28-2015
Unfortunately, Dymondwood was made by Rutland Plywood Corp and their production facility burned down in August 2014. The company statement is here. There is currently no publicly announced path for any more Dymonwood to ever be produced.
The competing Spectraply is still in production by Cousineau Wood Products but it appears that it is now harder to find in small quantities.
I think that this would be a good approach if suitable blanks could be found - especially a green-maple-purple combo.
Re: Another material source question - iclark - 10-28-2015
Not sure if I am wasting your time, but I found this video and a couple of others of recycling HDPE into turning blanks, carving blanks, and mallet heads.
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Re: Another material source question - Ruler2112 - 10-28-2015
iclark said:
Unfortunately, Dymondwood was made by Rutland Plywood Corp and their production facility burned down in August 2014. The company statement is here. There is currently no publicly announced path for any more Dymonwood to ever be produced.
The competing Spectraply is still in production by Cousineau Wood Products but it appears that it is now harder to find in small quantities.
I think that this would be a good approach if suitable blanks could be found - especially a green-maple-purple combo.
This news makes me very sad... haven't made knives in several years, but disappointing to now know that the best handle material there was is no longer being made.
Re: Another material source question - Big Dave - 10-31-2015
Depending on how dark of a green you're looking for, poplar may be an acceptable choice...
Re: Another material source question - badwhiskey - 10-31-2015
There's always Corian.