Making a Custom Ferro Rod Handle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video we are finishing up the Bushcraft knife and sheath build with a custom handle for my Ferro Rod. It will match the walnut and black/glow-in-the-dark handle scales and brass lanyard tube on my knife handle. This is a simple build but really helps set this Bushcraft set apart from the rest.
Check out the Bushcraft Knife build video here...
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And the Bushcraft Sheath build video here...
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Nobody's perfect! Even Michael Angelo messed up once in a while! Don't be too hard on yourself! You just added some unexpected character to it! A one of a kind!
This is 2 years later. I just got to see you now. Great detail and craftsmanship. I think your epoxy rivets look fine. Makes for a beautiful set. Hope you hit your subscriber goals.
Not sure this will qualify for your give away , but it doesn't matter as i simply want to commend you on both your craftsmanship and also your warmth and integrity as a person. It's a joy to watch you at work and as an outdoors enthusiast myself i very much enjoy the projects that you pick to do. Whoever wins your axe should feel honored to have contributed and to have such a quality piece. I'm happy to have contributed to your subscriber list and i'm looking forward to seeing it reach one million which i'm sure it will. Keep up the great work and thanks for being on here.
Ferro rod, knife and sheath ... what a deal!
Man what a cool thing . Win an axe just for watching a regular guy make a even nicer knife man oh man what a day that would be .
And I thought I was a patient man. Ha, I could tell when you saw that issue you weren’t moved by it. Ah, just keep rolling... it would have gone to the scrap bin for me as I kick myself in the arras. Excellent job!
Your friend, learning patience
Really cool Knife,sheath and fire steel. I do like the glow in the dark inserts. As you get older you want thing to glow in the dark so you can find them easier like a glow in the dark wife could be handy.
Yes! Thanks for keeping the mistake in the video!! It still looks great
Next time instead of a fire steel I am going to add a bottle opener. Missed those fine micro brews you had on the sheath build. You prompted me to build one just like it. Also did one for my son.
Personally I think they look cool in there gives it character nice job turned out great
I love the way it came out. I have a Ferro rod with no handle, now I have the knowledge to build one. Thank you.
I liked the Alec Steele comment. Also, glad you didnt start over and edit out the mistake. Humanization of the craftsmanship is appealling
Alec is definitely a perfectionist lol.
Beautiful job. I’ve only discovered your site today. I especially like the fact you do the complete job; making knife, sheath and a vastly improved handle for the fire striker. Keep sharing and be proud of your work. It’s beautiful.
The epoxy pins look cool visible like that adding color to the epoxy and doing that again on purpose would make even cooler.
I have the woodworking skills of a well-meaning rhinoceros, and have learned a lot from watching your channel. I made my own handle for my fero rod using some stag horn I "found" at PetSmart. Its not as sexy as your build, but I made it myself. Thanks for sharing your skills. And thanks for sharing your "oops" moments - nice to know I'm not alone with those.
I liked the little spot. Added personality to it
Perfect in every way because it is you! And your dog supervising the whole project, just perfection!
I'm sad but glad i found this channel
*plot twist* ........ it glows in the dark WTF!!!! thats beyond awesome!!!!!!!
😂😂
I’m glad you didn’t scrap the blank i think the epoxy looks interesting. I watch this channel with my 7 year old son, and got to explain to him that just because something isn’t perfect doesn’t mean it’s trash. Keep up the goos work!
After watching the bushcraft knife & firesteel series I have decided to make 4 of my own.I absolutely loved this series so keep up the great project videos, they are really inspiring. Thank you.
Richard.
Thank for the kind words Richard.
While the "dots" were not planed for I like that he didn't cut himself any slack on the error. Further, I liked them, just an additional thing to add to the project.
The drive of an artist is always to achieve perfection in their craft. What you see as a flaw turned out to be a thing of beauty.Very creative as well as functional to put low in the dark materials in the handles. Makes it so much easier to find in the dark!
Exactly. "I planned it that way. If I wanted it different I would have done it differently." Anything that turns out so beautifrl can hardly be called a flaw. Well done.
I think it looks fine with the pins showing. Nice job!
Nice job...no need to cry over the poxy pins...they looked fine...love the glow in the dark layers...the critters will love it...lol...
It’s never a mistake, if you learn and expand your bank of knowledge. It’s not getting lost, it’s an adventure. Your meticulous plan and patient craftsmanship is something rare in this day and age. And it shows your commitment to craft by showing us your teachable moment! Thank you
I missed the video of making the knife and the sheath, but this one came up first. I am going back to watch the others.
I’ve been toying with putting handles on my fire steel. I have 2 1/2 think 6” long ferro rods that need handles.
This was impressive, especially with the glow in the dark bits. Thanks
Justin, thanks for your time and talents making these bushcraft tools and tutorials. Keep up the good work.
Thank you !! It’s Dustin😉.
Very nice Knife-Sheat and Firestarter set. Don't worry about the happy accident with the handle. In the end it looks fine. It is an unique set set that should make you proud of making it. Greetings from Germany.
very therapeutic never get tired of watching...inspired to give it a try, thanks for tip tips.
Ya, I know,You have a reputation to keep up. Little mistakes do happen, it's called prototyping. For a bushcraft project, it need not be perfect, just functional. I have found that even though you are a craftsman you are honest in your approach, and say OOPS if needed in all, of our projects, I've learned a lot, I'm sure others have also. Therefore, don't beat yourself up over some tiny error. One of the greatest craftsman of them all is a man named Norm Abrams. He always builds a prototype before the real stuff, finds the little errors and variances, corrects them and makes wonderful stuff. You don't have his shop, expensive tools, rare woods, or a big TV show behind you, but you do alright. ;-)
What an enjoyable video! Often, mistakes become character. Flawed items are usually better than perfect ones. They have the stories.
Wow that’s a great idea there are some ppl out there that could really benefit from having that. No more lost fire steel unless it rolls in the fire. You could do that to an axe also
Right on the money. Thanks for sharing.
After watching this and the one where you made one for your wife , makes me want to try it I'm only 68 and still have slot to learn.you have a great week.
Epoxy pins showing or not, that came out great and your sheath work is amazing! There is really nothing better then the feeling you get when you create, fabricate, modify or invent and see your project come to life. You sir have a new subscriber and thank you for the video!
Thanks Doug.
I kinda like the look with the pins
Just stumbled across ur channel yesterday. Ur voice and attention to the details are calming I don't have the patience for that kind of detail
Doing unique projects always has unforeseen problems on the first run. Great job thanks for showing your mistakes!!!
Thank you for the kind words.
I realy wouldn't mind the opoxy pins showing I think it showcases the craftsmanship of the piece and the whole project turned really awesome just wish i had the skills and tools to pull it off awesome job keep up the good work
I love the luminescent strip. Should be handy for finding your fire starter in the dark (I always end up dropping mine...) The only down side is you may get jumped by some feral fire flies. Keep up the inspiring work.
Loved the series! Very much enjoy the work, the music selection, the videography. Thank you 😊
Hi Dustin, the oration for your video should have been "awe man what a surprise, those epoxy pins turned out better than i thought they would, i didn't say anything about what i was expecting just on the off chance they turned out wrong" no body would have been any the wiser. Good work keep it up.
I think those exposed pins on the handle actually look pretty cool myself. It's almost like you had planned on that happening and that was part of the design the whole time.
Personally, I think your “mistake” is an attractive feature. I like the symmetry of the epoxy pins.
Very well done, Sir. Perfect fit and finish all around -- especially the smooth grip of the sheath to the knife and rod. *Pro Tip* -- Add one of those little spring-button slide locks on the fero rod lanyard. When you loop the lanyard around the bottom of the fero rod, like you did at the end, the slide lock cinches up nicely. Your fero rod will never fall out.
i kinda like the pins showing looks great i think
Epoxy pins = unique character. Glow in the dark is a nice touch...especially if you drop it at night. Well done!
Another very informative video on what actually is possible to do with a little knowledge and and time and to how we can take a very basic item and change it into a work of art. Love the fact that you have put thought into the little things like the glowing liners, what a genius thought! I was skinning a deer a while ago and we ended up having to work past sunset for the carry out and lost my knife as I put it down and that was the last I saw of it😂 if it had glow in the dark liners then id still have it😂 awesome addition to the build so well done👍🇦🇺
The epoxy pins look good , but would real good if you could make them glow also . Great video like always .
In my opinion those pinholes add personality. I like the look. In the words of the late, great Bob Ross- “there are no mistakes, only happy accidents!” Love that whole set.
Always like seeing new videos.
Great job, epoxy projects always seem to be full of surprises. We always seem to be our own worst critics.
Great build! I think the epoxy pins are a neat look to the handle.
The difference between art and production is in the eye of the beholder. Your work is art and we like the ferrel rod holder!
Awesome project. I second the suggestion someone else had to use some "firecord" instead of the cheap woven nylon cord that Coghlan's sold it with. When I decided I wanted a lanyard on my bushcraft knife and ferro rod one of my very old-fashioned fellow scout leaders "made" me use static tech-cord (usually used for climbing) as it's rated to take a load. The idea is that if you ever find yourself in a bad situation and in need of a prussik for ascending, you can re-tie your lanyard cable and the carabiner you always keep attached to it into one. (for instance....) Personally, I've taken that bit of wisdom to heart and I tend to spend a little more on cord and rope nowadays and use the good stuff, even for all the little loops, bits and bobs, because I feel better with over-preparation rather than the opposite.
Wow just watched this and you said you were at 20k subscribers and to comment to win a bushcraft knife. Just looked and you are at 78k. Well done. Sorry to have missed the contest, and wanted to say thanks for what you do. Really appreciate the learning opportunity.
Fudge Alec Steele... I think it even looks better with that character. I get tired of the ultra perfectionist crap over and over. I prefer these little imperfections that emerge when I make things... I really enjoyed this episode because of that. If you were commissioned to make one then totally scrap and start over but I'd still prefer this one for it's distinction. 👊👍👌✌️🤘👋
Thank you for all your great project vids. As for you mistake on the handle looks great and if you wouldn't have said something not sure many would have noticed. please keep the vids coming , it is truly great to watch so much skill , made look so easy.
Thank you for your work and teaching us all I can’t wait to see another video.
I fully enjoyed that relaxing break in an otherwise frenzied day. If you can just figure out a way for a steaming cup'a jo (or a frosty brew) to come through the screen for me, you'll have the ultimate dude's relaxation product. ;-)
Your work is amazing!
I always happy to see your job , tanks!
Loved watching! Thanks!
Nice Ferro rod and good idea to have glow in dark liners, would never have thought of that, but very good idea and practical. Putting those pins in the handle though spoilt the build. I made my last ferro rod handle by gluing the rod into a block of wood first then placing the ferro rod into a drill and turning the block like a faith, worked great. if I do another though I would glue a grass washer where the rod meets the handle so that when the rod wears out, you simply drill out the rod and replace.
Like the idea of the glow in the dark liners. Very handy for a klutz like me who is always putting stuff down and not being able to find it again! oh - and as for the exposing of the epoxy pins - if you were Alex Steele, I wouldn't be watching...
Never stop learning from our mistakes, but sometimes those mistakes can bring a new look on things. Be proud of your talent!
Excessive grinding together with absence of reverse notch cutting. One creates the other.
I just ordered a new fire steel and it did nor have a handle. I am now going to make one. Thank you for the inspiration.
I really like watching your videos the knife is nice but I really like your hatchet and axe's
Thanks Ray. I love making them all, but I am more of an Axe guy then a knife guy. Keep an eye out for more axe content.
I liked the look of the epoxy pin on it that was a awesome job
I was recently involved in an explosion at work leaving me with severed nerves in my leg and now I have no use of my leg so I have had a lot of TH-cam time. Came across your sheath making, subscribed and I have been on a The Art of Craftsmanshipathon for a week now!. Love the simplicity and the beautiful end results in everything you do. Never stop. Thank you so much for sharing your art.
I no it’s been 3 years but how are u now my friend ????
Excellent tutorial. I love all your videos because they are natural , mistake or not. Hey that's life and we're here to learn. But my God beautiful craftsmanship. Looking forward to more in the future.
Thanks Ger! Always learning.
With the epoxy holes being on symmetrical sides, you could cover those faces with thin veneers of a complimentary species and sand them back nearly flush. Would make a fairly easy and intentional-looking "fix" if it continues to bother you.
The sign of true craftsmanship isn't the skill to avoid the occasional snafu, but rather, the cleverness to conceal them efficiently.
First Class Job!!!
Those pins actually look pretty cool it addds to look 👍🏼👍🏼, don’t ya like an oops turns good & adds some caractor 👍🏼😎
you call it a mistake , i actually like it .
Sometimes the most perfect art is that one that includes those imperfections. Like those waves that you watch from shore. Each one different. Some break, some don't, some split once, others in many locations, some louder than others but each and every one of those waves are perfect. YOU, are the creator of that art of that handle. Those pins exist on that handle because of you. Your creation is therefore perfect.
Thank you for bringing us the beauty that you make.
Beautiful handle , be an absolute pleasure to use
enjoyed the video and the fact that you didn't edit out the mistake. I'm inspired to make my own knife now. would love a knife with glow in the dark handle scales for free also!!! lol. great work, i look forward to the next video
If you would have used pearl white dye with your epoxy that would have turned out cool. Great job!! Love the way you get into detail.
Thanks. Good idea!
Well I couldn't see the issue with the handle. I thought it looked really good. Back in the day when people like my Pappy, they couldn't afford to throw away stuff and start over. That is the lure of buying, building, and using hand crafted things. I love the handle!
What a beautiful project now just need to see some videos of you using the knife
Really like the videos. Gets me excited to do my own knife and sheath making. Really like the ferrocerium rod sheath with the bushcraft sheath if I couldn't cut my way out of the bush I could just burn my way out 😄. Just kidding. I have my first Grandchild on the way and won't to be able to teach him how to do all of these things especially the great outdoors. Thanks and keep the videos coming.
Watching your videos reminds me of watching my father make things and makes me want to start making useful stuff.
That look on your face when you revealed the "epoxy pins" was priceless. I'm glad you soldiered on and completed the project.
I thank the epoxy holes give it carer in the Ferro rod. The hold project of making the Bushcraft knife and sheath with the Ferro rod was a great gene to go on with you. I Thank You.
Hey, Epoxy pins madea design by itself. Got its own unique look. Great work man.
Thanks.
I m wanting to make the things like you made in those 3 videos.they will act as my how to .thanks you for this help.
Outstanding series of videos. Thank you for sharing both your successes and your oops moments!
You got it! No one is perfect, just make.
Looks awesome even tho your pins showed thru I think they look like they should belong there so keep up the good work this video is going to inspire me to make one myself!
I wish I had your talents! Thanks a bunch.
Give it a shot! Cheers Steve.
Hi. I am a certified European Adhesive Bonder, so I really enjoy watching people glueing materials, as it's often quite amusing.
As I noticed you have a very tidy way of working and a great ambition to do things right, here are a few tips to "build in the quality of a bond" :
-use mainly acetone for cleaning
-most plastics should be cleaned with alcohol as acetone may harm them
-clean surfaces before and after you roughen them. Otherwise you tend to work greases and particles into the surface of the material
-metals like bras (CuSn) , Aluminium (Al) and Stainless steel (XCrNi/V2A/...)build up oxides pretty fast, so you want to clean, remove oxide, clean, roughen surface, aply adhesive immediately and fixate.
-a layer of adhesive epoxy shouln't be thicker than 0,1mm!
-forget about the "epoxy pins"! Thats not what adhesives are made for. The mechanical claws in the ferro rod are indeed necessary as the rod will not bond very well to any adhesive due to its molecular structure.
Hope this helps a little. Have fun and Rock on!
The exposed pin holes gave me an idea. Next time use brass pins to hold it together and get some nice looking brass showing else where. Just a thought. I still like the handle add is though.
the effect looks fine.....
I really appreciate your art. You've taught me a lot in the short time that I've been watching you. It's only been about 4 months. I have a 8 year old daughter and every time I see yours on the screen it reminds me of her. Your kiddo makes me laugh. Thank you for that!
I followed your work and made a sheaf for an Australian Dewie Army knife, Made some blunders but have a functional set up. For the ferro rod holder (10mm rod) I used a piece of 1/2 inch marine ply. I'd love to get some pics of it to you since you inspired me to finally make a kit for my knife. So Thanks!
That would be great. I’d love to see it.
Love the Alec Steele reference. I have seen him restart so many projects. I love the work you do and it is what I aspire to.
I like the matching handle for the fero rod! I have used empty .30-30 shells for handles on 5/16 rods! Keep up the good work my friend.
Nice Job. Alec Steel would have probably used damascus. When you are cutting groves into the ferro rod, or anything, add a vertical one too. It helps eliminate the back pressure from the epoxy and makes it easier to seat it to the bottom and use the vise to gently push it into place, not a hammer. Thanks for posting the build.
Great job. I've got an original Ray Mears and a after market sheath that carries a Fire Steal and Sharpening Stone. Really great job.
Wow your work is awesome! I started watching you to learn from you.but I'm not worthy but I'll just keep watching you to see what I'll never be able to do ☹️ thank you so much
Haha thanks Scooter! Keep at it.
Great project and I really like the mistake. It give character. Thanks so much for sharing!
I enjoy all your videos. They're relaxing and informative. You might consider calling this Knife shieth fire starter the "burning bush".
Thank you. That’s a great idea!😁