Phantom wood handles

[rainman229]

Playing around with laser engraver. Decided to try and make a pump handle with it and see if could be done.

There made up of 38 layers of 1/8 plywood glued together.

Brown one is basic copy of the t-handle the ripple was hard to clean and came uneven,
So, on the whitish one I made them smooth so it could be cleaned easier.
Now working on a third one. Will be making this one a little fatter. Found a few spots that get too thin after sanding.
Will try a 4th round one to see holds up on the lathe.

[jetenginekyle]

I would be interested in buying one. Would look very nice when stained. Think you could make grip panels from the same material so it matches?

[rainman229]

Yes could be done. But if I did they would more likely be just basic cut outs, The time involved in just getting to that point would almost be in the too expensive to be worth it.

[BrickHaus]

I'd buy one. I'd also buy one of those shims you whipped up for your old kits.

[rainman229]

Those shims only work with this batch.

[BrickHaus]

I'll pm you. I got a used pump kit, and I think it's one of yours that needs a shim. But I'll confirm in pms.

[rainman229]

more pictures

[automeister]

I am interested in getting one if possible.!

[Pogi Si David]

I too would also like a kit!

[Chuck E Ducky]

I would be worried they would swell if they get wet. paint oils will likely eat the glue over time to,

They do look cool tho.

[rainman229]

Was wondering about this myself.

[flyweightnate]

These are super cool.

Can I recommend soaking them in a wipe-on urethane after glue- up to protect them from the elements?

[Grendel]

Vacuum chamber and Cactus Juice would work even better.

[rainman229]

Vacuum chamber and Cactus Juice

Now that's some cool stuff. But to be worth it for the setup. I would need to make a ton of them.

[rainman229]

I'm thinking more epoxy dip

[redsquirrel]

Such a great idea. Looks really cool.

[Grendel]

When you perfect this to your liking I will definitely be in the market for one. I have a Mozak blank body build coming up and a good grippy wood pump handle would be a perfect fit!

[rainman229]

Going to have to rethink these handles. I broke the one prototype in half twice in 2 different areas.

Think I'm not getting enough pressure on them when pressing the plates together. Might have to make some kind of jig for it or just drop idea.

[Grendel]

I know I like to use Vacuum bags when gluing up layers of veneer. I normally use PV glue typically plenty strong but you can use penetrating epoxy as it gets better penetration and is stronger in the end.

[JeeperCreeper]

These would be dope with just some boiled linseed oil and or bees wax.

[Brandon]

ever think of making them out of cut leather instead of wood?? Laminate them together, would be like the USMC Kabar handle.

[rainman229]

ever think of making them out of cut leather instead of wood?? Laminate them together, would be like the USMC Kabar handle.

That would be cool.

I did find a fix to wood. Just need to refine the assembly of them, but they do look awesome. Pictures up soon.