TGN+Whipped Dog?

[azelyk]

So I've been looking at TGN knots and they look great. I also have been looking at Whipped Dog(already have a 24mm Silvertip on the way) and I was thinking of combining the a TGN knot with a Whipped dog handle.

Has anyone tried this? I also noticed that on TGN it says the know is actually smaller then advertised i.e a 22mm is actually 21.5ish mm. Would this cause problems combining a 21.5mm know with a 22mm handle?

Also what would you guys recommend to glue the knot to the handle?

Thanks in advance for the help Gents.

 

[Mike H]

A 20mm knot will not fit in a 20mm handle. Go 1.5 to 2 mm smaller on the knot, or use a dremel sanding drum to open up the handle. I use 2 part epoxy (just a dab) it does not take much, to secure the knot.

edit: I just saw another thread where Larry may have Manchurian two band knots, you might ask him.

 

[Big Jim]

Larry at Whipped Dog seems to be proud of the fact that he sells so many bare handles.

I have four of his handles with other knots installed. I have a fifth that I purchased with a knot and asked him not to glue together so I could set the loft myself.

 

[azelyk]

Thanks for the help guys. Jim I have a Whipped Dog 24mm Silvertip in a Butterscotch handle on the way and I'm really excited about it. Perhaps after I try it out I'll take the plunge and get the handle for the TGN Knot.

Mark, looking at TGN they state that the knot is actually .5-1mm smaller then advertised. Also when gluing how do you keep the glue from getting gummed up in the knot.

 

[Big Jim]

You treat it carefully. Some only apply the glue to the base and apply it thinly.

Personally, I also put a thin layer on the sides and immediately wipe off anything that spills out, which I try to prevent anyway.

 

[Doryferon]

I also noticed that on TGN it says the know is actually smaller then advertised i.e a 22mm is actually 21.5ish mm. Would this cause problems combining a 21.5mm know with a 22mm handle?

Also what would you guys recommend to glue the knot to the handle?

None of my knots were exactly a specific dimension,i have work with dozens of them
Some aren't an exactly circular shape.
Always were +- some 0,.... mm,that's not a problem
Don't forget that you need a space for the glue in the sides.
Use a quality epoxy and let it dry for a day
No need to be in a hurry.