There was video also for the making of handle .. but i was saving material a lot there (most expensive part is nice wood for handle) and the process is more or less dangerous .. so i did not make the video for public.... But basically you make a template also for the handle ... then you attach it the same way like blade template but now to the wood of the handle (8mm thickness) with 1.5mm double sided tape.
And here you are using a radious bit R9.5 ... not flat one ... something like this:
http://www.cmtutensili.com/show_items.asp?pars=RB~7/8/938~2~2~2
Here you have to be very careful when you are using harder wood (which are the best for nice looking grain and colour) just touch gently the grinder and go with the wood towards direction of the cutting edge of the bit. not in the direction of rotation .... this can tear the wood apart and it just can really hurts you a lot when you just hold it gently. hold it really strong a be careful and
do not do it on one attempt, i have usualy make it with 10 or more slides.... .. use a longer wood for handle and lonfer template so you have enough space of safe zones for you to hold it strongly and safe. I remember first time when i make video of it and i was not careful enough i just shot down mi camera with it ... ;-)
I`m lucky i have all fingers.... The best way is to use cork which is relatively easy and safe to grind....
To get hands on the cork is easy .. just go to Ikea (or something like it) and try to find a cork pads under plate in desired width.
The slope ant the end you just easy grind it on the flatgrinder in desired angle .
Hope this helps you ....
But be Very careful you have only ten fingers and one life !
Robert
