Val Deale
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I like the tone variations and the grain in the walnut a lot. Also like the right side retractable table. Does it use a slide bar or a simple arm and pin?
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Josh Dekubber
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It has a slide
Eric-NH
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That WOULD be a super cool look. Maybe brass tool hangers
Val Deale
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That nautical idea would look really sharp Larry. I wonder if RC Planebuyer would fabricate brass Z channel using their ss jigs? Probably would be expensive.
LMichaels
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Yeah, I remember many years ago, back in 7th or 8th grades my friend's dad built a small cabin cruiser from scratch in their basement (yes ala NCIS Gibbs). He bult the entire thing of mahogany, he was a tool and die maker and made every piece of brightwork, and cleats himself from brass, hand steamed, fitted and pegged every board, the framework, name it. The only thing he did not make was the Evinrude motor and it's control system. Once all fitted and built he disassembled it board by board, and rebuilt it again on a trailer. It was a gorgeous boat
Cody Bratton
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I would love to see that Sappy Walnut on one of the OG Brown lidded grills, with some of the big fat white walls on it!
Josh Dekubber
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I hadn't thought about that combination but I bet it would look pretty good! Otherwise I'll probably use something with a dark colored lid. Most likely black Platinum if I come across it. Platinum lids are available all over Arizona all the time. I might just pick one up and ship it back to Washington or just build the grill in Arizona.
Cody Bratton
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Yellow and purple together? sounds like a Vikings theme!One of those yellow hoods would look great with Purpleheart wood!!
Mike - LA
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OopsYellow and purple together? sounds like a Vikings theme!
if that’s football I know nothing about it I’m not a sports guy at all but it is bow season 
Val Deale
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I have some general questions of Genesis x000 wood handles and I was hoping someone could help out. I'm going to try and make a custom wood handle with a router table I recently purchased. If I have the dimensional board worked out, what are the router bits used in the process for edging and the cut-outs? I'm thinking the edges on the handles are made with 1/4" roundover bits and the cut-outs are made with 1/4" straight bits (probable with multiple progressively increased bit heights on a router table). I noticed also that the cut-outs have slight levels on the originals. Are these added later? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Josh Dekubber
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For starters yes to this question.
I'm kind of a perfectionist because I like over analyze and over think things through trying to figure out different possible way to achieve my desired outcome. A lot of time I come up with my own methods that aren't mainstream but work well for me. I'm always try to figure out if I can make any small changes to improve my process. So as far as the home made jig I made incorporating 2 bench vises id maybe suggest a different route of execution.
But...
After measuring and analyzing several different factory original handles and my first attempt being slightly off I'm now confident I can exactly replicate the 4 different x000 handles that I have the originals of. All of them having the same beveled slot design.
This is my 5/16" plunge bit
This is my 1/8" round off bit for around the inside of the slots.
One thing I have changed is originally I also used this 1/8" bit on the outside of the handle but have switched to 1/4 round off bit on the outside only.
I'm also going to order some straight bevel bits to experiment and further refine my technique instead of the 1/8" round off bit inside the slots and also be more careful when finish sanding not to round off the bevel.
I'm still making tiny changes to perfect my method to the best of my abilities.
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Josh Dekubber
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I just ordered this bit to test on the bevel edge inside each slot in the handle to further refine my technique. With this 45 degree straight bevel instead of my 1/8 round off. The factory handle bevel thickness is 3/16 wide so this bit being 1/4 should easily be adjusted in height to exactly replicate the original beveled edge in the slots of the handle.
I researched high quality carbide tipped bits because I'm dealing with the hardest wood making these more expensive than most people may need for other woods.
I researched high quality carbide tipped bits because I'm dealing with the hardest wood making these more expensive than most people may need for other woods.
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Val Deale
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Josh, thank you for writing such a comprehensive description of your tools and techniques for fabricating handles! Your work is always spectacular. I looked at my handle more closely and I see that it is a 5/16" slot and not 1/4" like I thought. It's also interesting that when you look at the treatment of the slot on the front side (and only the front) it is a slight bevel and not a roundover. But a roundover still looks good.
Today I bought some maple and oak finished wood at 3/4" x 1.5" at Home Depot. I will be making a custom handle for a friend's Silver B. I plan to do short slots on the ends and a laser engraving in the middle. I'm not sure if I should laser engrave first and stain and varnish after or engrave after staining. I will probable test some samples. When I get it done, I'll post some photos. Thanks again for the help and photos. I really appreciate it!
Josh Dekubber
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You're welcome Val.
Always happy to help and glad my rambling on had some useful content. I'm still dialing in but happy with how the process is going.
I'll share more when my new bit comes and I execute more handles.
I'll be interested to see your results on your handles and your process.
Val Deale
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I just ordered the 5/16" Amana straight and the 1/8" Amana 1/8" Radius Miniature round over. Even though a 45 degree bevel looks closer to historic accuracy, I really like the 1/8" radius on the photos I've seen on your Junior inside cut outs. I've looked at some videos about "plunging" on a router table for the cutout slots and look forward to trying it out. For the outside edges, I already have a 1/4" round over. I think 3/16" radius seems more historically accurate but 1/4" should have a nice look and feel too. Im going to start with a piece of maple. I'll send photos when I make some progress.
Josh Dekubber
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Sounds great Val I look forward to seeing your progress!