Broke down and decided I might make some copper tools. Unless I can find some Delrin rod soon, I've been pondering what to use as handle material. Figuring yes I can make a pressure flaker and ishi stick out of wood and wrap to keep from splitting, but what fun is that? So I've got some round (cant remember what size, have to check) aluminum stock. Thinking of making a pressure flaker and ishi stick out of that. Drill a hole in the end for the copper, and then one in the side to tap for a set screw.
I understand that Delrin is supposed to flex and really pop the flakes off. How much of a disadvantage would I have by making it of solid round aluminum stock? Regular flaker and ishi stick.
Dont want to ruin perfectly good stuff if the stiffness is going to handicap me. I have an old rake handle I can use and not be out anything if I should just use wood. Already have the aluminum from another preject that I started and didnt finish, but dont want to start cutting it and drilling if it seemed dumb.
