What would happen if I placed a steel rod into the center of the wooden handle? Would it reinforce the handle?
>>1009347
yeah it will reinforce it. just make sure you're not going to break something more expensive if you put too much force on the reinforced handle.
>>1009347
Generally yes, but it does depend a bit on what the handle is going to be used for- leverage and striking both will be slightly different
>>1009347
It would pretty much only have the strength of the steel, as the wood loses it's strength. The wood's strength is from its natural grain and handles are cut from center of the log for density. Basically, you'll have a steel handle with a wood grip. Better off just making a handle out of steel pipe and tape for the grip. Far easier, and lighter than you're idea.
You'd end up with a wooden veneered steel handle.
As has been stated you would lose the strength of the wood by cutting the grain. In the case of picture you've shown you'll find the metal will be more flexible than the wood and crack the wood around it as it bends.
You could use a different shape of metal like an I beam and it would be more ridgid but obviously more difficult to do.
You could use a larger piece of metal but you will further weaken the wood.
If the handle is only going to be stressed in one direction, than a flat piece of metal with two slabs, like the handle of a full hilt knife would work .
I made an improved sketch
>duh iz steel stronger dan wood duhh?
"yes"
>>1009727
I don't think there's a single poster in this thread that didn't understand your idea from the original image. You have your answer. It will be as strong as the steel inside it, while the wood will lose structure.
>>1009727
I still don't get it.
Can you render a 3D imaging? It's a little hard to grasp.
Y'all know where i can get step wedges in bulk?
Or at least a place that has a diverse selection?
>>1009727
how are you going to put it back together once you cut it in half?
Do it the other way around and you'll be golden.
