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  1. 12-12-2009, 12:38 PM #1
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    Default Bengall In Translucent horn

    The eBay description said slight repair to handle but in good working order, and of coarse the picture didnt show the scale that was split and held together by 2 pieces of wire, but for 8 bucks you cant complain.
    The scales were pretty much shot but I had to at least try saving them. Sanded away some rough bits, filled the crack and some other holes with epoxy, Then sanded and reshaped a little.
    The blade got hand sanded carefully (didnt want to loose that etch) up to a respectable mirror finish. Acrylic wedge and all pinned together with brass pins and stacked brass washers.
    Dont know how long that crack will hold together but I'll just wait and see.
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    wow! i wouldn't have thought those scales could have been saved.
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    Great save, those scales have a lot of character and patina.

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  7. 12-12-2009, 04:30 PM #4
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    Now that's a very nice save there...Wow!
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  9. 12-12-2009, 04:30 PM #5
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    Very nice. Great save of the scales!!!

    I hope she shaves well.
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    Dude ! Nice save

    If you have any doubts about the epoxy get some EpiGlue marine epoxy. Good match for blonde horn & amazing bond strength.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JetHed View Post
    Very nice. Great save of the scales!!!
    +1 Nice work!
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  13. 12-17-2009, 05:23 AM #8
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    wow impressive save on the scales, nice work on the metal too.
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