Thread: The Butchered Blade

I have never had good luck with any of the cheap tubes of epoxy sticking to horn. Are you using any particular epoxy or prepping your horn in any particular way?

I will be roughing up the mating surfaces with 80 grit then going with a jbweld transparent 2 part made for plastic Shaun. Sticks very well to horn, in my two prior attempts anyway.
Longevity still to be determined as they are both restores from this year. I tried mixing ground up horn with it the last time and didn't like the results so will be trying a black ink I hope to be compatible and will post some good macro close ups.
Best epoxies I have used outside of the industrial devcon products, or ciba geigy epoxies.

I have used cold cure for other applications, that I want an opaque black. It was easy to achieve with the smallest amount of graphite powder.

Graphite's a great idea!
Hadn't thought of trying that.
I'm slowly putting together a vacuum and pressure pot system for scale and handle burl/acrylite blanks predominantly, but the potential for scale saves exists as well. Thinking a good, runny marine grade epoxy, gel coat quality. Some thick vinyl sheeting and a green sand form to act as the mould and it could give some good results.
Some of the winter projects I will be working on though so I am getting way ahead of myself.

Originally Posted by outback

Thanks guys....
Mike... Thanks for the challenge!!!
It was a blast saving this blade, and a learning as well.

Thats why i like this African Padauk..... Close runner up to burl. [emoji6]

Right on man! It looks fantastic! I'm glad it got in good hands.. that wood looks great, and the shape of the scales, saved the tang stamp nice and crisp, great finish..
Hell yeah

Originally Posted by MikeT

Right on man! It looks fantastic! I'm glad it got in good hands.. that wood looks great, and the shape of the scales, saved the tang stamp nice and crisp, great finish..
Hell yeah

Thanks again. I took some comparison pics i thought you'd enjoy..[emoji5]

Originally Posted by RezDog

I have never had good luck with any of the cheap tubes of epoxy sticking to horn. Are you using any particular epoxy or prepping your horn in any particular way?

I have used both CA glue and aryldite 2 part epoxy on horn with no problems
I just sand if possible and clean with acetone to remove any oils ( natural or neetsfoot ) from the horn then apply the glue, and all is good so far

Originally Posted by outback

Thanks again. I took some comparison pics i thought you'd enjoy..[emoji5]

That's really cute. It's inspired me to have a go at one.

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Graphite's a great idea!
Hadn't thought of trying that.
I'm slowly putting together a vacuum and pressure pot system for scale and handle burl/acrylite blanks predominantly, but the potential for scale saves exists as well. Thinking a good, runny marine grade epoxy, gel coat quality. Some thick vinyl sheeting and a green sand form to act as the mould and it could give some good results.
Some of the winter projects I will be working on though so I am getting way ahead of myself.

B52, that's one of my next things on my wish list a vacuum system for stabilizing wood like maple & such. The Dorko looks astonishing Mike. My 400 blade is different & yours is much more beautiful. You did a great job!

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Graphite's a great idea!
Hadn't thought of trying that.
I'm slowly putting together a vacuum and pressure pot system for scale and handle burl/acrylite blanks predominantly, but the potential for scale saves exists as well. Thinking a good, runny marine grade epoxy, gel coat quality. Some thick vinyl sheeting and a green sand form to act as the mould and it could give some good results.
Some of the winter projects I will be working on though so I am getting way ahead of myself.

Mike !!!!!
Look into the "west systems"
Epoxy's systems, we use it in the marine industry.
Some" BAD ASS "stuff !!!