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03-22-2018, 10:22 AM #1Senior Member
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My absolute pride, my Slater Bros Venture (circa 1850’s), fell out of its coffin box the other day and hit the deck. The scales are original ivory and immaculate, but a hairline crack running from the rear pin to the outside edge proved the weakness and the scale has split right through. Pics will follow when I get home, but can anybody advise how I can repair this? I absolutely do not want to replace the scales.
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03-22-2018, 10:45 AM #2Senior Member
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You can glue them to a G10 liner, or as I did, and epoxy a couple pieces of 3/4 oz. fiberglass to the inside of the scales.
Mike
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Superglue mixed with baking soda also works well. Dries quickly and can blend with scales.
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03-22-2018, 01:13 PM #4Senior Member
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And baking soda? Really? Whats the purpose of the baking soda? Is it just a thickening agent? All you guys have so many tips, its awesome.
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03-22-2018, 01:17 PM #5Senior Member
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Sorry to hear about the scale cracking. Have any pictures?
Regardless, lining seems to be a popular solution.
Baking soda is one I haven't heard before. Do you mix before putting in the crack or rub a little in first and put thin CA on top to soak in?
While we are on the subject. Has anyone tried ivory powder (like with horn) to fill larger cracks?
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It helps blend away the crack. Force some in crack. Apply Superglue and sprinkle some over glue before it sets up. Dries quickly with baking soda. Sand and polish.
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Yep, fixed bone with CA and soda.
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03-22-2018, 02:45 PM #8Senior Member
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This doesn't answer TomP30's question, though may still be of interest.
I got an email the other day from USA Knife supply about their new resin ivory scales that are very realistic, including the grain and herringbone end grain. They are $40 per set, so I'm guessing they are nice.
I would include a link, though this part of their site is down. The S grade is $40 and looks more realistic. The R grade is less expensive.
If interested, make sure to check that they have the needed length for straight razor scales.
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03-22-2018, 02:57 PM #9Senior Member
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The baking soda works as a binder, it actually makes a lot stronger repair than just CA
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Mike made his liner on the scales, but G-10 is available quite thin and can be used as a liner in sheet form as well.
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