Thread: Would you re-pin Ivory just to clean a rusted tang?

I remove them then use fiberglass cloth and resin to put a backing on the inside of both scales This will also make the existing cracks almost invisible.After sanding and polishing it is an invisible repair,and will prevent any future cracking.If you dont repair the existing cracks they usually get worse from the pressure you exert while stropping. Use the finest (thinnest) cloth available.The resin I use is System 3 Laminating resin,but any fiberglass resin will work.I have done a lot of these,including a Rodgers 7 day set a few years ago,and it still looks great.This will also work even if pieces are completely broken off just super glue the piece back to hold in place,and do the laminate.This is a real easy repair to do,Best Regards Gary