Thread: Restored Sheaf Works Lip loper

I did this restore for a member. It's a 6/8 but it's huge. The horn scales were bug and worm eaten but I repaired the majority of the bug damage with CA. It should shave fine. I think Sweeney Todd might even like this one.

Never heard of that kind before...but she's a looker!

ooooh... shiny

i love it !!!

Greg Frazer

Originally Posted by crichton

Never heard of that kind before...but she's a looker!

It was new to me too. The stamped name on the scales was upside down from what I have seen before and the pivot hole in the tang was stamped with a 1/4 punch. I to use a bushing and a shim to get the slop out.

Nice work, looks really good!

Originally Posted by Kenrup

The horn scales were bug and worm eaten but I repaired the majority of the bug damage with CA.

Could you explain how you did this, as I got a horn scale that has a gouge in it, and wondered what my options were. Do you just fill the hole with CA( many thin layers) or what?

Originally Posted by bjorn

Nice work, looks really good!





Could you explain how you did this, as I got a horn scale that has a gouge in it, and wondered what my options were. Do you just fill the hole with CA( many thin layers) or what?

Using CA on horn it helps to use something to rough it up a touch. In holes I'll use a Dremel brush. The horn will let some fibers loose and this acts like rebar. I will apply the CA in layers and use accelerator between. When it's hard I'll shape it with a Dremel and 1200 W/D paper. It's hard when dry but it sure works.

Thanks, I've got to try this, the scales I've got can't get any worse!

I like that blade!

Ken,
Very nice work. You should be proud of it.

That's a beauty! Now I want one..