Thread: Fix for cracked scales?

You could probably put in on before, but I would reapply after with the needle tip applicator. They kind of advertise it as a, let's say I guess, a long lasting solution that won't wash off, etc., but I suspect friction and abrasion from rubbing the scales and pivot pin will reduce its effect. Guns and most knives aren't going to get the wear and tear of a daily use razor. I think it will be a good last line of defense, but I will still use mineral or camellia oil on the pivot also. I'm going to try it on the blade and see how well it holds up, but being very careful of those areas such as the bevel and spine, especially the bevel where I'm sure it won't stand up to honing or stropping. I think it's just another level of protection, but not a cure all solution. Daily cleaning and drying and oil as needed are still the best preventatives. Howard

I used exactly the same brass and glue for my repairs, it seems like it will hold up. I fixed a Boker that was broken in the exact center of the scales like that, and it's held up so far.

Pinning was going well until the glue couldn't hold any longer. Looks like I'll end up making new scales sooner rather than later. I've got a whopping 12oz peen hammer, so I'll get a smaller one. Don't know for sure if that was the point of failure, or if it was the first-timmers lack of experience. Good fun all around though. I think I'll stick with the restore aspect. Good learning experience! I hope someone can learn from my failure as I have done.

Keep in mind this same repair might work fine on a different set of scales made of Celluloid, this is the problem that I was referring to in my first post..
There are quite a few different compounds that were used over the years to make Celluloid so some things work and some don't when it comes to repairing them... Basically, some will let glue stick and hold, and others don't, some work with Acetone welding some don't ... It also might have worked with this set using Epoxy rather than a CA there is just is no way of knowing until you try each set... Epoxy usually has the best rate of success because you can create a mechanical lock using a burr and/or drill bit

What type of epoxy would you recommend trying? I'm open for a round two.