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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2009 22:16:29 GMT
I have a VA Practical Longsword I am considering adding decor to either side of the pommel: Unlike the Kriegschwert, this pommel does not have a recess or space to insert anything (else I would have used superglue/epoxy). My question is that what is the best adhesive to permanantly attach a coin, concho, jewel, etc.. to a smooth pommel? I have heard JB Weld works best, but I'd like to field the question for other opinions/options before continuing with the project.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Oct 27, 2009 2:40:21 GMT
I can only suggest JB weld, unless you want to look at soldering? But those Tandy Conch's are only plated in that chromey stuff. I think they are copper or something underneath. So I'd expect bad consequences from the soldering heat on those. If it is a genuine coin you could look at soldering... or JB weld.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2009 3:33:15 GMT
There are some supper epoxys that will do the job, but you will need to make the area that the coin is going over rough so the stuff will stick, same to the revers side og the coin....SanMarc.
Silver solder will work as well, but can get out of hand.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2009 18:15:41 GMT
Here is a Atrim i bought a while ago and i also wanted to add something to the pommel plus re wrap the wooden handle.I used a concho from Tandy,one one each side (obviously)and it cost about $7.00 total plus some glue I had around.The concho is a Pell dragon.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2009 18:23:43 GMT
BTW I forgot to add the glue I used was called Barge all purpose cement (The tube was squeezed so tight I had to unravel it to read it)It's in a yellow tube with a red top.It dries pretty quickly and sets up overnight. The concho had a threaded part that stuck out from the middle a bit in the back,Thats how they are held on cloth.So I just took my dremmel with a cutting wheel and zipped it off no great job but it will never be seen. Here is the Tandy page with the conchos I like the celtic cross myself.They seem to be into more western motifs but if you look around they do have some midi evil ones. www.tandyleatherfactory.com/default.asp
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Post by brotherbanzai on Oct 27, 2009 23:56:47 GMT
A bit more complex but if you want a really secure attachment but don't think you can cleanly silver solder it on, you could silver solder a little rod to the back of the coin, then drill a matching hole in the pommel (couter sink the hole by drilling a tiny bit with a slightly larger drill bit to give room for any solder buildup on the back of the coin) and epoxy it on. If using a concho, thread a small piece of rod into the hole in the concho, drill, and epoxy.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2009 19:19:04 GMT
JB Weld is a good product. It can make a very strong bond if used correctly. I would use it on the application you have brought up.
One word about epoxies. And that is CLEAN. Make sure the surfaces are clean and degeased with alcohol.
The other word is SURFACE prep. Roughen the surface just a bit with 400 grit. Clean with alcohol. You are ready to go!
dxr
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