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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2010 1:42:39 GMT
The 1860 has a small crack in the wood of the handle's core, which likely explains the blade's wobbliness. Any ideas on fixing it without unwrapping the leather and wire handle? I was thinking epoxy. I have also treated teh wood with mineral oil because it seemed "thirsty," as I have heard about some of Windlass' wood components. Of course I'm not trying to glue it with oil all over, but once it dries, I plan on doing the glueing.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2010 5:26:58 GMT
A water-based glue is going to be problematic because of the mineral oil. Even after the oil dries, it's going to repel the ability of the glue to swell the wood fibers and leave you with an unsatisfactory repair. Polyurethane glues such as Gorilla Glue, or 2-part epoxies such as West System, System 3, etc. are the industry standard for wood bonding when oils are present. The trick will be to work the glue sufficiently into the crack, and then tightly wrap the handle with something that won't mar the leather/wire until the glue sets. Something like a long, flat boot-lace would work. If you choose polyurethane, be sure to get moisture well into the crack before glueing and "clamping" with the wrapping material. I'm not sure I'd wrap it while on the tang as both types of cement can bond to steel. Any excess glue can be cleaned off with a file.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2010 3:14:32 GMT
I used Gorilla Glue, and was able to work the glue well into the crack. I'll let you know how it holds. Thanks.
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