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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2008 5:30:26 GMT
I have a Qama with a loose hilt. It was tight when I got it but as I played with it I noticed this black crumbly stuff coming out from between the slabs and the tang. Soon the hilt was moving. Would my best option be to just clear out all the old glue or whatever was used and epoxy, or can I peen the rivets tighter?
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Aug 7, 2008 5:41:12 GMT
yeah ..... try tightening the rivets but if that doesn't work epoxy should
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2008 5:47:28 GMT
Thanx. To tighten them should I hit the pointed or flush rivets (there different one side is spiked the other flush)? I plan to customize the grip anyways so messing up the points isnt too big a deal.
Drax/Rob
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Aug 7, 2008 6:04:30 GMT
doesn't really matter then ;D
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Post by 293master293 on Aug 8, 2008 2:10:04 GMT
Just do not get rid of those grips if you are going to customize the handles. Those are buffalo horn.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2008 2:59:07 GMT
I just wanted to put filework and possible embed stuff (emblems jewels whatever) into the handle. I dont have the tools or materials to replace it, and the buffalo seems good, just the uneven surface of the slabs (on the inside, where the black gluish stuff makes it look flush) is kinda irritating, although I plan to fill in the gaps with epoxy (possibly with black plastic fillings mixed in). I havent started yet because I have to buy a ball peen hammer.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2008 4:13:28 GMT
Get a small ball peen hammer for this job. An 8oz. one will be fine, and the smaller ball will make it easier to hit the ends of the rivets without hitting the surrounding horn. Also, peen on the flush side, not the side with the "cones" sticking up. Most full tang knife handles that are riveted on are also epoxied. I'm guessing the black, flaky stuff you're seeing is some of the epoxy with tiny shards of horn stuck to it. Make sure you clean as much of that out as you can before squirting more adhesive in there. Be careful with the peening too. You don't need to use a lot of force, just enough to start dimpling the end of the rivet until it starts to spread out a little.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2008 20:14:38 GMT
Thanx, I used the 8 oz ball peen (had to get one at home depot) and it tightened it right up. I'm gonna do some cutting (after I sharpen) and then if it stays tight fill the gaps with epoxy.
Drax/rob
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