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Post by Eric Bergeron on Mar 9, 2021 19:53:26 GMT
So I got a great deal on a seax I liked, $75 shipped but part of the deal was that the bolster? the brass part is loose because possibly the wood shrank. I've uploaded a video to show what I am talking about as well as a picture, what can I do to fix this? Should I send it to someone or is it a job I can do myself?
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Post by randomnobody on Mar 9, 2021 20:18:37 GMT
My first thought was "just glue it" but then I saw how much of the shoulder was visible. String is probably your best bet. Shoot, wrap it until it's flush and tight, then epoxy it to keep it that way.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2021 21:05:27 GMT
You could probably try a number of things, use thin twine(Hemp preferably, Historically) to wrap around the tang shoulder, etc. I think it would actually look cool and would probably be how a warrior would deal with it in the field. Just a suggestion. That's what I like using. Hemp and wood glue. Makes a rock hard finished product Another option is fishing wire. It's clear, you can melt off the ends, and it's strong. If you are brave, you can smear a thin layer of epoxy over it
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Mar 9, 2021 21:09:38 GMT
Yes, all of the above. String and epoxy...BRILLIANT!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2021 21:11:19 GMT
Yes, all of the above. String and epoxy...BRILLIANT! I like to apply it with a cheap dollar store paint brush. Can make a nice thin, hard to notice, coat
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2021 21:26:40 GMT
Floss, coffee grounds and superglue.
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Post by randomnobody on Mar 9, 2021 21:34:03 GMT
Floss, coffee grounds and superglue. Coffee grounds? I'm stumped, what do those do?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2021 22:03:36 GMT
Floss, coffee grounds and superglue. Coffee grounds? I'm stumped, what do those do? Color and bulk. Shoe polish mixed with superglue similarly. Sand and polish to suit afterwards. Wind floss between handle and brass bolster. Leave that less than flush. Add colored and "bolstered" glue. Grounds add both color and body to fill crevice to later finish with abrasive papers. Grounds for bulk and texture. Just colored glue to finish would look more like a plastic spacer. Restoration tips 101. I have also used polystyrene pellets from a hot cup and superglue colored from my morning coffee to repair a WWI Japanese colonial sword's same. Without fill but with color to restore stag. Cheers GC
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Post by randomnobody on Mar 9, 2021 22:42:13 GMT
Huh, neat. I wouldn't have thought to try to color it.
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Mar 9, 2021 22:55:38 GMT
WoW thank you all for your suggestions! Time to shop for some supplies to try out.
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