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Offline T Folts

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Glue for handle
« on: February 08, 2008, 11:59:00 AM »
I got a knife kit where you basically just glue and shape the handle to the tang but not sure what I can use for the glue. I was told smooth on but I cant get it locally and I dont need much, any other glue epoxy that I can use?
Thanks
Terry
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Offline skullworks

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Re: Glue for handle
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2008, 12:06:00 PM »
I use 2 ton epoxy for mine. I just make sure everything is as flat and flush fitting as possible. And also clean.
'cuz deer huntin' ain't catch & release!

Offline madness522

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Re: Glue for handle
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2008, 12:27:00 PM »
I have used Weldwood before. It is a contact cement and so far the handle has stayed together.  I'll know for sure one of these years when I harvest a deer with a stick bow I'll use that knife to dress it.
Barry Clodfelter
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Offline MYSTIKBOW

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Re: Glue for handle
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2008, 12:47:00 PM »
4 min. epoxy by JB weld works really well also.
I reckon so

Offline OconeeDan

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Re: Glue for handle
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2008, 11:08:00 PM »
Devcon epoxy from Walmart, 2 bucks.  Either 2 Ton or 5 min will work fine.

Offline dave hiltz

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Re: Glue for handle
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2008, 06:26:00 AM »
I use 2 ton epoxy, you need to make sure every part of the blade and the wood are clean, use acetone to clean with.  The only thing with 2 ton epoxy is after many times in the dish washer the heat will make the handles seperate from the blade.  In a hunting knife you should have no problem.  good luck.

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