anyone know of a clear epoxy?

Originally posted by btice
Dean, I am repairing one end of the khuk handle under the buttcap. A little over 1/4 inch has broken off.
Ben
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Let me throw out a thought and get others opinions. Would it be a good idea to drill a tiny hole into the wood, and screw a very small screw almost all of the way in. That way, the epoxy/wood mix would have something to hold on to.

Just a thought,

Steve
 
Steve, I think that's a good idea. Tiny screws, tiny screws, where did I put those tiny screws? Can't find 'em. Oh well, another ligitimate excuse to get to Home Depot. :D

Ben
 
I think a screw would likely be more trouble than it was worth.
The epoxy should hold just fine.

Assuming a clean surface,
and some epoxies I think I've seen claim even that isn't needed.
Other part of clean would be oil & grease free surface.
If the surfaces are shiny or smooth it wouldn't hurt
to scratch it up lightly to get some fresh surface to grip.
 
Well Dean, I have been accused of overdoing it from time to time.:D

Why use one nail when two will do? ;)

Steve
 
You know, I may have to get another khuk with a broken handle. That way I fix one each and experiment with the results. "Honest Honey, the guys on the forum are counting on me to post the results."
:rolleyes:

Ben
 
Originally posted by btice ......You know, I may have to get another khuk with a broken handle. That way I fix one each and experiment with the results.
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:D Any excuse for a khuk. :D
 
Here's a bit from another thread that adds a good notion.

From Pappy:

"with the clear epoxy some charcoal dust will darken the fill up so you don't have to dye it. I mix the dust in the resin before adding the hardener. If you get too much dust you will know it real quick so you can add resin. Waste of a small amount I can handle but throwing the stuff away and starting over is a no no with me. The same can be done with fine saw dust on the wood handles.

I would rather force some of the dust into the goo while wet on the wood handles. I've had better luck that way. Looks more like a true wood filler"
 
Well, I finally got around to putting all the suggestions to work. Used some good oak sawdust and devcon epoxy. Made a nice batch of wood filler. It came out great! Let some Behr Golden Oak Stain soak in...several times...and now it looks almost like part of the original grain pattern. You can still tell that it's a repair, but not bad, if I do say so myself. It never would have come out that good without you all's help. Thanks, I really do appreciate it.
 
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