best way to glue a rattling hilt

Skeletor

Skeletor

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Ok, I know this has been covered but this is a bit different. The hilt on my khuk rattles (a slight turning motion), but the gap between it and the handle is very small. What is the best way to get some super glue in before the glue can dry. I have enough room on one end of the hilt to get in a folded piece of paper easily, I have a hard time getting an unfolded piece into the other end. Any suggestions?
 
I use Loctite 408 (I think it's 408). It comes in liquid form. A drop of liquid superglue should work. Maybe two.
 
My problem is how do I get the glue into such a small gap without covering my beautiful horn handle? Should I just wipe off any glue that gets on?
 
From the ol' high school science books...

Capillary action. If the glue is fluid enough a small drop placed on the seam with a pin should flow along the gap. You can test this with a drop of water applied the same way.
 
Skeletor-- you might want to try some 2-ton epoxy-- it tends to be pretty runny before it sets up, and if any gets on the horn, you can just wipe it off.
--Josh
 
I think I've pretty much given up. I tried getting the glue in, using a piece of paper as sort of a funnel. I got some of the glue on the brass but that was about all I accomplished, the hilt still rattles. I might try the pin thing but I definately don't feel like going out and buying some epoxy for it. Thanks for the help though. I'll post a little comical reward for you guys when I get the chance, you guys will love it.
 
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