Cord wrapped handle

[Whit]

I've finished up a combat utility knife with a 550 cord wrapped handle. I've heard people talk about using epoxy on cord wraps. How would I do that? Do I just put epoxy over the top after the wrap is done? Or soak the cord then wrap it? Either way, sounds like a mess! Can anyone help? Thanks.

 

[ddavelarsen]

What I do is trim the bristles on a flux brush till they're about 3/8" long to make them stiffer, then paint the epoxy on after the wrap. Work it in a bit with the brush, don't get too much on, and try not to do more than one coat. It's easier than it sounds and works very well.

Dave

 

[fitzo]

the epoxy for doing fiberglass in boats and autbody work is nicely thin and would make a nice treatment for coating a handle. paint it on after wrapped as dave suggested.