Epoxy question and Ivory question

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Marcel J.B. Morin

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Hi:
Just two quick questions. Is there a preset tightness to put the C-clamps when epoxying handle materials on? And question 2. Will the 50 degree temperatures in my workshop affect my mammoth ivory and oosic adversely? If so, at what temperature should these materials be stored at? Thanks for the help.

Marcel
 
Pawnbroker...

When clamping try not to force all of the glue out from between your work...Glue starvation it's called...Clamp tight enought to hold the work but leave the glue to do it's job...

Natural materials like antler and ivory should be kept away from mosture and cool temps...My suggestion is to keep it in the house and if you have so much ivory that this is a problem, give me a call
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Marcel, it also helps to store those materials in ziplock type bags or some kind of sealed container.

Jake
 
I never use c-clamps. Too much clamping power. I use those cheap $1 spring clamps I buy at Home Depot. They provide just enough clamping power to hold the parts without causing glue starvation.
 
Thanks for the replies. I was using C-clamps and tightening them as much as I could. Wasn't much glue left that way. I will try those Spring clamps tonight and let you know the results. And, Running Dog, you know we never have too much material, especially bone and ivory. Thanks again for the help.

Marcel
 
I've always been afraid of glue starvation too, so something I've done, which I'm sure others of you have also is to drill a hole through the tang with a matching partial depth hole in each of the slabs.

When you place the epoxy, it fills all the holes and creates an internal "epoxy rivet".
 
I like cantilever clamps... known as CANT-TWIST clamps.

As far as the ivory, my first suggestion is to send it to me.

Second, if that's not feasable, many of us have either an old cabinet or a simple one made of plywood that has a light-bulb in it for a heat source. It's a really simple set-up, but it keeps the moisture away. I know a couple guys that buy their hard-wood in big blocks, cut it, and throw it in the cabinet to let it cure.

Just an idea
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