Recommendation? Stag handle slab came away from full tang.

DavidZ

DavidZ

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My favorite stag handle came away ever so slightly away from the tang up near the guard. Very little! Only about one inch by maybe by 0.010" I only was drawn attention to it when I rubbed my finder between the mating area of the guard and the stag. Previously smooth, and now the stag was slightly raised. I do not want it to continue, and would like to fix it before it gets worse. Do not want blood or other fluids in there.
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Is there a way to inject super glue in there and clamp it?
Thin epoxy if there is such a thing?
Any ideas would be appreciated.
 
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Well you have 2 separate issues: 1 filling the gap
2 preventing further movement.
For 2 I'm not sure glue will help, bone like wood reacts to environmental conditions.
For 1 honestly I think poking melted wax into the gap with a needle would work pretty well.
 
Can you show the pins, please?
The problem is not filling the gap-it's attempting to remove the gap.
The stag may continue to move.

BTW- I have no idea why this post is so light!
 
Not necessary. Mosaic pins don't hold the scales on, they just add shear strength.
You can fill the gap with super glue.
Don't be surprised it it keeps getting bigger, though.
 
Natural materials should really always be attached with mechanical fasteners like corby bolts, or peened pins.
 
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