Who could replace the scales on this Cudeman folding knife?

[deltablade]

The wood scale on this Cudeman cracked, and replacing it is beyond me. Is there someone on here who could put some new scales on?

 

[Bill DeShivs]

It can be repaired, but the repair will show.
I can rehandle it, but it would probably be cheaper if a knifemaker does it.

 

[deltablade]

do you think super glue would stabalize it as a repair?

 

[Bill DeShivs]

I do, but you would need to glue it, clamp it quickly, and spray it with accelerator.
Then, sand and match the existing finish.
I would try this first. It may look OK.

 

[deltablade]

what is an accelerator?

 

[kwackster]

Baking soda is one option.

 

[Mk-211]

what is an accelerator?

Click on "watch on YouTube"

 

[kwackster]

One thing though that few people know: the combination of super glue with baking powder produces a tiny whiff of invisible gas that has a tendency to settle on the first wet surface it encounters.
If this wet surface is your eyeball you might have a serious problem.

In short: if possible do everything outside, wear eye protection, and do not watch the process up close.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Super glue accelerator is a spray liquid that is sold in hobby shops. Baking soda will cause the glue to "erupt" as it quickly hardens-leaving a rough surface that is higher than the surrounding area.
The good spray accelerators don't do this.