WWII buttcap fix?

Another one of the pluses of superglue in general is for minor cuts. I was playing around a woodpile last week (imagine that), and did a pretty good job on a finger. Not too deep, but wide. A bandaid would close it, but it would wash off in 2 or 3 hand washings and re-open.

So I got the gel type superglue from Walmart (don't know what type), held the cut together, and applied it to the OUTSIDE of the cut (over the top) for a minute or 2, and it was set, and set for good. It healed faster than usual, and also didn't have the continual pain of re-opening. The superglue takes about 3 days to wash off, by then the wound is healed, or you could always re-apply.

I was dumbfounded how well it worked. I have superglue in all my packs and first aid kits now, and it will be the dressing of choice from now on.

Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor, it's not sterile, try at your own risk.
 
I would rather force some of the dust into the goo while wet on the wood handles. I've had better luck that way. Looks more like a true wood filler.
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I'll try this next time. Seems if I mix the sawdust into the epoxy, it always turns out a lot darker than the wood.
 
Come to think about it I'm wondering if Bura doesn't use something like that to patch the horn handles that Uncle Bill has talked about. They look like he does an outstanding job of matching colors but, he hasn't had any practice.:D
 
Well back again. Had to go to work right after my last post here. So, I haven't tried the "Bondini Fix". I keep reading this thread I'll probably need it though. Using the charcoal dust to color epoxy sounds kinda interesting. What other kind of dye would you use? Since I haven't done anything to "fix" the problem that started this thread might try the,,,,,,,,,,,,I guess I'll know when I get to WalMart. Thanks for all the help. :)
 
Swede79: Now this is hearsay, but I heard that superglue was originally invented as a way to close surface wounds in the field, quick and dirty. So you may be using it for its intended purpose.

Keith

En Ferro Veritas
 
They have over the counter bandages that are better and safer than superglue. Same idea. I haven't used any, but I think it sprays on. You can probably eat it safely. Don't take that as gospel and put it on the morning pancakes.


munk
 
Originally posted by munk
They have over the counter bandages that are better and safer than superglue. Same idea. I haven't used any, but I think it sprays on. You can probably eat it safely. Don't take that as gospel and put it on the morning pancakes.


munk
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You mean the stuffs edible????:barf: Maybe thats what happened to Euell Gibbons. Might have put too much on his morning pine tree.
 
Originally posted by hoghead


You mean the stuffs edible????:barf: Maybe thats what happened to Euell Gibbons. Might have put too much on his morning pine tree.
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Have you ever heard the tale of Mr Gibbon's and his Goldenrod and Hickory Nuts?;):D
 
hoghead,

i use a purpose made epoxy dye from texas knife makers supply...they have a range of colors (black, white, red, yellow, blue, etc.) and it works great. i make knives from nordic style spike tang blades and this dye mixed with devcon 30 min epoxy has worked really well for me. the bottle it comes in has no ingredients list, so for all i know its just india ink or something equally common. whatever it is, it works well without compromising the quality of the epoxy. as i recall it's about $5.00 a bottle which should last a long time (it's pretty concentrated...i just dip my mix stick in the bottle and that's more than enough to dye a batch of epoxy).

here's a link to texas knife makers supply...i buy alot of my supplies there...good service.

http://www.texasknife.com/TKS_Mainframe.htm

good luck with your project,

e.
 
Thanks for the info on Texas Knifemakers Supply. I used epoxy and a little charcoal dust for color. It looks like Laha and should hold just fine! Anybody needing to fix a khuk like this should print this thread. There is a wealth of good info here. Thanks again to everybody who contributed!:)
 
Yvsa :D Finally found your post after 2 days of research.
Do you know who makes the Bondini 2 super glue. I checked Walmart in Albuquerque - DUHHHH. Didn't know what I was talking about.
I also ran a search on the Walmart Web site. Another strike out.
Was able to check a couple of other stores in Albuquerque and Edgewood, No luck.
Also, tried a search on the internet. No luck.
Really looking for a source. Thanks, Dale
 
I have one military that did this. Put the cap back in the proper position, lay the kuk in the back (or front) window of your car & let the sun heat that Himalayan epoxy up. Leave it alone until car has cooled off completely; like just before bedtime. This has worked for me & I have never had to redo it. Don't know about wood scales. I'd probably go for a good gap filling epoxy like 'Gorilla Glue' or some of the epoxy you can find on line or in the catalog of Highland Hardware down in Georgia, or Garret Wade up in New York.
 
I don't have a problem with the Butt Caps so far.
It was a crack in a wood handle that I wanted to fix.
Thought putting some of the bondini 2 gel in there mixed with some
black shoe polish or charcoal dust would do the trick or a more blendable color of sawdust. I don't mind the crack being highlighted, just as long as it stops it from cracking anymore. It's on an 18 inch AK Blem from Uncle. Just gives it a bit of character, I'm absolutely satisfied with it.
 
I just checked the back of my bottle of Bondini.
The maker seems to be Pro-Tel, Inc. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-6117. There is also the name Pacer Technology 2000 with the same location address. Hope this helps.:)
 
That's what I was looking for. Will call the company if I have to.
You and Yvsa appear to hold this product in high esteem. Want to fix that crack and have some on hand for whatever comes up. Thanks again, Dale
 
Dale look in the paint dept of your local Wal-Mart instead of the glue dept.
At least that's where I find it as I've never seen it with the other glues out of that dept.
I know they have it here in Phoenix where we're at now so they should also have it in 'Querque.:)
 
Checked in several dept. Hardware, adhesives, sports. I did have a clerk trying to help, but didn't have too much knowledge of adhesives, etc.

Have to take Mom into Dr on Thurs, will swing by and check it out.
I also have an email in to the mfr on the bottle, that Pappy had. Will see what kind of reply I get.
 
wouldn't YOU feel ridiculous if you had to give out an address with "Rancho Cucamonga" in it?

Sounds like something from a Hope/Crosby movie farce.


Kis
:rolleyes:
 
Regarding Bondini in 'Burque: I've bought some out here in Gallup. It was with other brands of superglue in the hardware/paint section. It seems like a basic enough item that every Walmart should have some. Then again, my Wally World doesn't have Tru oil, so I dunno. If I see any when I'm in the big city, I'll let you know.

Regarding super glue for cuts: Band-Aid makes a cyanoacrylate glue for cuts, but it's $$$ (about $8). It's pretty new, and I haven't used it. PERSONALLY, I don't think regular superglue would hurt you, provided it's in small quantities, like what would be necessary for a small cut. I'd stay away from large, deep, or dirty cuts. Even in our wonderful modern antibiotic age, infections can get you in big trouble!
 
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