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Fixin Drawknife Handles???

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ga6693:

--- Quote from: koan on November 30, 2013, 11:21:18 pm ---I have only used the 5 minute 2 part epoxies... Is there a way to thin that out maybe and soak em?

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The 5 minute two part epoxy's are generally heat sensitive, which can be an advantage or disadvantage according to the usage. If you don't like the way it sets, just heat it up and remove it. Most 5 minute epoxy's are not considered as strong as the longer setting ones. In a pinch you can use J&B Weld which is very strong and durable if you don't mind the gray color.
 

Dvankirk58:
I used JB Weld to fix mine. Worked great.

Pat B:
Brian, Massey finish is epoxy thinned with a solvent. I use it a lot with cord wrapped bow handles. I use the 2ton epoxy that comes in the double syringe and thin it with acetone. I never measure but mix it to the consistency I want, usually very watery. I mix the epoxy first before thinning but I'm not sure that is necessary.
 Once the acetone evaporates you give the epoxy the suggested time to cure and you are good to go. I just used some yesterday on a handle wrap for my trade bow.
 If you wanted to reattach the handle to the knife I would think making the epoxy pourable but not too thin would be your best bet.

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