Putting scales on knife.

[50 Shooter]

So I was looking around at knife blanks, found a blank that I like and bought it. I've narrowed down the scales that I want to put on the blade. Got the material for pins to hold the scales in place, anyone have a suggestion for a good epoxy? Have to go to the hardware store to get some clamps to hold the scales while the epoxy dries.

Here's a couple pics of the blade, didn't really want Damascus but I liked the style of the blade.

 

[50 Shooter]

Well let's see if it comes out here.

 

[Sam1911]

I've used a lot of Pop's epoxy: http://popsupply.bizhosting.com/pop_s_epoxy.html

Having said that, I don't know that there's much difference between the different brands. As long as you have a tight fit and are have pins to give the scales a good amount of resistance to shear, you'll be in good shape.

 

[Jeepergeo]

Most major brand two part epoxy formulations should be fine. I tend to steer away from the fast set ones when fast set is not an issue. For a knife, regular set epoxy should be fine.

And make sure you mix the epoxy two parts really well, and put some on the pins too.

Looks like a knice knife blank. (pun intended)

 

[50 Shooter]

Depending on how this one turns out I already have my eye on another. Guess I should look for some leather to make a sheath also.

 

[hso]

DevCon is good for small projects.

 

[Valkman]

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=731623&highlight=How+to+finish

 

[gillmeister692]

J-B WELD® 2-part epoxy is without equal !!

 

[redneck]

I like devcon, but I go with the highest bond strength and slowest cure time I can find. I have found that some of the faster set epoxies have a granular consistency that makes them very hard to get a good coat on pins and stuff, and you need a to clamp a lot tighter to get clean joints.
Also, make sure you are getting clear, there are some epoxies out there that are yellow or gray.

 

[JShirley]

Do you have any tools? The basic blade shape is very good, but the front of the handle metal could profitably be reduced.

 

[50 Shooter]

Thanks for the tips so far guys, when I get it done I'll post the pics of it.

Hopefully I can make the scales look as good as they do in the ad. I'll be sure to take my time sanding them down.

 

[Valkman]

The longer setting epoxies also tend to be waterproof, which is why I use them. 5 min. epoxy is what some knife makers use but it's not waterproof.