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Guys what do you think is the best Expoy for For Stag/ Ram /bone Scales

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Are you talking about epoxy? If that's what you're talking about, any two part epoxy should do the trick. A very thin coat on a clean surface is all you'll need.
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Yup thats the one lol

Sorry for my speed typing errors ha !!!

Is there a particular brand you prefer ?
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JonTerry wrote: Fri Nov 25, 2022 1:14 pm
Is there a particular brand you prefer ?
Nope but I would recommend a trial run on a piece to be epoxied before doing the real thing.

J-B Weld has worked well for me in the past. I would recommend the clear epoxy. This is a gray color.
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Brilliant !!!

I was going to ask advice on this a few days ago and bought some of this brand epoxy last week (still hasnt arrived yet)

I have bought the marine version so hopefully should be ok ??
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You should be good to go. Just remember, a clean surface and easy does it wins the race. Please report back once the project is finished. ::tu::
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jerryd6818 wrote: Fri Nov 25, 2022 1:54 pm You should be good to go. Just remember, a clean surface and easy does it wins the race. Please report back once the project is finished. ::tu::
Will do !!!

I'm playing with a roughrider lockback kit at the moment, but have quite a few better knives that I would like to custom, once I feel confident.

Already messed up some Ram scales by over sanding the fit ...........
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Here is a thread from years ago where people actually tested various types of adhesives. The linked article is a long read, so be prepared to take a while with it.

viewtopic.php?f=37&t=18618&p=151238&hil ... st#p151238

At first I used Gorilla glue (regular and clear). These are not epoxy adhesives, but it works well. I believe that the regular Gorilla glue held the best of the two, though it will foam out of any crack.
Then I moved to using epoxy instead. I have used many brands and had no problems with any of them. Of course, I also pin the handles as well, so that will help with any adhesive.
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Any good epoxy should be fine.
I started using this SystemThree Blade Pro epoxy this year and have been very happy with it. It’s got good working time and exceptional strength.
https://www.systemthree.com/products/bl ... N4QAvD_BwE
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I use Locktite A326. It has a primer that you use one both surfaces and use the adhesive on one. It is a structural adhesive.
I have been told that it is what Buck uses. I have had no problems with it.
https://www.amazon.com/LOCTITE-AA-326-M ... 223&sr=8-2
You must use primer 7649 or it will not set.
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