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Pukka Bundook · 8th November 2007, 02:03 PM

Olikara,

It seems resin from the peepol (?) tree was used for securing hilts, but others know much more than me on this subject.
I did once re-attach a hilt using the original resin, broken up and heated, but it was a fight!

If you Did use epoxy,(with colouring) it isn't an irreversible step. If the item is gently heated, the epoxy turns soft and the hilt could be removed.

All the best,
Richard.

8th November 2007, 02:03 PM	#15
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Resin Olikara, It seems resin from the peepol (?) tree was used for securing hilts, but others know much more than me on this subject. I did once re-attach a hilt using the original resin, broken up and heated, but it was a fight! If you Did use epoxy,(with colouring) it isn't an irreversible step. If the item is gently heated, the epoxy turns soft and the hilt could be removed. All the best, Richard.