Epoxy for restoration

MARW · Yesterday, 09:42 PM

Hi all. I am confused as to what to use while repairing antiques. I am usually concerned with shamshirs where you have to fill in the guard with some material. Traditionally, a whitish glue was used, as explained in the paper by Dr Khorasani. I have been told by a lead restorer that he will use epoxy as a filler in the guard. To me, it seems a very non reversible fix. Any thoughts?

Interested Party · Yesterday, 10:47 PM

Try searching "cutlers resin"

Here is a good thread to start with. Look at post #19

Yesterday, 09:42 PM	#1
MARW Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Posts: 9	Epoxy for restoration Hi all. I am confused as to what to use while repairing antiques. I am usually concerned with shamshirs where you have to fill in the guard with some material. Traditionally, a whitish glue was used, as explained in the paper by Dr Khorasani. I have been told by a lead restorer that he will use epoxy as a filler in the guard. To me, it seems a very non reversible fix. Any thoughts?

Yesterday, 10:47 PM	#2
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 450	Try searching "cutlers resin" Here is a good thread to start with. Look at post #19