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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben
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Hullo everybody,
Is there a simple way to remove a bone handle from a keris when it is filled and fixed to the tang with caulking compound/plaster (i.e. removal w/o damaging the pierced carving)? The last time I did it, it was so laborious ![]() Best, |
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Singapore
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a) soak the hilt intermittently in lukewarm water till the hilt loosen, b) heat the blade from a distance till the hilt is loosen (most effective way that I've tried) Another option which is quite risky, place the blade in between a thick book, put pressure on the book while trying to move the hilt bit by bit. Happy trying. |
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben
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Thanks for your help. Now all I have to do is clean the white stuff off the nooks and crannies. A pity that there are some minor chips off the scroll-work. I guess somebody has tried to remove it before. Best, |
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