[TheForge] handles

[David E. Smucker]

I have use JB Weld epoxy with good results.  My understanding is that Hoffi
used some type of two part epoxy that has a "rubber" like result when setup
and this results in a shock mount to some degree.  I understand that that
compound can't be found in the USA but that may be old news and now
available. 

Dave Smucker
Brasstown

-----Original Message-----
From: TheForge [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of C&J
Allcorn
Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 8:08 AM
To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [TheForge] handles

An actual question about handles...

All my life I affixed handles using a wooden wedge  then crossing it w/ a
metal one.

Depending upon use, sometimes the came loose, sometimes not.

About 10 years ago I became interested in blacksmithing and bought one of
Hoffi's hammers.  He used some sort of epoxy to hold the hammer to the
handle and I don't think it has a wedge.

Does anybody have any idea what is the best way to attach a handle? 
Hoffi's epoxy has worked pretty well altho now it seems to be just a tad bit
loose in 10 yrs of use.

What is the best epoxy to use if one were to use epoxy?

James
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