03-05-2016, 11:59 AM
My Romera knot fell out and I'd like to know the best way to reaffix the knot, I'm not interested in sending it back to Spain. There is no apparent damage. What appears to be a clear circular Romera sticker is embedded in the glue. Do I need to try to remove the existing glue? The handle is genuine horn.
Any advice as to which epoxy, how much to use etc. is appreciated.
Thanks.
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Any advice as to which epoxy, how much to use etc. is appreciated.
Thanks.
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![[Image: 3MaglaZ.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/3MaglaZ.jpg)
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03-05-2016, 01:08 PM
(03-05-2016, 11:59 AM)number six Wrote: My Romera knot fell out and I'd like to know the best way to reaffix the knot, I'm not interested in sending it back to Spain. There is no apparent damage. What appears to be a clear circular Romera sticker is embedded in the glue. Do I need to try to remove the existing glue? The handle is genuine horn.
Any advice as to which epoxy, how much to use etc. is appreciated.
Thanks.
Would be nice if you are able to clean the old glue(just to make the surface flat and even), I use silicone adhesive instead of hard epoxy, works fine so far and you don't need that much and also , relatively easy to clean. Just watch out for the solvents, cause it's natural horn.
03-07-2016, 06:57 AM
I would make sure to remove the old material with a little bit of sandpaper before reinstalling. Two part epoxy works best. I like to put the epoxy in a plastic soda bottle cap, mix with a toothpick, and then dip the knot in it. I've always had problems when trying to pour the epoxy directly into the handle. I always end up overdoing it and then have a mess on my hands when I do it that way. After dunking the knot you can just put it in the handle and allow it 24 hrs. To dry.
03-07-2016, 08:05 AM
you probably do not have to remove it all but you for sure should at least rough up the surface of the epoxy. i use a dremel when this happens to get in there and remove some of the old glue and to get it good and roughed up. and as said use a TINY bit of epoxy or it will squeeze out when you press the knot into the epoxy, then you have a huge mess.
03-07-2016, 09:29 AM
(03-07-2016, 06:57 AM)NSmalls Wrote: I like to put the epoxy in a plastic soda bottle cap, mix with a toothpick, and then dip the knot in it. I've always had problems when trying to pour the epoxy directly into the handle. I always end up overdoing it and then have a mess on my hands when I do it that way. After dunking the knot you can just put it in the handle and allow it 24 hrs. To dry.
That's a good idea.
03-09-2016, 05:49 PM
Successfully re-glued the Romera. I used the dremel to rough up the existing epoxy and I removed the dried epoxy from the knot with a utility knife, then I dipped the knot as per Nick's suggestion. After 24 hours everything looks great. I just gave it a hardy lather. Thanks again.
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