Bedoein sword?

[RobT]

wildwolberine,

Before you do the glue up, dry clamp it first. Make sure you use wood pads (known as cauls) to protect the hilt from the hard steel jaws of the clamp. If the part of the hilt that is separating can be drawn back down fully, you are ready to glue up. When you apply the glue (all crafts 2 part epoxy is my favorite), use as little as possible to make sure that no glue will squeeze out to become visible when the clamp is applied. I would recommend using a clamp rather than a zip tie because the clamp can provide far greater pressure. I would probably opt for one of my Jorgensens but even a c-clamp will do.

Sincerely,
RobT