New Tajong with copper beak

Rick · 24th December 2011, 11:54 PM

Fish Glue is available commercially in the US, Alan .
Perfect advice on the treatment of a freshly glued surface .

A. G. Maisey · 25th December 2011, 01:29 AM

We used to be able to get it here in Oz, I can remember my father using it on restorations. Mostly I remember the smell. The last specialist cabinet makers supplier closed down in Sydney a couple years back, I don't know where to buy any of the specialist materials these days.

Jentayu · 25th December 2011, 03:06 AM

Nice old tajong you got there Ariel. Congrats. The blade seemed to be carita of the peninsula region. If you ever get tired of it, I would be glad to give it a new home...

ariel · 25th December 2011, 02:32 PM

Many thanks for the comments and suggestions. I am eagerly awaiting more of the both.
In particular, although it was mentioned that the tajong is "old", - how old?
What is your view of the quality of carvings ( even smothered in varnish) and the beak?
I know virtually nothing about krises and bought this one purely as a "gut reaction"; therefore, every educational hint would be greatly appreciated.

Rick · 26th December 2011, 05:14 PM

Fish glue can be got from Lee Valley Tools .

Ariel, I'm a bit confused by the gross amount of finish on this hilt; could it be hiding something not so nice ?

ariel · 26th December 2011, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Fish glue can be got from Lee Valley Tools .

Ariel, I'm a bit confused by the gross amount of finish on this hilt; could it be hiding something not so nice ?

Theoretically yes, but I doubt it. Look at the line between the carving and the beak: it is very elaborate, precise and elegant. Tough to imagine that the carver spent so much energy on this part of the handle, but carved the rest of it so poorly that he had to hide the ugliness.

Rick · 26th December 2011, 08:48 PM

Will you strip the finish, then ?

24th December 2011, 11:54 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	For The Traditionalists Fish Glue is available commercially in the US, Alan . Perfect advice on the treatment of a freshly glued surface .

25th December 2011, 01:29 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	We used to be able to get it here in Oz, I can remember my father using it on restorations. Mostly I remember the smell. The last specialist cabinet makers supplier closed down in Sydney a couple years back, I don't know where to buy any of the specialist materials these days.

25th December 2011, 03:06 AM	#3
Jentayu Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 63	Nice old tajong you got there Ariel. Congrats. The blade seemed to be carita of the peninsula region. If you ever get tired of it, I would be glad to give it a new home...

25th December 2011, 02:32 PM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Many thanks for the comments and suggestions. I am eagerly awaiting more of the both. In particular, although it was mentioned that the tajong is "old", - how old? What is your view of the quality of carvings ( even smothered in varnish) and the beak? I know virtually nothing about krises and bought this one purely as a "gut reaction"; therefore, every educational hint would be greatly appreciated.

26th December 2011, 05:14 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Fish glue can be got from Lee Valley Tools . Ariel, I'm a bit confused by the gross amount of finish on this hilt; could it be hiding something not so nice ?

26th December 2011, 08:48 PM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Will you strip the finish, then ?