Bali keris hilt - to glue or thread?

BluErf · 14th October 2005, 03:38 PM

Yes, the thick nylon thread I was referring to is not the clear angling sort. It is made up of many smaller strands twisted together to get a thicker thread. It can be compressed.

I guess the point is that regardless of material used to wrap the peksi, the wrapping must provide some tolerance -- i.e. a snug fit, but the hilt can be twisted without too much effort.

Picture of the thick nylon thread I was referring to.

14th October 2005, 03:38 PM	#14
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Yes, the thick nylon thread I was referring to is not the clear angling sort. It is made up of many smaller strands twisted together to get a thicker thread. It can be compressed. I guess the point is that regardless of material used to wrap the peksi, the wrapping must provide some tolerance -- i.e. a snug fit, but the hilt can be twisted without too much effort. Picture of the thick nylon thread I was referring to. Attached Images