A "bonding" thread

[Jer]

In your experience, what is the absolutely best glue type for a wood to metal bond?
Specifically, wood to brass.

I'm trying to repair a tiny Barlow knife that I inherited from my Grandfather...one side "lost" it's wood, and I'm going to glue a popsicle stick to it, then shape it, file it, sand it and stain it to match.

I just don't know whether to use wood glue, or contact cement, or epoxy, or just plain ol' Elmers, or what...I would really like the bond to outlast me....so just a few years will do !!

Any experiences shared of a positive nature would be appreciated.

Jer.

[1ol74charger4me]

Any experiences shared of a positive nature would be appreciated

This disclaimer really killed a good response to "losing your wood" so I will pass it up. Best and most expensive repair would be 2 part "panel bond" like we use in the body shop. Not much is made to put 2 disimilar materials together but this will do it. That's one reason why they use rivets to put on knife handles. Fiberglass resin would be a second best choice. If you can find someone that uses an old "heat to use" hide based glue that could work. Clear epoxy for a good but not for every day use bond. No superglue. It actually loses its bond over time according to a article I read and will soak into the wood. If it was my grandfathers I would find someone who builds or restores knives and have them do it. Just my 3 cents worth based on a lifetime of breaking stuff or fixin' stuff others break.