On piece 1 and 3 of the cross guard I put a strip of reinforcement tape. This will stabilize the cross guard to ensure that it will not break or be ripped apart.



Now apply glue to one side of piece 1 and 3. And apply glue to both sides on piece 2. Also apply glue to the handle. Let it dry for 10-15 minutes, and press the pieces hard together.



Be careful the pieces glue together very quickly, so be sure that they are aligned, you will not be able to correct it. The only way to correct it, is by cutting away on the outer side.



Safety note

If your using the same glue I use you need to have good ventilation. If it's not to cold it's best to glue outside.

It's possible to get waterbased contact glue if you make this with kids, I recommend using that. But it takes a lot longer to dry.

