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Title: Glueing on antler overlays
Post by: Buck Buckley on July 10, 2007, 10:47:00 PM

want to put some deer antler overlays on one of my bows. What type of glue do you guys use. I will be glueing them on to bamboo. Thanks Buck

Title: Re: Glueing on antler overlays
Post by: Pat B on July 10, 2007, 10:57:00 PM

I've had good luck with gel super glue or 2ton epoxy. Pat

Title: Re: Glueing on antler overlays
Post by: Buck Buckley on July 10, 2007, 11:01:00 PM

Thanks Pat, I think I'll try the epoxy

Title: Re: Glueing on antler overlays
Post by: ozarkcherrybow1 on July 10, 2007, 11:16:00 PM

I've had nothing but good results from the thick gel super glue and the activator spray. Have not tried the epoxy, but I'm sure it would be just as good.....Terry

Title: Re: Glueing on antler overlays
Post by: katie on July 11, 2007, 09:14:00 AM

What do you boys think is the best way to sand down the antlers? Kate

Title: Re: Glueing on antler overlays
Post by: John Scifres on July 11, 2007, 09:28:00 AM

Here is an Antler Tipalong (http://residents.bowhunting.net/sticknstring/hbbb3.html) I did several years ago.

Title: Re: Glueing on antler overlays
Post by: Pat B on July 11, 2007, 10:30:00 AM

Kate, I use sand paper, wood rasps, files and scrapers on antler. Most abrasive and cutting tools will work on antler. Pat

Title: Re: Glueing on antler overlays
Post by: ozarkcherrybow1 on July 11, 2007, 05:54:00 PM

I like to shape the antler on my belt sander, held upside down, to very neer final shape before I glue them on. Then I use files to finish shaping, sandpaper to smooth out. Most important thing is to make sure your antler matches up with the limb as perfect as you can make it.

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