Deer antler tip overlay's

[202turkey]

I have got an old pearson cougar that I bought new when I was younger. I am going to refinish it and radious the shelf and sight window while I was at it. Can deer antler be used for limb tips and if so what type of epoxy or glue should I use.I've been wanting to make a bow and thought I would try this first.I dont shoot this bow anymore and its not highly collectable. Mostly winter boredom is setting in allready. Thanks Joe.

[okie64]

Ive used deer antlers for tips and I've always used superglue to glue them to wood.

[202turkey]

How about glue up to fiberglass?

[macbow]

Yes the super glue works well with fibreglass. Some of the bowyers like Earl Hoyt used it for their overlays.
I'm partial to the gell super glue for this, it will fill some voids if you don't get it perfect.
Ron

[202turkey]

Thanks okie and Ron. Joe.

[PEARL DRUMS]

Be sure you fill the pores on the antler before you try to glue it down. If you put a layer on and glue it down the antler will soak it right up and leave little to hold. Seal the antler glue surface with the same super glue and sand back smooth before gluing it to your limb tip.