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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Frode on January 21, 2011, 09:57:44 pm

Title: what glue for antler tip overlays?
Post by: Frode on January 21, 2011, 09:57:44 pm

Hi all,
I'm finishing up a couple of refits, narrowing tips and such, and adding tip overlays to take advantage of some really narrow (for me  ;)) tips.
What do you use to glue on antler?  Will TBIII work?  Or does this call for epoxy?  I'll be filing nock grooves on the backs of these overlays.
Your insights, as always, greatly appreciated,
Frode

Title: Re: what glue for antler tip overlays?
Post by: bryan irwin on January 21, 2011, 10:19:32 pm

I use super glue never had a problem with it.

Title: Re: what glue for antler tip overlays?
Post by: gstoneberg on January 21, 2011, 10:24:36 pm

I use epoxy.

George

Title: Re: what glue for antler tip overlays?
Post by: Gordon on January 21, 2011, 11:10:30 pm

Gel superglue is what I use.

Title: Re: what glue for antler tip overlays?
Post by: nativenoobowyer86 on January 21, 2011, 11:52:53 pm

a good close fit and some superglue :)

Title: Re: what glue for antler tip overlays?
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 22, 2011, 12:00:44 am

The one time I used Titebond II was an abject failure, went to 2 part epoxy with good luck.  Have also used the thicker super glues as well with good luck.

Title: Re: what glue for antler tip overlays?
Post by: sailordad on January 22, 2011, 12:02:58 am

only made tip overlays twice now
once with antler,i used 2 part epoxy both times

Title: Re: what glue for antler tip overlays?
Post by: medicinewheel on January 22, 2011, 04:48:19 am

Gel SG or epoxy; TB2 or 3 works for wood to wood only!

Title: Re: what glue for antler tip overlays?
Post by: Grunt on January 22, 2011, 08:35:18 am

Two part fishing rod epoxy. I use the slow set as it's stronger. Any fly shop on the web carrys it.

Title: Re: what glue for antler tip overlays?
Post by: Steve Milbocker on January 22, 2011, 09:20:43 am

I used TB3 for antler on osage and they are still going strong after thousands of shots. Maybe I got lucky?

Title: Re: what glue for antler tip overlays?
Post by: Del the cat on January 22, 2011, 09:55:01 am

I use a good quality rapid epoxy, no probs, there's not much stress on an overlay anyhow.
Del

Title: Re: what glue for antler tip overlays?
Post by: Frode on January 22, 2011, 10:58:05 am

Thank you all!  Now I just have to see if I can get the antler bits cut to shape  :P.
Frode

Title: Re: what glue for antler tip overlays?
Post by: Pat B on January 22, 2011, 11:54:31 am

I've used gel super glue, 2ton epoxy and TBII, TBIII, all with good success. I have had a few overlays pop off but from each type of glue so I'm sure it was my fault.  If your antler is pithy on the glue surface saturate with thin super glue, let it cure, sand that surface flat and glue it down to the tip. The pithy antler seems to soak up the super glue and starve the glue joint if it is not sealed first.