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Title: what glue to use for antler and wood combo
Post by: bailebr3 on April 05, 2008, 11:14:00 AM

i gotta alot of deer antler laying around. i just finished a little neck knife with some...but now i'm wanting to build a skinner w/ antler and wood. so what glue do yall suggest? anything special need to be done with this combo?

thanks,
brandon

Title: Re: what glue to use for antler and wood combo
Post by: LAR43 on April 05, 2008, 11:18:00 AM

Epoxy.
I use the 30 min. set time stuff. JMO, but it seems to give a little stronger bond.

Take your time w/ the fit up & make the joints look really nice & tight!

Larry

Title: Re: what glue to use for antler and wood combo
Post by: bailebr3 on April 05, 2008, 11:20:00 AM

cool...thats what i been using on wood. i do like that you have more working time. thanks for the help