using horn?

[flyfish1]

Wondering about horn for overlays. Is it more flexible if heated slightly or just by thinning it? Using on riser front.

[bigcountry]

It is fairly flexable anyway compared to antler.  And even more with heat or boiling.

I have used horn and bone for overlay on riser front.  Basically a big knot on my riser and wanted to strengthen it.

[flyfish1]

bc how long does it stay flexible? I just need enough time to press onto riser front for lam bows. Plenty of working time? Thanks.

[Tom Leemans]

I think what I would do is get a slab that's not too thick, but sanded flat on one side, then start clamping it to the riser profile (just put some tension on it) with some quick clamps or spring clamps and heat it a bit with a heat gun until it pulls up tight with little to no effort. It's tough stuff and fairly flexible anyway. If you get it too hot, you'll know, because it will stink the place up.

[Apex Predator]

I thin mine to about 1/8" and it has no problems bending around the back of my risers when gluing it on as an overlay.  It does stink something awefull when sanding!

[bigcountry]

I never heated it to bend around anything.   More like heated it to get it straight and then sand it flat to over lay a riser.

[flyfish1]

thanks guys