what adhesive to use on horn tips

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what adhesive to use on horn tips

#1 Post by kerry » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:22 pm

Hey Folks ,can anyone suggest an adhesive to use when fitting horn tips to an timber longbow ? cheers Kerry
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Re: what adhesive to use on horn tips

#2 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:25 pm

I would use Smooth-On but 24hr Araldite should also be ok to use.

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Re: what adhesive to use on horn tips

#3 Post by hunterguy1991 » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:41 pm

I've used everything from technique to super glue.

Strongest is definitely a 2 part epoxy and a 24hr set version is best but 5 Min araldite works ok as well.

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Re: what adhesive to use on horn tips

#4 Post by kerry » Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:06 am

very good , thank you friends
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