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Offline Gwynnin

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glue for horn nocks
« on: August 28, 2013, 01:14:47 pm »
What glue do you guys use when fitting your horn nocks to longbows? I just did my first set and used a quick drying epoxy, but I'm not super thrilled with the results and don't like working with epoxy much. Also, any tips on fitting/carving/polishing the buggers?
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Offline simson

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Re: glue for horn nocks
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2013, 01:21:25 pm »
I've done it with epoxi, TBIII, super glue gel   -   all with good results
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: glue for horn nocks
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2013, 01:24:25 pm »
I use superglue
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Offline BowEd

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Re: glue for horn nocks
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2013, 01:26:08 pm »
I've used that 5 min. epoxy before with not too good results.Super glue or a slow curing epoxy is the most durable.Flat rough surfaces that match well are the best.Some guys on here really do more articulate tips.Maybe others could pipe in,or you could do a search maybe.They are kind of a personal touch type thing.To get em nice,round,& bullet shaped I do the old shoe shine method with an emory cloth.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: glue for horn nocks
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2013, 01:26:36 pm »
Loc tite Professional for me. Zero issues.
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Offline tallpine

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Re: glue for horn nocks
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2013, 02:10:53 pm »
In my opinion, 5 min. epoxy is totally worthless for anything, a good quality super glue gel is the best way to go. On another note, chrome polish works really well on antler.> Dan
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