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Offline Spotted Dog

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Tip overlay question
« on: March 11, 2016, 11:55:25 am »
when I get to the point , what glue is best for tip overlays. Horn and or wood ?

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Offline bigcountry

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Re: Tip overlay question
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2016, 12:01:48 pm »
I use titebond 3.  Make sure both surfaces are real smooth.  I have also used loktite superglue on horns with great success.
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Offline dylanholderman

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Re: Tip overlay question
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2016, 12:04:16 pm »
Super glue is my go to glue for tip overlays
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Offline bubby

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Re: Tip overlay question
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2016, 12:08:20 pm »
Loktight professional super glue
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Offline ajooter

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Re: Tip overlay question
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2016, 12:11:50 pm »
If it's antler I saturate the bottom with super glue to fill all voids, sand it lightly smooth,  then use either super glue or a two part epoxy.  For wood I use tb2 or 3.

Just gotta make sure your surfaces are good and flush.   I usually end up using the overlay with a piece of heavy sandpaper underneath foe the final fitting.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Tip overlay question
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2016, 12:25:45 pm »
I always use super glue.  Like everyone else mentioned, get the surfaces perfectly flat and matching.  I clean both surfaces with acetone or alcohol and let them dry before gluing them.
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Offline TimothyR

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Re: Tip overlay question
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2016, 12:32:54 pm »
Super glue. I use the krazy kind. But I'm a little krazy!! :P
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Offline Spotted Dog

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Re: Tip overlay question
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2016, 12:43:03 pm »
Tim I am going to use some of that red wood I got from you.
Thanks guys. I wanted to be sure. Grateful.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Tip overlay question
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2016, 01:09:07 pm »
I've used super glue, both gel and thin, TBI, TBII, TBIII and 2ton epoxy, all with good success. Surface pre is the critical part of it.
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Offline chamookman

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Re: Tip overlay question
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2016, 03:29:39 am »
I'm with Pat, 'cept You forgot the Resorcinal  >:D :laugh: :laugh:! Bob
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