Gluing Buffalo horn

[tap.emtp]

Had some gluing failures on buff horn lately. I have been using Bob Smith Technology 30 min slow cure epoxy. Anyone know why failures only on buff horn? And anyone care to share what they use? Thanks

[ol bob]

Gorilla glue messy but it will hold.

[GregGwaltney]

Bob Smith products are usually high quality, makes me wonder about the horn prep. BH glues easy, so this is strange. BH is very porous, are you "filling/sealing" it first with CA? Wondering if your glue is seeping into the horn and not providing a good 2-piece glue connection?
Is it cleaned before gluing?

[tap.emtp]

Thanks guys. Greg are you saying I need to seal with ca before gluing?

[GregGwaltney]

Thanks guys. Greg are you saying I need to seal with ca before gluing?

Yes

[tap.emtp]

Thanks

[GregGwaltney]

Thanks

Good luck....I seal BH anyway due to the porousness of it, hopefully it helps you out.