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Title: Gluing Buffalo horn
Post by: tap.emtp on October 23, 2022, 08:25:01 AM

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

Title: Re: Gluing Buffalo horn
Post by: ol bob on October 23, 2022, 08:35:00 AM

Gorilla glue messy but it will hold.

Title: Re: Gluing Buffalo horn
Post by: GregGwaltney on October 23, 2022, 08:51:26 AM

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?

Title: Re: Gluing Buffalo horn
Post by: tap.emtp on October 23, 2022, 10:05:15 AM

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

Title: Re: Gluing Buffalo horn
Post by: GregGwaltney on October 23, 2022, 10:30:11 AM

Quote from: tap.emtp on October 23, 2022, 10:05:15 AM
Thanks guys. Greg are you saying I need to seal with ca before gluing?

Yes

Title: Re: Gluing Buffalo horn
Post by: tap.emtp on October 23, 2022, 09:12:06 PM

Thanks

Title: Re: Gluing Buffalo horn
Post by: GregGwaltney on October 23, 2022, 09:38:40 PM

Quote from: tap.emtp on October 23, 2022, 09:12:06 PM
Thanks

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

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