Antler Repair?
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I would use 5 minute epoxy , and very little near the edge, then if a hair line showed , maybe some wood fill of matching color. Just a guess
Or sand an old piece of antler(with 60 grit) for the dust , and mix with crazy glue to remove the line .
Or sand an old piece of antler(with 60 grit) for the dust , and mix with crazy glue to remove the line .
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What Levi said, epoxy is your friend Boomer.
The most important thing with any glueing is preparation. Clean both surfaces to be glued with a cloth dampened with some solvent or paint thinner then let it dry well. You want to remove any dust, other contaminants and especially oils. A finger print can leave enough oil to screw up an epoxied joint!
I'm thinking you will see the repair no matter what you try but likely it will only be you that will notice it
The most important thing with any glueing is preparation. Clean both surfaces to be glued with a cloth dampened with some solvent or paint thinner then let it dry well. You want to remove any dust, other contaminants and especially oils. A finger print can leave enough oil to screw up an epoxied joint!
I'm thinking you will see the repair no matter what you try but likely it will only be you that will notice it
Thanks guys.
It should work pretty good once I pick up some epoxy.
When I hold the piece on you can line it up so that you cant even tell there is a line there.
As far as oils it has not been touched. Just put both pieces back up on the shelf, out of reach again...
It should work pretty good once I pick up some epoxy.
When I hold the piece on you can line it up so that you cant even tell there is a line there.
As far as oils it has not been touched. Just put both pieces back up on the shelf, out of reach again...
Wrong Way
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Heres some advice....and I know what I'm talking about.
Dont use 5 minute epoxy, opt for the "standard" epoxy insted. (its thinner)
Mix the standard epoxy 50/50 (resin/hardener) and then warm it with a blow dryer. (this thins the mixture) Apply to both surfaces, wait 5-7 minutes, then apply more (antlers are porus). Mate the two pieces together immediately, and position is such a way that they don't need to be clamped to hold together. Wipe off any squeeeze-out immediately with a cotton rag dampened (just damp, not dripping) with acetone. Wait 24 hours, then it will be good as new. In fact, the joint wll be stronger than the surrounding antler.
Cheers,
Ryan
Dont use 5 minute epoxy, opt for the "standard" epoxy insted. (its thinner)
Mix the standard epoxy 50/50 (resin/hardener) and then warm it with a blow dryer. (this thins the mixture) Apply to both surfaces, wait 5-7 minutes, then apply more (antlers are porus). Mate the two pieces together immediately, and position is such a way that they don't need to be clamped to hold together. Wipe off any squeeeze-out immediately with a cotton rag dampened (just damp, not dripping) with acetone. Wait 24 hours, then it will be good as new. In fact, the joint wll be stronger than the surrounding antler.
Cheers,
Ryan
I'd still use a bit of solvent to clean things up. I'm thinking there might be oily stuff inside the antler naturally.
Also you want to wet out both surfaces completely and then remove the excess epoxy before you press them together. The less 'squish out' the better but no voids either.
Its gonna be all good...
edit to add: ya what Wrong Way said he beat me to the punch..
Also you want to wet out both surfaces completely and then remove the excess epoxy before you press them together. The less 'squish out' the better but no voids either.
Its gonna be all good...
edit to add: ya what Wrong Way said he beat me to the punch..
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