How to reattach antler back onto deer skull?

[Call]

I figured this might be the best place for this question:

Does anyone have any opinion on the best glue/adhesive for gluing an antler back onto a deer skull? It has broken away from it's base and is intact, but I'm not sure how best to reattach it.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[hunter5425]

Since bone is porous a good epoxy should work well, adding a small dowel would help for strength but probably wouldn't be needed.

 

[kamlooky]

I'd call a reputable taxidermist and get the idea how they make one or two sides
come off for gaining home entry with a big moose or such.
I know it's done, just not sure the procedure.

 

[c-fbmi]

Glue, drill from inside and screw if not already mounted...........

 

[Cteve]

super glue worked for me, straight from the $1 store

 

[BigUglyMan]

Glue, drill from inside and screw if not already mounted...........

This. Could substitute the screw for a steel pin if you wanted. Use a good epoxy that dries clear.

 

[Dan B]

Meh, don't worry - it will grow back bigger and better next year.

Dan

 

[skypilot]

Devcon or Belzona

 

[waltman]

PL Premium is good stuff and is beige coloured as well.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

I have a set of champion sire bull's horns of my grandfathers. The someone who sleeps on the other side of the bed pushed on them somehow, and one horn broke loose. The taxidermy shot buttered the stub with Bondo and reattached the outer shell. Still good.

 

[Mad-Don]

cool notes taken

 

[waltman]

I have a set of champion sire bull's horns of my grandfathers. The someone who sleeps on the other side of the bed pushed on them somehow, and one horn broke loose. The taxidermy shot buttered the stub with Bondo and reattached the outer shell. Still good.

There has to be more to this story....were they in bed?..., or hanging just above the headboard?....do tell please!

 

[Got Juice?]

Chemrex. Urethane adhesive. Beats PL by a long shot.