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Title: Broke a side off...now what?
Post by: Eric M on February 26, 2017, 11:45:44 AM: I was cleaning the garage and hit one of my European mounts. It fell to the ground and one side broke off. Pretty clean break. Is there a good glue to reattach or should I just pop the other side off and buy a mount kit for the horns?
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Post by: Stein on February 26, 2017, 11:50:31 AM: If it were me, I would glue it up with a quality epoxy.
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 26, 2017, 11:53:21 AM: You could try going to the hobby shop and getting some super thick super glue and the activator spray. It dries the glue instantly when it's sprayed on it. I've used it a good bit on projects.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0166FFCHS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488138749&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=maxi+bond+glue
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Post by: Eric M on February 26, 2017, 11:53:40 AM: I was thinking of trying sika flex or something, thanks.
Title: Re: Broke a side off...now what?
Post by: Eric M on February 26, 2017, 11:54:58 AM: Quote from: BULLBLASTER on February 26, 2017, 11:53:21 AM
You could try going to the hobby shop and getting some super thick super glue and the activator spray. It dries the glue instantly when it's sprayed on it. I've used it a good bit on projects.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0166FFCHS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488138749&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=maxi+bond+glue
You think it would hold up a horn?
Title: Re: Broke a side off...now what?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 26, 2017, 12:01:10 PM: Quote from: Eric M on February 26, 2017, 11:54:58 AM
Quote from: BULLBLASTER on February 26, 2017, 11:53:21 AM
You could try going to the hobby shop and getting some super thick super glue and the activator spray. It dries the glue instantly when it's sprayed on it. I've used it a good bit on projects.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0166FFCHS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488138749&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=maxi+bond+glue
You think it would hold up a horn?
how big is the horn? That I'm not sure. :chuckle: didn't even think of the weight.
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Post by: Bullkllr on February 26, 2017, 12:05:49 PM: Drill a 1" deep or so hole in each side. Insert a fairly stout piece of wire in each side before gluing. Not foolproof strength, but it definitely helps reinforce the strength at the bond.
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Post by: Tbar on February 26, 2017, 12:08:46 PM: Quote from: Bullkllr on February 26, 2017, 12:05:49 PM
Drill a 1" deep or so hole in each side. Insert a fairly stout piece of wire in each side before gluing. Not foolproof strength, but it definitely helps reinforce the strength at the bond.
:yeah:
Or drill a bracket behind it. I would reinforce it somehow.
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Post by: chester on February 26, 2017, 12:16:09 PM: Gorilla glue

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Post by: Eric M on February 26, 2017, 12:19:53 PM: Thanks guys. I was pretty bummed.
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Post by: Rainier10 on February 26, 2017, 12:20:00 PM: Moved this over here for one of the taxi's to chime in. There is a similar thread already in hear about glue for Euro mounts as well. I will see if I can find it and attach the link.
Title: Re: Broke a side off...now what?
Post by: Eric M on February 26, 2017, 12:20:47 PM: Quote from: Rainier10 on February 26, 2017, 12:20:00 PM
Moved this over here for one of the taxi's to chime in. There is a similar thread already in hear about glue for Euro mounts as well. I will see if I can find it and attach the link.
Okay thanks.
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Post by: huntandjeep on February 26, 2017, 12:43:10 PM: My kid broke a tine off one of my European mounts once. I drilled both sides about 1 1/2"-2" deep , used the biggest nail I could find at Home Depot and epoxied the nail in and the broke tine back on. Can't even see the break.
Be careful with Gorilla glue it expands as it cures.
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Post by: 2labs on February 26, 2017, 12:49:57 PM: Quote from: Eric M on February 26, 2017, 11:53:40 AM
I was thinking of trying sika flex or something, thanks.

Silas flex if you wanna hold in place for a few days :chuckle: dowel it and epoxy! Half hour job, :twocents:
Title: Re: Broke a side off...now what?
Post by: Eric M on February 26, 2017, 01:17:08 PM: Quote from: 2labs on February 26, 2017, 12:49:57 PM
Quote from: Eric M on February 26, 2017, 11:53:40 AM
I was thinking of trying sika flex or something, thanks.

Silas flex if you wanna hold in place for a few days :chuckle: dowel it and epoxy! Half hour job, :twocents:
That seems to be the general consensus on here. The break is in a good spot-under the end where the horn spreads out. Several of the suggestions have been for something metal. Would a wood dowel be the best thing?
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Post by: MADMAX on February 26, 2017, 01:27:29 PM: Loctite PL 3X premium

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-PL-Premium-10-fl-oz-Polyurethane-Construction-Adhesive-1390595/202020473
Title: Re: Broke a side off...now what?
Post by: Rainier10 on February 26, 2017, 02:24:44 PM: Quote from: Eric M on February 26, 2017, 01:17:08 PM
Quote from: 2labs on February 26, 2017, 12:49:57 PM
Quote from: Eric M on February 26, 2017, 11:53:40 AM
I was thinking of trying sika flex or something, thanks.

Silas flex if you wanna hold in place for a few days :chuckle: dowel it and epoxy! Half hour job, :twocents:
That seems to be the general consensus on here. The break is in a good spot-under the end where the horn spreads out. Several of the suggestions have been for something metal. Would a wood dowel be the best thing?
Wood or metal pin used as a dowel is what I would suggest for added strength.
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Post by: kentrek on February 26, 2017, 03:27:44 PM: Take your time if doing a pin....easy to not have things match up.....I'd get some 2 ton epoxy
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Post by: 2labs on February 26, 2017, 03:45:02 PM: You can use a nail as a drill bit, and it fits perfect! Drill it cut it with some Dikes ( no offense intended) and you have a dowel!
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Post by: winshooter88 on February 26, 2017, 04:04:26 PM: A good quality gel super glue will take the stress of a ten pound R/C boat hitting a rocky shore at close to 60 miles an hour and not break, the wood will shatter and rip but the glue holds, Yes I know this from experience. Most epoxies will also hold but discolor over time, super glue doesn't discolor.
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Post by: blindluck on February 26, 2017, 04:30:57 PM: You can get all thread at hardware store drill hole cut to length use apoxy. Depending on how good you want the finished ptoduct you can get apoxy sculpt from taxidermy supply stores to blend for a perfect transition to hide/fill the crack and paint to match.
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Post by: blindluck on February 26, 2017, 04:40:01 PM: Here is one I did where I attached a drop tine and eye guards using that method
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Post by: Eric M on February 26, 2017, 07:24:33 PM: Quote from: blindluck on February 26, 2017, 04:30:57 PM
You can get all thread at hardware store drill hole cut to length use apoxy. Depending on how good you want the finished ptoduct you can get apoxy sculpt from taxidermy supply stores to blend for a perfect transition to hide/fill the crack and paint to match.
Thanks and appreciate the pictures. Wow that turned out nice.
Title: Re: Broke a side off...now what?
Post by: Eric M on February 26, 2017, 07:25:47 PM: Appreciate everyone's advice. It wasn't a trophy or anything, just a nice 2 point blacktail. I was pretty bummed when I did it though. Thanks.
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Post by: garrett89 on February 26, 2017, 11:18:52 PM: If it were me, I'd sand both ends down so they'll be flush and then apply clear loctite.
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 27, 2017, 09:51:02 AM: I'm guessing that the glue and activator that I posted would hold a 2 point blacktail antler just fine. I use it on arrow inserts and fletchings.
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Post by: garrett89 on February 27, 2017, 09:31:52 PM: Quote from: BULLBLASTER on February 27, 2017, 09:51:02 AM
I'm guessing that the glue and activator that I posted would hold a 2 point blacktail antler just fine. I use it on arrow inserts and fletchings.
Should be able to hold.