Best glue for ball starter?

[Two Feathers]

Going to work on it tomorrow evening, we'll see how it goes. I am using a dowel rod, hope that works ok. It won't be real long so should be sturdy enough. Still not sure what to put on the end, maybe an old brass cartridge case. I have a few extra brass jags and such too.

Ranch Roper:
I'd gladly sell you one of mine, but I can't ship Antler across the border.:~(((((
God bless:
Two Feathers

 

[oldwood]

The most common come back on a rifle is a r/r broken 6" to 10" above the tip. Mostly it's folks not using a short starter , so I keep a bucket of short starters to hand out . My wife is a machine knitter and usually has numerous wooden thread spools to discard. The other part of a short starter comes from the cut off ends from shortened r/r's and a little wood glue. easy and cheap way to solve a common r/r problem...........oldwood

 

[andy52]

Ranch Roper:
I'd gladly sell you one of mine, but I can't ship Antler across the border.:~(((((
God bless:
Two Feathers

Is that PA. state law of some sort?
Never mind I just look at were ranch roper is from.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

For some reason there is an expensive “game” tax on shipping antler stuff to Canada.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I ordered some stuff from Crazy Crow awhile back and 2 items were antler nipple pick and antler starter. They contacted me and there was like an extra charge they had to pay the gov’t to export antler stuff. Wasn’t worth it.
Plus, what kind of a muzzleloading guy buys stuff? We all make our own right?

 

[Two Feathers]

I ordered some stuff from Crazy Crow awhile back and 2 items were antler nipple pick and antler starter. They contacted me and there was like an extra charge they had to pay the gov’t to export antler stuff. Wasn’t worth it.
Plus, what kind of a muzzleloading guy buys stuff? We all make our own right?

Ranch Roper:
There are still a FEW guys who buy accoutrements Thank God. My business wouldn't exist there weren't.
God bless:
Two Feathers

 

[Rifleman1776]

For what it's worth. Check this. Titebond Liquid Hide Glue | stewmac.com
I used t be a Luthier (guitar maker) This is what I used. GREAT stuff!
God bless:
Two Feathers

Sounds great. I'll check it out.

 

[Two Feathers]

Is that PA. state law of some sort?
Never mind I just look at were ranch roper is from.

Nope: Not a Pa. law, an American/Canadian Wildlife border law.
I have a customer in Canada (Walkingeagle) and we've had this conversation a few times!
Two Feathers

 

[JeffG]

Here is my hand saver for the range. Epoxy worked fine.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

It's in the clamp overnight, will check it tomorrow. Knarly old antler top, ended up using a brass rod so I can use the jag or remove it for use elsewhere. Sure seems pretty stout. The fit was super tight and used Gorilla glue.

 

[GregLaRoche]

Epoxy is great stuff. I use the five minute type often, but do believe the long term set is stronger. Be sure and rough up the mating surfaces. Pinning would be stronger, but since it will only be used for pushing, could be omitted. A ramrod however, would greatly benefit from being pinned.

 

[Are. M.]

I've used 5 min epoxy. Never had a problem with it. For wood, I use thick CA glue.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Well not bad for a first one. I left that little pointy part on just cuz of the cool factor ....it's quite solid and should work well. Sanded all the rough stuff off where my hand will bump it. Even hollowed out a little section on the end to get the ball started. Will try it out today.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Going to work on it tomorrow evening, we'll see how it goes. I am using a dowel rod, hope that works ok. It won't be real long so should be sturdy enough. Still not sure what to put on the end, maybe an old brass cartridge case. I have a few extra brass jags and such too.

I put nothing on the ends. Usually I use cut-offs of hickory ram rods. The ends are cupped the fire hardened. I have one that has been in use for decades, still on good condition. BTW, seeing modern ammo being used for accessories in this game just makes me erp.

 

[Two Feathers]

Ranch Roper:
They look great. Very creative. I like the little "pointy" bit too.
Here's two I just finished this morning. I'll be listing these shortly.
God bless:
Two Feathers

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I put nothing on the ends. Usually I use cut-offs of hickory ram rods. The ends are cupped the fire hardened. I have one that has been in use for decades, still on good condition. BTW, seeing modern ammo being used for accessories in this game just makes me erp.

Ya I looked a few brass cases I had but it just didn't seem right so I went with a brass rod.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Used it at the range...works good. It's a limited edition too; #1 of 1.

 

[Axman]

JB Weld.
I filled the pores of the elk antler with crazy glue to make it harder and non porous.
Then stood hickory in 1/2” or so of crazy glue to make it tougher hopefully.