Powder horn repair

[longshot47]

Same thing happened to me while making my first horn, many moons ago. The hole came thru neatly, without tear-out, and was angled to the horn surface so it had a sufficient shoulder to hold a plug. I inserted the shank of a heavy nail [don't recall if I used glue] cut it off and filed flush. Left me with what appears as a perfect oval inlay. Still have the horn, plug intact!

 

[Rifleman1776]

That mixture of baking soda and super glue really sets up hard like bone but tends to be white

Others have suggested bone or antler dust. Those would be good. I occasionally make items from white micarta. For me, it is a superior choice over other 'faux ivory' products on the market. It really looks like ivory and will take a patina from handling. Harder than a witches heart but the final product is, IMHO, worth the effort.

 

[mudd turtle]

Thanks to all for suggestions and advise. many good ideas and knowledge and I have read all of the post several times . It was not my intention to start anything that would cause anyone distress or argument with anyone . Thanks Zonie and all who took the time to help me . sincerely Mudd Turtle.

 

[Billnpatti]

Others have suggested bone or antler dust. Those would be good. I occasionally make items from white micarta. For me, it is a superior choice over other 'faux ivory' products on the market. It really looks like ivory and will take a patina from handling. Harder than a witches heart but the final product is, IMHO, worth the effort.

I have not tried this so it is just an idea at this point. I was thinking of carving out a spot for an inlay and then undercutting the edge for the inlay. Then fill it with bone or antler dust or even white micarta dust, packing it well and adding super glue. When it has set up, sand it down level with the surface into which you are putting the inlay. I think it might be a way to make a faux bone or ivory inlay. What do you think? Any thoughts or comments? Anyone?

"Harder than a witches heart" :hmm: Is that harder than woodpecker lips?

 

[Black Hand]

May just be easier to make a solid inlay and inlet as for metal....

I've done the antler dust/superglue fix for an oversized pinhole in an antler knife handle, and while it is functional, it isn't pretty.