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  1. 03-01-2008, 08:20 AM #1
    yul b. nekst
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    Default Horn Repair

    What glue works best to re glue a broken (as in two pieces) horn scale? Being that I'm dealing with an actual "snapped off" piece, how do I go about clamping the two ends together?
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  2. 03-01-2008, 11:46 AM #2
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    I don't think any glue will handle the job. Your best bet would be to line the scales with a thin piece of brass or other metal. Epoxy the horn to the metal (both scales) and then shape the metal to the horn. Put a little glue in the joint between the break as well. Clamp every thing well while the epoxy dries. Those spring paper clips that you use in offices work well.
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  3. 03-01-2008, 11:50 AM #3
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    Kyle gave you good advice. You may even want to make 2 even cuts and inlay a matching piece of a different materials to make it look good
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