DIY Antler Tine Repair using "KwikWood" - common mistakes & helpful tips

Learn how to repair/replace a broken tine using an epoxy product called KwikWood (costs about $8). Get helpful tip and learn how to avoid some of the most common mistakes. I've rebuilt dozens of broken tines , so take advantage of what I've learned to save yourself some time and money!
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[@UncleBucks]

FOLLOW-UP NOTES: So sorry about the low volume... the volume of the ads will be rather loud! The wire I used could have been about an inch longer, but I didn't notice it until it was glued in. You will be much better off though if the wire is too short v.s. too long. You don't want it sticking through the epoxy at the tip of the tine. It's really tough to cover it up if it's sticking out. Also, it's always a good idea to look your work over outside in natural light once you think you are done coloring it. I finished this video before I concluded that my rebuilt tine was still a bit too dark, especially on the outer side at the base. I ended up scuffing it a little more later on to lighten it up so the shade of the new tine matched better with the rest of the rack. Not sure it it was a bad visual angle for me, unnatural light, camera distraction, or all things combined.... I just didn't catch these things at the time but the video shows them well. Remember to keep your fingers wet when mixing and sculpting. Best of luck to you with your go at it!!

[@davidmingues9553]

That's got to be the best antler repair I've ever seen. Thanks...

[@UncleBucks]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@josephschieffer5846]

Searched KZbin for a good video on this subject. What a pleasant surprise to see that it was made right here in NW Wisconsin. I think this is the best video I’ve seen on antler repair.

[@UncleBucks]

Thank you Joseph!

[@ryaneichman5367]

This is very informative- for a guy that just accidentally baked the end of a rack I’ll be using some of these finishing techniques to undo my stupid mistake!

[@chrisjarvis3031]

Great video, great job, I hope mine turns out as good as yours

[@UncleBucks]

Thanks & good luck with it!

[@darkhillseuropeanmountsLLC]

Wow heck of a job 😁 I'm a new subscriber

[@UncleBucks]

Thank you!!

[@randygrace6337]

Excellent video. What did u use to anchor the skull to your work bench?

[@UncleBucks]

Thanks! It was a homemade hanger, but since then I've seen others use a stairway handrail mounting bracket for this purpose. Super cheap option!

[@chaddavis2501]

Great video!!!!

[@sekaf4125]

Well done

[@UncleBucks]

Thanks!!

[@daviddenny9394]

Amazing real artist

[@jeremylawson7154]

very nice content sir! thanks for sharing :)

[@markcolaneri3185]

Tried this method and the Kwik wood set up almost instantaneously. Tried another stick and was gun shy about mixing due to first batch. This left the second batch lumpy and inconsistent. Difficult to mold. Any tips or thoughts on why it set up so quick? Was in a basement. Consistent temp of 62F.

[@UncleBucks]

I've never had it set up that fast. You should have like 30 minutes to an hour to work with it. Be sure to keep your fingers wet as you mix the two parts together, mix them together very well and keep your fingers wet as you sculpt it also.

[@markcolaneri3185]

@@UncleBucks Thanks. I was surprised as well. The color was great but even the second batch went off fairly quickly. Unworkable after say 15 minutes. If I tried to shape it, it would crack. Maybe I just got a bad batch. Will try one more stick from a different store and see if results vary. I wore latex free gloves, and did use water.

[@waylonlegend4603]

Mine has been drying for 2 hours now and is as soft as when I started. My question is how long does it take to dry? Just make sure you knead it throughly or it won’t bond properly.

[@UncleBucks]

@@waylonlegend4603 my experience with it has been about two hours of time for it to set up to where you can no longer manipulate it.

[@Davidsharpe-o1w]

What size drill bit did you use?

[@UncleBucks]

3/16" I believe, but whatever works for the wire you are using. I've used a smaller bit and lightly tapped the wire into the hole with a hammer on others, which seemed to work well, as long as the drill bit isn't smaller than the wire, you should be fine. If the hole is too small, you could split the antler when tapping the wire in.

[@chrisjarvis3031]

Is the jb weld color tan

[@UncleBucks]

JB weld is more of a dark gray

[@thomasspengler414]

excellent

[@stevechance4422]

No sound

[@joelfoster3576]

This woeful be a RELLY GOOD video IF the sound was up so we could HEAR IT ...thanks ...

[@UncleBucks]

Yep, sorry. It was too late to fix it once I figured it out.

[@johnrose9840]

Your sound is way too low

[@UncleBucks]

Unfortunately, I am not aware of a way to edit this videos volume without removing the video from my channel.

[@johnrose9840]

@@UncleBucks That’s the only video of yours I’ve watched it had a problem with the sound all your others have been fine

[@UncleBucks]

Good to know. By the time I figured out the volume error, my original video was deleted from my computer.