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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Colt45 on March 15, 2009, 04:01:54 pm

Title: Boo backing, Solvent for glue?
Post by: Colt45 on March 15, 2009, 04:01:54 pm

I just glued my bamboo backing onto my juniper and now I realized that I did not have enough clamps and this isn't going to work  8) Can I soak it in water or something to get the glue off so I can save these pieces? Thanks!

Title: Re: Boo backing, Solvent for glue?
Post by: Pat B on March 15, 2009, 04:20:39 pm

What glue did you use?  If Tite-Bond glue, you can heat the bow up to 150deg(F) and the glue will release. If Urac, you are stuck( ::) ) with it.
   I wouldn't think that juniper would be strong enough in compression for a boo backing.

Title: Re: Boo backing, Solvent for glue?
Post by: Colt45 on March 15, 2009, 04:23:18 pm

okay i will try that =) thank you!!!

Title: Re: Boo backing, Solvent for glue?
Post by: whitewoodshunter on March 15, 2009, 04:50:32 pm

If you clue the backing on again use strips of inner tubes and wrap them tightly around the the bow starting from the grip to the tips.

Title: Re: Boo backing, Solvent for glue?
Post by: sailordad on March 15, 2009, 08:40:06 pm

overlap the inner tube as you wrap also

Title: Re: Boo backing, Solvent for glue?
Post by: Jmilbrandt on March 15, 2009, 08:43:06 pm

how perfect does this have to be? I mean if there is like 1/32" glue filled gap in spots is that alright? 1/16"?

Title: Re: Boo backing, Solvent for glue?
Post by: Colt45 on March 15, 2009, 08:45:58 pm

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ That was me  ::) haha sorry I was logged in as my brother on accident...