Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Josh on March 23, 2010, 01:10:25 am
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I am putting Copperheads on my osage bow and I sized the back with TiteBond III first to put up a moisture barrier. I put the glue on last night and when I checked it tonight the glue was dry to the touch but it dried splotchy white in areas. I am just wondering if this is going to show up through the skins, they are kinda thin. If so, I am going to just scrape the glue off and start over without sizing before the skins. What would you do? Also, how long after applying the skins over the pre-sized back of the bow do I have to wait to apply the tru oil? Is 24 hours sufficient? Thanks for the help. :)
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When applying SSs, I also use TB3, but I don't do a "sizing" layer first. Apply a thin layer of glue to both surfaces, and away you go. And yes, the color under the skins will make a difference.
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When applying SSs, I also use TB3, but I don't do a "sizing" layer first. Apply a thin layer of glue to both surfaces, and away you go. And yes, the color under the skins will make a difference.
What he said ;D
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What adb said is how I do it.Except I only put a layer on the limb not on the skin.I just make sure I have the limb completely covered. :)
Pappy
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What they said, and I'd keep the bow in the hot box for a few days before sealing it.
If you use hide glue then you need to size the bow first.
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thanks guys... I am going to sand some of the whitness of the TB off and glue the skins down.. I just hope the glue doesnt turn that white color underneath the skins after the skins dry... :o
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I size bow and apply glue to skins...the whiteness which is more yellowish will give the skins a pop in color....a dark backing will dull the skins and you loose too much of the pop....the color contrast goes way down with a dark backing....especially with copperheads.......gut
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I gave it an extra day and the whiteness of the glue went away! I guess it wasn't fully dry yet because of all the rain we were having. I am going to glue the skins on tonight. Thanks for all the help guys. :)
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I size bow and apply glue to skins...the whiteness which is more yellowish will give the skins a pop in color....a dark backing will dull the skins and you loose too much of the pop....the color contrast goes way down with a dark backing....especially with copperheads.......gut
I actually like a dark background, I think it gives a richer color. This just goes to show that there is no right or wrong, only personal preference. ;)