Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jeff halfrack on September 10, 2010, 11:58:46 pm
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Hey guys, just a random question,,,, on a fabric backing, (mainly silk) how many coats of tite bond III do you stop at?? I'm backing a hickory backed black locust ( I allways back w/fabric) I did one good ( pretty heavy) coat of tbIII over silk it looks real good,,, almost like glass w/ a satin finish! I have been doing 2 or three coatings on linen but that gets painted or cammo'ed. this one fairly heavy coat looks so good I'm afraid to add more glue the hickory grain looks nice thanks for any replies I was just thinking JEFFW
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With fabric backed bows, I generally don't put any more glue on 'em after I got the backing glued up.
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Although I have applied another heavy coat over the backing I usually just apply 1 coat per backing. Then after the glue dries and the edges have been filed, I sometimes apply another light, watered-down coat. It just depends on wither or not you want a glossy, heavy finish look or a more natural material look. Its also easier to paint or design when there isn't as much glue.
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Extra weight on the limbs can't help, and there is no more strength added with more glue added.
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other than the sizing layer of glue
all i use is what it takes to saturate the fabric and hold it down
no extra layers on top of that
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I usually put just enough glue on the silk to get a smooth finish. God Bless
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Thanks so much guys!!! I opted for thin and smooth,,,wow! I have been going too heavy with linen, but I'm glad I checked with you all thanks JEFFW