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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: frankg on September 02, 2011, 02:40:15 pm

Title: Backing question
Post by: frankg on September 02, 2011, 02:40:15 pm

How would 1/8" oak veneer be as a backing ? And is Titebond III good enough for gluing up ?

Title: Re: Backing question
Post by: bubby on September 02, 2011, 03:06:16 pm

generally red oak is not a great choice for backing, i've used white oak and had great results, but i ripped it from a board so i dont know about veneer but i pesonally wouldn't use it. All the tight bond glues will work , Bub

Title: Re: Backing question
Post by: frankg on September 02, 2011, 03:24:22 pm

Ok .

Another question , can a backing be spliced at center of handle ? I have some hickory gunstock trims from top of longrifle barrel channel that I could run through planer. They are 2" wide and 43" long.

Title: Re: Backing question
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on September 02, 2011, 03:49:52 pm

They can be spliced with no problems.

Title: Re: Backing question
Post by: bubby on September 02, 2011, 08:53:21 pm

yeah you can splice it, i think robustus shows some various splices in the how to's,. Bub

Title: Re: Backing question
Post by: frankg on September 02, 2011, 09:05:21 pm

Thanks guys ! I cut strips from Hickory left overs from a gunstock , planed and glued up with TBIII .Grain is vertical in strips and qrtr sawn on bow , should be stout .