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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: TurtleCreek on November 07, 2011, 03:22:59 pm

Title: Titebond III question.....
Post by: TurtleCreek on November 07, 2011, 03:22:59 pm

  I am about to back a bow using titebond III.  So here's the question:  I was told that titebond III will not stick to itself.  For an example, If I was backing a bow with rawhide or sinew and I sized the back of the bow with the glue and then let that dry- when I go to back it and apply another thin layer of wet glue then apply the backing,  the glue that I applied to the dry sized layer  will not stick to it once dried and therefore not securely hold the backing to the bow.  Is this correct? Or was I given wrong information?

Title: Re: Titebond III question.....
Post by: Traxx on November 07, 2011, 03:25:56 pm

Wrong info.

Title: Re: Titebond III question.....
Post by: TurtleCreek on November 07, 2011, 03:27:50 pm

  I kind of thought that, but wasn't sure as I am am fairly new to using backings.  Thanks Traxx

Title: Re: Titebond III question.....
Post by: missilemaster on November 07, 2011, 04:02:42 pm

I just got done with a BBI longbow using TB111 for glue. works very well

Title: Re: Titebond III question.....
Post by: TurtleCreek on November 07, 2011, 04:50:43 pm

I have used titebond II before on other projects....  Does titebond III have any color to it when it dries?

Title: Re: Titebond III question.....
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 07, 2011, 05:11:25 pm

Very little, but it is visible.

Title: Re: Titebond III question.....
Post by: Cameroo on November 07, 2011, 05:48:25 pm

I'd say it's got more than a little.  It actually gets darker when it dries.

Title: Re: Titebond III question.....
Post by: bubby on November 07, 2011, 07:23:10 pm

i gotta agree with cameroo, if your backing with rawhide go get some knox gelatin and use that as hide glue, work's great with rawhide and it's clear, Bub

Title: Re: Titebond III question.....
Post by: TurtleCreek on November 07, 2011, 07:30:17 pm

  I actually just got done sizing the bow with titebond III.  Gonna let it sit until it's totally dry and I will put the rawhide on tomorrow. 

Title: Re: Titebond III question.....
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 07, 2011, 10:13:36 pm

That TBIII will never let go of your rawhide and water and moisture will never bother the adhesion. If you can see the glue through the rawhide after its dry I will give you a few new strips ;)! The thicker the glue layer the darker it appears. A fairly thin swipe of TBIII is almost invisible. Experiment on scrap pieces for fun.

Title: Re: Titebond III question.....
Post by: TurtleCreek on November 08, 2011, 02:34:17 pm

I will post pics tomorrow when the wrapping comes off.  I only backed the middle 58 inches of the bow as I plan on doing some decorative wraps just below the nocks that will also serve to secure the end of the backing strips down.  I am not gonna spill the beans on the rest of my plans just yet!!!!!

Title: Re: Titebond III question.....
Post by: chasing crow on November 08, 2011, 08:36:30 pm

I have just backed my 2nd bow with burlap using tightbond III. Sure seems to work very well and does darken a little but in my opinion it looks great also.

Title: Re: Titebond III question.....
Post by: TurtleCreek on November 08, 2011, 08:43:10 pm

  Thanks for all the info guys.  I am super excited about this particular project, hopefully there aren't any air pockets to be found when the wrapping comes off.