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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: possum on October 24, 2007, 02:28:12 pm

Title: glue compatibility
Post by: possum on October 24, 2007, 02:28:12 pm

Not for arrows or finishes.  I'm wondering if Titebond III will work for gluing down edges and air pockets on a snakeskinned bow that was glued with hide glue.

thanks, possum

Title: Re: glue compatibility
Post by: Pat B on October 24, 2007, 02:37:07 pm

I use TBIII on the last course of sinew on "Elkie" the bow in the article I wrote for the latest PA. I use it to hold down where the sinew lifted from the bows back too. They are compatible and should work fine.
   I believe with hide glue, you can heat the area up a bit and the glue will become soft and you can wrap the area down until it dries. I've never done it but I read it somewhere. If this is the case, you won't have to add another component.       Pat

Title: Re: glue compatibility
Post by: adb on October 24, 2007, 04:56:22 pm

Hi,
Warm, moist heat will reactivate the hide glue, and it should restick. Wrap it with ace bandage or string until it dries.