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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: UserNameTaken on July 11, 2014, 06:27:37 pm

Title: Linen backing
Post by: UserNameTaken on July 11, 2014, 06:27:37 pm

Hi all,

I was wondering how long you should let a linen backing dry before you bend the bow. Is 24 hrs. sufficient?

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: J05H on July 11, 2014, 07:10:39 pm

24 hours should be plenty. I've only done two and I waited longer simply because I wasn't in a hurry, but I don't think I needed to. I'm sure someone will speak up who can say so with certainty.

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: soy on July 11, 2014, 07:23:22 pm

I go 48 or longer as the wood tends to draw moisture witch=set ;)

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: UserNameTaken on July 11, 2014, 11:40:22 pm

Thanks, I suppose that makes sense that the wood would absorb the moisture. I guess I'll just have to wait.  :)

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: PatM on July 12, 2014, 01:38:25 am

You can always use a glue that doesn't contain moisture.

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: soy on July 12, 2014, 04:21:33 am

 ???

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: Del the cat on July 12, 2014, 05:40:26 am

Quote from: soy on July 12, 2014, 04:21:33 am

???

Like epoxy innit?
Del

Title: Re: Linen backing
Post by: mikekeswick on July 12, 2014, 06:47:17 am

The first question should have been 'what glue did you use?'  >:D
Titebond/hide glue or similar 2 days should be plenty.