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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: blindarcher on March 17, 2021, 08:38:53 pm

Title: Hickory Backed Red Oak Board Bow
Post by: blindarcher on March 17, 2021, 08:38:53 pm

Hi all.  It has been awhile since I last built a board bow and backed it with hickory.  If I recall correctly, I had used Unibond once with not so good results.  I think I have also used Titebond III.  Anyway, my memory is fading.  I was wondering what others have used and how they have prepared the wood, the base wood (red oak) and the backing (hickory).  I want to avoid any surprised delamination.

Thanks!

Jon

Title: Re: Hickory Backed Red Oak Board Bow
Post by: RyanY on March 17, 2021, 09:18:22 pm

I use Titebond 3 and plastic packing wrap for the glue up. Never had an issue as long as the surfaces are flat.

Title: Re: Hickory Backed Red Oak Board Bow
Post by: blindarcher on March 18, 2021, 10:06:16 am

Thanks Ryan,

If I recall, Titebond 3 seemed to work ok.  I think I will go with that.