What I'm I doing wrong...

[Illuminati]

i have a full bottle of titebond the original, does that work well for laminations and backings too?

[M-P]

Hi,  I'll put my vote in for Titebond II or III.   I haven't had glue failures except when I tried to use some weathered Ipe, and I think that was the wood's problem, not the glue.  I don't degrease the wood, just  glue as soon as possible after sanding the surface smooth on the Ipe and planing the bamboo to match.   Ron

[Illuminati]

whats the difference from I II and III?

[M-P]

I believe there is supposed to be an increased water resistance as the numbers get higher.   TB II is yellow and dries clear.   TB III is dark colored and leaves a dark brown glue line.   TB III blends quite well with the color of the Ipe.    Ron

[Illuminati]

so basically it doesnt matter which one for bow use right?

[knightd]

I would suggest you try urac-185..   

[Dano]

All good advice above, but a little added advice. I would never clamp the back of a bow without using a scrap of wood or leather to protect the bow wood, those little impressions the clamp leaves will cause problems.

[NOMADIC PIRATE]

Good eye Dano