Author Topic: Clamping & form options when using TB3 glue  (Read 1883 times)

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Offline eflanders

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Clamping & form options when using TB3 glue
« on: December 29, 2010, 02:14:18 pm »
I would like to build an all-wood r/d longbow utilizing multiple laminations and using TiteBond 3 glue. As you know there are many options as to the clamping methods (bands, airhose, wood clamps, etc.) & the corresponding form designs that one could use. Given the type of glue that I will be using, what do you all feel is the best form and clamping method to use? Please note that I plan to make multiple bows from the form and clamping method chosen.

Offline bryan irwin

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Re: Clamping & form options when using TB3 glue
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2010, 09:16:06 pm »
any of them i use wood clamps on my form.
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Re: Clamping & form options when using TB3 glue
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2010, 10:44:50 pm »
I use a clamp every 2 1/2 inches or so. I have a mild steel strip anchored to wood blocks in a re/de shape. Real important to tape the glue up so things don't shift and then use stretch plastic wrap to contain the glue. Then another taped on clamping strip to protect the bo back. I use Urac and a hot box but TB3 ought to work.