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Title: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: GaryB on March 16, 2009, 03:00:00 AM
The Youtube video I saw made it look a bit thinner after mixing. It looks like it would be easier to apply, better penetration and less waste.

Anybody have any luck with Bowgrip 100? Just looking for options.
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: Apex Predator on March 16, 2009, 06:07:00 AM
The only failure I had, was with Bowgrip.  It's too thin in my opinion.  Doesn't stay where you put it!
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: Benner on March 16, 2009, 07:36:00 AM
I'll second that.
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: bjansen on March 16, 2009, 09:20:00 AM
Agreed. Smooth on is better in my opinion, thicker, cleaner..i have never had a failure with smooth on.
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: soopernate on March 16, 2009, 09:46:00 AM
Leave the bowgrip to those who do not know better.  I am trying G2 from Lee Valley on the suggestion of Jason Jelinek's article in TBM.  Smooth on is the industry standard for a reason.
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: GaryB on March 17, 2009, 02:47:00 AM
Great info guys. I'm glad I asked the question before purchasing any.

Thanks
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: Diamondback59 on March 17, 2009, 06:12:00 PM
gary  id take urac 185 befor either of em iv used em all  brock
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: GaryB on March 19, 2009, 03:10:00 PM
Thanks Diamondback59. Do you have source for URAC 185?
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: soopernate on March 19, 2009, 03:13:00 PM
If it is a wood to wood or wood to bamboo then urac is certainly the way to go...cheaper but awesome glue.  If you are using glass stay away from it and stick with smoothon
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: Diamondback59 on March 19, 2009, 11:04:00 PM
gary  i sell it , pinehollow also and 3 rivers im sure other s also you could also order it from nelson paint   i cant find the web site   for them  at the min    brock
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: GaryB on March 19, 2009, 11:30:00 PM
Thanks again guys.
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: bmgarto on March 20, 2009, 03:45:00 PM
nelsonpaint.com
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: rpembert on March 21, 2009, 12:56:00 AM
Smooth-On is the BEST in my opinion. You need a heat box or some other type of heating device. I have never had a failure with Smooth-On. I have tried Bowgrip and the bow exploded. Went by the directions to. If Jerry Hill and Craig Ekin uses it and recomends it, its got to be good.

Thanks,
Joshua
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: Bob Sarrels on March 21, 2009, 08:06:00 PM
Smooth On for me and nothing else.  The only other epoxy I have tried is Versamide and had problems.  Guess its good stuff cause thats what Black Widow uses but I did not like it.  I will stick with the tried and true Smooth On.  Over 700 bows and if there has been problems its Bob, not the glue.
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: GaryB on March 22, 2009, 03:47:00 AM
700? Wow! Good advice. Thanks Bob. I checked out your web page. Awesome bows.
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: dave_570 on April 07, 2009, 09:58:00 PM
I use bow grip all the time. I make 3-4 boo backed hickory reflex-deflex and have never had a failure.
1. u must mix it EXACTLY. i use two big siringes
2. it must cure at a temp of NO LESS than 70deg.
3. the co. makes a power thickner.
4. a lot has to do with the prep of the wood.
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: bigcountry on April 08, 2009, 06:20:00 PM
Do you have to use a heatbox for URAC?
Title: Re: Bowgrip 100 VS Smooth-on?
Post by: LPM on April 08, 2009, 08:38:00 PM
Smooth-on.  Why use anything else?  Roll it on spread it on.  You can't loose with Smooth-on.  It even works as a filler when rubbed on and wiped off with a lint free towel.
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