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Title: Lam Preparation
Post by: Big-un08 on August 04, 2011, 09:53:00 PM
Do you guys use Denatured Alcohol or Acetone to prep lams cut from oily woods such as Bocote or Cocobolo?
Title: Re: Lam Preparation
Post by: jsweka on August 04, 2011, 10:04:00 PM
You'll get different opinions on this one.  Some guys say to do it, some guys say it just brings more oil to the surface.  :dunno:  

I haven't used any oily woods like bacote and cocobola for lams, but have used both for longbow risers.  I did wipe them down good with acetone, had good glue ups, and they've held together so far.
Title: Re: Lam Preparation
Post by: kennym on August 04, 2011, 10:24:00 PM
Yep, many opinions!

I brush em with a clean wire brush, blow off with clean air and put the glue to em!

BTW, Thank you sir, I owe ya one!
Title: Re: Lam Preparation
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 05, 2011, 05:18:00 AM
Kenny nailed it. No chemicals.
Title: Re: Lam Preparation
Post by: Mike Most on August 05, 2011, 07:21:00 AM
I am with Kenny on this one.
Title: Re: Lam Preparation
Post by: Big-un08 on August 05, 2011, 02:08:00 PM
Kenny, you're welcome. Had to make some room in the shop anyhow.  :D  Thanks for the replies guys.