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Title: bow glue
Post by: mdrecurve on July 15, 2012, 09:30:00 AM
i want to try and build a laminated bow but dont want to have to use a hot box is their a glue that i can use for this and will the bow hold up
Title: Re: bow glue
Post by: macbow on July 15, 2012, 11:10:00 AM
If your using glass, I still,use the old stand by smooth on.
For a little extra heat add a 100 watt light bulb near the form. Then cover the whole thing with a,sleeping bag or heavy blanket. Put something flame proof over the bulb to hold the cloth away. Over night and you should be good.
Title: Re: bow glue
Post by: jsweka on July 15, 2012, 04:29:00 PM
Why don't you want to use a hot box?  Is it a space limitation thing?  If so, you can make a hot box that is collapsable for easier storage.

There's a reason the professionals use hot boxes....
Title: Re: bow glue
Post by: mdrecurve on July 15, 2012, 07:58:00 PM
Didnt want to use a hot box due to room or to build it just for one bow
Title: Re: bow glue
Post by: Schmidtster on July 16, 2012, 08:36:00 PM
i doubt you'll make just one bow hahaha.
Title: Re: bow glue
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 16, 2012, 08:49:00 PM
I built a hot box that could be put together and taken apart in minutes.