In no hurry to get started, but I've been thinking about doing a R/D tri-lam. Thinking of using hickory for the back, walnut for the core, and osage for the belly. Or, should I pick a better wood for the core? Would Titebond 3 be okay for the glue up since it's all wood to wood or should I go with Unibond? Thanks.
I finished my BBO and will post some pictures soon. Thanks to you all for the advice on that one.
I'd opt for unibond because of the gap filling capabilities .
Thanks again Mac. Unibond it is.
X's 2 on what Ron said.
Definately use the Unibond for several reasons, longer working time, better gap filling are among the best. Black cherry makes a really good belly wood with the hickory and walnut. In fact, its my favorite combination to date.
Glad that I listen to you guys. I don't have a more precise way of getting the lams flat, just used a belt sander. Unibond did a good job of filling in the small gaps I ended up with. Just started tillering and so far so good. Menards sells cherry boards. Will those work? Or would I be better off trying to find black cherry at a lumber yard?
where did ya find unibond at?
3 Rivers Archery. Just saw that Pine Hollow carries it too.