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Title: Aspiring Bowyer
Post by: Brett Leinmiller on September 09, 2014, 10:42:00 AM
Hello, I'm new here. I've been looking forward to learning the art of the bowyer for several year's now and finally have the time and resources to move forward.

One of my first questions involves epoxy choice for laminated limbs and risers. Which brands and mixes have proven themselves? I've heard of West Systems 635? Is this an option? What's worked for you? Thank you.
Title: Re: Aspiring Bowyer
Post by: JamesV on September 09, 2014, 10:50:00 AM
Smooth-on is the standard for bow building. Never had a problem using it.
Title: Re: Aspiring Bowyer
Post by: delongbows on September 09, 2014, 10:52:00 AM
Hello and welcome!
As far as epoxy...Smooth On gets my recommendation.
Title: Re: Aspiring Bowyer
Post by: KenH on September 09, 2014, 11:07:00 AM
x3 for Smooth-On EA-40!
Title: Re: Aspiring Bowyer
Post by: Bowjunkie on September 09, 2014, 11:23:00 AM
X4 for Smooth On.
Title: Re: Aspiring Bowyer
Post by: Brett Leinmiller on September 09, 2014, 11:44:00 AM
EA40 is the one I was thinking of. A local bowyer, John Holzrichter, uses it. The West System I had confused fron another application. Thank you everyone. I'm really looking forward to being a part of this helpful group.
Title: Re: Aspiring Bowyer
Post by: cunruhshoot on September 10, 2014, 10:25:00 AM
Smooth On is easy to use never given me any issues with my bows and I have completed about 45 bows so far.
Title: Re: Aspiring Bowyer
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 10, 2014, 01:04:00 PM
X6 for smooth on..
Title: Re: Aspiring Bowyer
Post by: Bodork on September 10, 2014, 11:25:00 PM
Smooth On. To infinity and beyond!
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