Glueing Problems- need suggestions

Started by gables, June 10, 2009, 12:25:00 PM

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gables

I have been building bows like the Dryad guys with a center "power" i-beam riser. When I glue up the bow I also glue up my handle block laminations- all with smooth on in an oven. My glue up problems occur when I try to glue this handle block to the belly of my bow blank. I am looking for a solution that sets faster than smooth on curing at room temperature but will be stronger than a 5 minute epoxy. I am gluing ipe sanded with 50 grit and washing it very well with acetone but 5 minute epoxy is delaminating.
"Art is thoughtful workmanship." W.R. Lethaby

Moen

Take a piece, and try without acetone. But I think 5 min epoxy is not good for this use. And, one more thing with acetone, i have seen it bring more oil to the surface. Especially on Ipe.

-Moen
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Pat B

I agree with Walt...wood to wood; Urac 185!!!
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