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Started by Adirondackman, September 19, 2008, 06:30:00 AM

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Adirondackman

September 19, 2008, 06:30:00 AM
Just finished a "Heath-Mare" design bow using Elm. I backed it with rawhide. I would like to put on some antler overlays. My questions are - 1.Should I glue over backing or cut backing away and glue directly to wood? 2.What type of glue do you recommend? Thanks for the help.
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Pat B

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September 19, 2008, 09:02:00 AM
I have used TBIII, super glue and epoxy for overlays. I believe you can either glue them on top of the rawhide or remove it and glue directly to the wood. Pat
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elkslayer

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September 21, 2008, 01:37:00 AM
I have never glued to rawhide but the super glue works great with horn to Boo. never had one fail.

TimZeigler

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September 27, 2008, 12:37:00 PM
I wouldnt' glue it to the rawhide.  Glue directly onto the wood, and I'd either use 2 part epoxy, or some good super glue.  Tim
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