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Offline frankg

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Canvas as backing ??
« on: August 04, 2011, 11:12:09 pm »
I picked up a real nice 3/4" x 1-3/4" x 72" Oak board with parallel grain running end to end . I have it cut out and a walnut piece for handle glued and drying now . How would untreated 10 oz. cotton canvas be for a backing glued on with Titebond III ?
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Offline cracker

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Re: Canvas as backing ??
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2011, 11:33:20 pm »
It should work just fine although personally I'd go with silk because it is lighter and just as strong.Ron
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Offline JW_Halverson

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« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2011, 01:18:16 am »
I've used that light canvas as backing on a couple dozen hickory board bows, including some boards that should have never been brought home!  Works great.  Silk, being just as strong, and lighter in weight would indeed be a better choice....unless you don't have it, then use whatcha got.  Old cotton bedsheet material would work, too.
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Offline makenzie71

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Re: Canvas as backing ??
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2011, 01:55:52 am »
Nearly any kind of cloth or paper will work just fine.  Someone a year or so ago used tissue paper.  The lighter the better, but I've even used denim without any trouble.
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Offline Prarie Bowyer

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« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2011, 04:13:46 am »
I've been looking at some "duck canvas" that is pretty heavy duty.  Glad to know it will work.  It has a nice medieval look to it and I figured I could make a quivor or a game bag with the other 98% that is left from backing a bow. ;)  I love that oatmeal color.  But then I love oatmeal.

Offline frankg

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Re: Canvas as backing ??
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2011, 01:29:02 pm »
Thanks for all the replies fellers !!
South of Klamath Falls OR , North of Calif border .