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UserNameTaken

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Linen backing
« on: July 11, 2014, 06:27:37 pm »
Hi all,

I was wondering how long you should let a linen backing dry before you bend the bow. Is 24 hrs. sufficient?
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Offline J05H

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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2014, 07:10:39 pm »
24 hours should be plenty. I've only done two and I waited longer simply because I wasn't in a hurry, but I don't think I needed to. I'm sure someone will speak up who can say so with certainty.
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Offline soy

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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2014, 07:23:22 pm »
I go 48 or longer as the wood tends to draw moisture witch=set ;)
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UserNameTaken

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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2014, 11:40:22 pm »
Thanks, I suppose that makes sense that the wood would absorb the moisture. I guess I'll just have to wait.  :)
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Offline PatM

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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2014, 01:38:25 am »
You can always use a glue that doesn't contain moisture.
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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2014, 04:21:33 am »
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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2014, 05:40:26 am »
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mikekeswick

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Re: Linen backing
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2014, 06:47:17 am »
The first question should have been 'what glue did you use?'  >:D
Titebond/hide glue or similar 2 days should be plenty.
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