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alternative glues for horn bows
tattoo dave:
So, Just wondering if anyone has used any glues other than say fish or hide glue on the horn, or sinew, or both. Like maybe titebond3, titebond hide glue, 2 part epoxies, or anything else really. Thanks!
Tattoo Dave
ssgtchad:
From what I've read, hide glues are better because you can make adjustments in tiller, twists by heating the problem area, and fixing as needed. If you use an epoxy, better get it right the 1st time. And if you mess it up, like I'm prone to do, with hide glues, you can soak the bow in a tub of water and reclaim your sinew and horn, as the glue dilutes. That's my guess.
Marc St Louis:
TB3 on a horn bow is a no go, at least a horn bow with a lot of reflex.
mikekeswick:
Resourcinol, alradite and most two exopies will work however they can't take the heat needed to correct twists as mentioned above. Titebond polyurthane also works.
If you are making a wide limbed hornbow then you maybe able to get away with it but....it's risky.
tattoo dave:
Thanks fellas!
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