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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Little John on February 10, 2009, 01:43:45 pm

Title: glue for overlays?
Post by: Little John on February 10, 2009, 01:43:45 pm

I have been having a hard time with overlays (my first) I used epoxy and never thought about them popping off. I am working on a 70" holmie with 5/16" tips and 4' of reflex. Seems like the string is putting a lot of pulling (horizontal,flat pressure) when trying to get the first bracing. I never thought about epoxy not holding but maybe I squezed all the glue from the joint when clamping with vicegrips. Alll sugestions welcome.   Kenneth

Title: Re: glue for overlays?
Post by: DanaM on February 10, 2009, 01:56:02 pm

Kenneth I've used TB3 and superglue with good results.
I think 2 part epoxy does better with a rough surface.

Title: Re: glue for overlays?
Post by: GregB on February 10, 2009, 01:59:05 pm

Kenneth,
I've been using TBIII on my inlays with no problems. Make sure both surfaces are completely flat and I've been cleaning them off with alcohol. Glue both surfaces and c-clamp. Usually let it dry at least overnight before I do anything further to it. :)

Title: Re: glue for overlays?
Post by: adb on February 10, 2009, 02:18:20 pm

Epoxy will work fine. Both surfaces must be dead flat, and clean. I usually use my belt sander to true both surfaces before glue up. I've also used TB3 and superglue for overlays, and have had 0 failures.

Title: Re: glue for overlays?
Post by: Little John on February 10, 2009, 02:21:50 pm

OK guys thanks for the help, I will try again.   Kenneth