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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: KShip85 on February 11, 2013, 08:15:27 pm

Title: perry reflex question
Post by: KShip85 on February 11, 2013, 08:15:27 pm

Is there a thickness limit on the backing for a perry reflex?  At some point is the backing too thin to hold reflex?


Kip

Title: Re: perry reflex question
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2013, 08:28:21 pm

I never go more than 1/8" thick on any hard backing, no matter the species. The glue holds the reflex, not the backing.

Title: Re: perry reflex question
Post by: KShip85 on February 11, 2013, 09:08:55 pm

Thanks for the clarification pearly, glad to hear that.  Was cutting some backing strips today and accidentally planed one to 3/32" and was afraid it would not work.


Kip

Title: Re: perry reflex question
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2013, 09:31:25 pm

I start at an 1/8" and by the time I round the edges nice and smooth it down Its closer to 3/16", right where I like it. The key is perfect glue lines.

Title: Re: perry reflex question
Post by: KShip85 on February 11, 2013, 09:47:02 pm

Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2013, 09:31:25 pm

I start at an 1/8" and by the time I round the edges nice and smooth it down Its closer to 3/16", right where I like it. The key is perfect glue lines.

I've been around wood working my whole life and never met anyone who can add wood by sanding ;). No wonder you make such beautiful bows :). 

Thanks again for the help :)

Kip

Title: Re: perry reflex question
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2013, 09:55:48 pm

3/32" smarty...

Title: Re: perry reflex question
Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 11, 2013, 09:57:28 pm

Pearly
I was working on a post for you ,good you got back here just in time !