Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Knosaj on February 07, 2014, 10:38:37 pm
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Anyone use west system epoxy? Or are some of the wood workers glue better?
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The basic West system is more of a coating Epoxy rather than a structural laminating adhesive. You can modify it to use an adhesive but there are better choices in the West line-up.
Use their G Flex or 610 if available. The G flex is great stuff for bow building.
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I haven't used it on any bows yet but I will when the need arises. I've used it on my model sailboats for 10 years and it's never let me down.
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I'll bow to Pat's expertise. :D
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You're not wrong in that it can be used but the very thin consistency makes it a bit too tricky to keep in the gluing surface without it wicking into the wood or running out of the joint.
I know one of the guys on Paleoplanet uses it thickened with the West fillers but that takes a bit of practice. Easier to just buy some of the thicker stuff.
Even West recommends using more appropriate stuff for the job.
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I use an additive called "Cabosil" to thicken it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fumed_silica
Easy to use
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Use Smooth-On EA-40 as far superior
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I'm with Don and Pat on this one, I've used it because we used to use it on our wood commercial fishing vessel and it's what I had. It works but takes some experience knowing the substance.