Thinning titebond

[makenzie71]

I'm applying a cotton cloth to back one of my bows.  I'm assuming that I don't saturate the cloth in straight glue...I see lots of references to thinning glues to do this sort of thing, but how far do I go?  What ratio should I cut it down to?

[PEARL DRUMS]

TB is quite thin already, I cant see why thinning it down more would help? I would use it right out of the bottle.

[Josh]

its water based so you can just thin it with water.  A little bit of water goes a long way so I wouldn't use much.   

[Prarie Bowyer]

I'd do it a few drops at a time.  If you over thin tight bond you'll "break" it.

[BowJunkie]

First I tape off the edges all the way around the bow, and trim it even with the back edges.
"this helps with clean up when completed, less glue to sand off the edges.
I use a damp cloth on the back of the bow first.
Then spread out a layer of Titebond III
Saturate the cloth in water, then wring it out.
Lay cloth on back of bow.
I then strategically duck tape the cloth so it removes any wrinkles, and adheres snugly to the bow and doesn't move.
I then lightly dampen again with a moist cloth.
Then spread out another coat of Titebond III.
Let it cure for 24 hours, then trim off the excess with a razor blade, or use a smooth file to remove the excess cloth around the edges.
The glue dries almost clear and will make a very nice, smooth, and durable finish.

 

[bubby]

I basically do as bowjunkie, but i thin down some glue to saturate the cloth in, and i size the back of the bow, spread the glue and let almost dry, them spread more glue before applying backer, never used the duct tape trick though, just smooth it out with my fingers, Bub

[JW_Halverson]

I usually stretch the fabric on a board, using a staple gun ti pin it down on both ends.  I pour on the TBII, and squeegee it around with my fingers until it has taken up into the fabric.  Then I use a razor knife to cut loose from the board and lay it out on the bow with a thin layer of TBII on the limbs.  Then the usual squeegeeing out the bubbles of air or excess glue.