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Hide glue or ea-40 for goat hide backing?

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Selfbowman:
Had a selfbow with a pin knot trying to raise a splinter . I have two great looking goat hide strips to back it with. Recommended application please! Selfbowman does not do many bows with a backing.🤠

Hamish:
I'm not saying epoxy wouldn't work, I've just never heard of anyone using epoxy with rawhide. It would also be very messy. How would you apply pressure on it without it soaking into the wrapping bandage?
Hide glue would be the most compatible, (and reversible). PVA (especially TB3) is also  a good choice. Both are long term, proven methods for applying rawhide backings and patches.

Mo_coon-catcher:
I use TB3 after a light sandi with 60grit, or about there depending on what I have in hand to toughen up the surface.

Kyle

Selfbowman:

--- Quote from: Hamish on November 13, 2023, 05:13:37 pm ---I'm not saying epoxy wouldn't work, I've just never heard of anyone using epoxy with rawhide. It would also be very messy. How would you apply pressure on it without it soaking into the wrapping bandage?
Hide glue would be the most compatible, (and reversible). PVA (especially TB3) is also  a good choice. Both are long term, proven methods for applying rawhide backings and patches.

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Maybe Dave will put one  of his Videos up for me.

Selfbowman:
Yes I have tite bond 3 also.

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