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backing strength of burlap.
legend:
As my intention is to heat treat the belly using a heat gun whilst in slight reflex , is this still a possibility without affecting the linnen backing assuming the backing is applied at around half tillering ?
Pat B:
I would wait until after heat treating before adding the backing. All TB glues degrade at 150 degrees.
legend:
All good information / advice Pat , thanks
GlisGlis:
I would not raise the tips before applying linen backing
Plant fibers are strong in tension and less flexible than sinew or even rawhide
legend:
OK Glis Glis , I hear what youre saying and as I have absolutely no experience of backing a bow with Linnen this does sound feasible . anyone else here have the same ideas ? if so then I will just have to back the bow without any tension applied .
Thanks for that .
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