backing strength of burlap.

[Pat B]

Linen is good and strong and makes a good backing. Either TBII or III will work well. Be sure the glue is completely cured before messing with the bow after the application. (my brain is still a little foggy). 

[legend]

Thanks Pat

[legend]

Just to confirm ,  when is the best time in the bow making process to back the bow ? I would have thought after full / finished tillering ?

[Pat B]

If a bow needs backing I try not to wait until finished, you might net get there. Maybe at half tiller.

[legend]

Thanks again Pat

[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 .