Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: arachnid on November 25, 2014, 02:20:51 am
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Hi guys.
I don`t have easy access to rawhide BUT I do have quite easy access to parchment.
I understand it`s quite similar to rawhide- will it work as a bow backing?
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Yes but get the thickest stuff you can find or glue on a couple of thinner layers.
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Thanks....
Will Elmer`s wood glue hold up? That`s what I have... (I might be able to get Titebond I...)
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Get tightbond
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Get tightbond
Is it really that different? Tightbond is kind of expensive....
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I'd find a way.
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Parchment is a pretty broad term. What can you get exactly? Real parchment IS rawhide.
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Parchment is a pretty broad term. What can you get exactly? Real parchment IS rawhide.
I`m jewish and I have access to the parchment on which Sefer Torah is writen.
It`s cow skin proceced to remove the hair and the it`s thinned down. thats it basiclly.
Is it any good for backing?
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That's no different from regular rawhide apart from the thinning process. People tend to thin rawhide for bow backing as well.
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Great! :D
Thanks Pat.
What about the glue? Is Elmer's that bad for rawhide?
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Many people successfully use Elmer's or they used to before titebond came along.
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Ya don't want to use the cheap Elmer's glue that's typically used in elementary school for paper craft projects.
I used Elmer's wood glue for years 'n' years in my woodworking adventures.
Elmer's & Titebond are PVA adhesives with differing "additives" whose purpose is to distinguish themselves from a marketing standpoint.
Strickly from strength standpoint, and imho, there's little/no difference. Elmer's produces a clear-colored joint, which is good in lotsa woodworking projects ... not so important in bow-building. Additives in Titebond do produce a more water-resistant joint, which is why I use for bow-building. It is claimed that Titebond cures to near full strength more quickly than Elmer's.
For bow-building, I've always used Titebond.
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Any of the water based carpenters glues will work; Elmers or TB.
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Well I use only Elmer's wood glue (the yellow stuff... not so cheap ;D) for my bow building and I never had problems with it.Titbond came to stores around here only reacenly and it's expensive for a small amount of glue.If it's only better becaus it's water-proof - I'll go with Elmer's. :)
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When adding backings water proof isn't necessary. After you seal the bow, moisture shouldn't be an issue.
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The Elmer's yellow glue works just fine. I had a bow with a rawhide backing glued down with it and it held up to years of use in all weather.
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Thanks for the info everyone.
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You can always get some unflavoured gelatin, make up some hide glue with it and your golden
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Moisture shouldn't be a problem in Israel ;) ;)
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Moisture shouldn't be a problem in Israel ;) ;)
True... although if you live on the coast line it gets pretty wet... ;)
Your all invited for a visit... ;D
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Have used goat parchment I got from Ebay and got some real nice results. I always use waterproof woodglue for glue-on. I mean why bothering using something else!?
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Hide glue does give a better bond... The glue can penetrate deeper into the rawhide and holds everything together as a more homogenous unit.
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How do yall water seal rawhide?
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Tru-oil and wax works very well.
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Tru-Oil
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I have no idea why I didnt guess that. I use it over snake skins. But heres a question, what if you dont want a gloss finish, just a flat mat?
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Steel wool and just slap a coat of wax on without polishing it before you head out.
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I use regular wood varnish to finish my bow. I like the glossy look.... :laugh:
I also have teak-oil but I`ve never used it on bows. Will it give the same glossy effect?