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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Kegan on March 11, 2009, 05:05:53 pm

Title: Titebond sheer strength?
Post by: Kegan on March 11, 2009, 05:05:53 pm

Could TBII hold up for a wood or boo backed R/D bow? Would it depend on weight?

Usually I see them done with epoxies, so I figured that TB simply wasn't stronge nough for that sort of design? I've used it on straight bows without issue, but I've never done a R/D glue up?

Title: Re: Titebond sheer strength?
Post by: Pat B on March 11, 2009, 06:27:44 pm

I used TBIII on the last 2 or 3 boo backed bows and they are still shooting.

Title: Re: Titebond sheer strength?
Post by: nickf on March 11, 2009, 07:16:39 pm

I used tb3 for both bbi's I made, and for the other 2 glueups. No failure yet.

Title: Re: Titebond sheer strength?
Post by: Kegan on March 11, 2009, 07:29:17 pm

So it holds up with R/D glue-ups too? Glad to hear that :).

Title: Re: Titebond sheer strength?
Post by: Pat B on March 11, 2009, 08:21:18 pm

Mine were all Perry reflexed

Title: Re: Titebond sheer strength?
Post by: Catahoula on March 11, 2009, 10:18:48 pm

Hi,

I a glue comparison in Fine Woodworking TightBond III beat them all...the tests included stressing joints in doors and such and waterproof qualities.  I have an osage/boo bow down to the tillering stage and so far so good.  If it blows up I be glad to let post that fact and switch to the other stuff!  Have an ipe/boo bow waiting for the results of the osage/boo...will admit I don't know squat but gotta start somewhere!:-)

Rand

Title: Re: Titebond sheer strength?
Post by: stiknstring on March 12, 2009, 12:39:46 am

I have an boo backed ipe bow with three inches of net reflex and she pulls close to 80 pounds right now.....absolutely sound and solid

Title: Re: Titebond sheer strength?
Post by: Kegan on March 12, 2009, 05:22:01 pm

Titebond III seems to be a safe bet then ;D

How about TB II?

Title: Re: Titebond sheer strength?
Post by: Rich Saffold on March 12, 2009, 06:37:47 pm

Kegan, I'd use the tb2  on light bows, that being said they are usually sold next to each other in what ever store you are in.. There is a difference....
Trust me ;)

Rich

Title: Re: Titebond sheer strength?
Post by: Kegan on March 12, 2009, 07:10:03 pm

Quote from: Rich Saffold on March 12, 2009, 06:37:47 pm

Kegan, I'd use the tb2  on light bows, that being said they are usually sold next to each other in what ever store you are in.. There is a difference....
Trust me ;)

Rich

The one local place doesn't have it. From waht I've heard there seems to be a big difference. Now I know so- thanks eveyrone :)!

Title: Re: Titebond sheer strength?
Post by: Far East Archer on March 13, 2009, 12:19:35 am

Titebond creeps, meaning it slides some tiny %. I notice it in such area as fades on tri-laminated bows.
Though, no failure from that, it just does not look good when it happens....

Dont worry about it strength though, one of the strongest glues out there.
Strongest is probably hideglue, which doesnt creep. I have a pot that has curled in from the glue pulling the sides as it dried!