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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: frankg on August 04, 2011, 11:12:09 pm

Title: Canvas as backing ??
Post by: frankg on August 04, 2011, 11:12:09 pm

I picked up a real nice 3/4" x 1-3/4" x 72" Oak board with parallel grain running end to end . I have it cut out and a walnut piece for handle glued and drying now . How would untreated 10 oz. cotton canvas be for a backing glued on with Titebond III ?

Title: Re: Canvas as backing ??
Post by: cracker on August 04, 2011, 11:33:20 pm

It should work just fine although personally I'd go with silk because it is lighter and just as strong.Ron

Title: Re: Canvas as backing ??
Post by: JW_Halverson on August 06, 2011, 01:18:16 am

I've used that light canvas as backing on a couple dozen hickory board bows, including some boards that should have never been brought home!  Works great.  Silk, being just as strong, and lighter in weight would indeed be a better choice....unless you don't have it, then use whatcha got.  Old cotton bedsheet material would work, too.

Title: Re: Canvas as backing ??
Post by: makenzie71 on August 06, 2011, 01:55:52 am

Nearly any kind of cloth or paper will work just fine.  Someone a year or so ago used tissue paper.  The lighter the better, but I've even used denim without any trouble.

Title: Re: Canvas as backing ??
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on August 06, 2011, 04:13:46 am

I've been looking at some "duck canvas" that is pretty heavy duty.  Glad to know it will work.  It has a nice medieval look to it and I figured I could make a quivor or a game bag with the other 98% that is left from backing a bow. ;)  I love that oatmeal color.  But then I love oatmeal.

Title: Re: Canvas as backing ??
Post by: frankg on August 06, 2011, 01:29:02 pm

Thanks for all the replies fellers !!