Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Jefficus on November 29, 2015, 07:57:03 pm
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I know I should leave a stressed joint clamped for 24hrs, such as when gluing a riser block on, but how soon is it safe to pass a bandsaw through a glued joint like that? I'm really just curious. I've seen people unclamp simple boxes made with titebond II after 20-40min and they've been solid. Is the glue dry enough at that point that you could trim through it with a bandsaw and not get glue residue on the blade?
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If you are talking about tightbond 3. In hot summer weather I will very often take off the wraps and trim up with my saw after about 4 hours. In colder weather I wait till the next morning. Indoors at room temps I wouldn't be worried about trimming after about 8 hours. I don't normally flex the bow before 24 hours bu I have just to see how it would work out after 4 hours in the hot sun and had no problem.