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Main Discussion Area => Horn Bows => Topic started by: DuBois on January 20, 2019, 06:32:21 pm

Title: Horn/hide glue dry time
Post by: DuBois on January 20, 2019, 06:32:21 pm

How long do you typically let glue set up before releasing wraps/clamps?

Also how many days until you sinew the bow?

Thanks folks

Title: Re: Horn/hide glue dry time
Post by: JNystrom on January 20, 2019, 11:33:46 pm

Just over night. 24 hours? I personally don't like long waiting times and many times they are actually not that needed. Never had a problem with glue joint after 12 hours of clamping.
I sinew the bow immediately when i have time for it. After all, there is the shaping of core before sinewing.

Title: Re: Horn/hide glue dry time
Post by: DuBois on January 21, 2019, 07:31:36 am

Thank you JNystrom!
First horn glue up and realized as I did it that I wasn't sure on this stuff.
More to come later.
Marco

Title: Re: Horn/hide glue dry time
Post by: JNystrom on January 21, 2019, 10:32:57 am

You're welcome.

You can easily try the strength with some wooden parts, having them glued together over night. The strength is impressive. Sure natural glue creates a stronger bond over some time (months), but that is a different thing.