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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Fox on March 21, 2021, 06:11:15 pm

Title: Knox Glue
Post by: Fox on March 21, 2021, 06:11:15 pm

I haven't been able to find much info as far as how to mix up Knox glue. what ratio of water to powder, and do I need to heat it like normal hide glue?

Title: Re: Knox Glue
Post by: bradsmith2010 on March 21, 2021, 08:37:36 pm

just heat it like normal glue, Bowanarrow has a formula, I cant remember it,,
I have always just mixed till I get the thickness I want,,but Im sure if you message him he would help,,

Title: Re: Knox Glue
Post by: Fox on March 21, 2021, 09:58:20 pm

Thanks brad  ;D

Title: Re: Knox Glue
Post by: Hawkdancer on March 22, 2021, 02:14:56 am

Start thick, and thin slowly, I think.  If you mess up, it is edible -C- (lol) :fp!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Knox Glue
Post by: Fox on March 22, 2021, 12:14:09 pm

Quote from: Hawkdancer on March 22, 2021, 02:14:56 am

Start thick, and thin slowly, I think.  If you mess up, it is edible -C- (lol) :fp!
Hawkdancer

makes me think twice when im eating jello.... hmmm i could be hefting some arrows with this here goo  (lol) (lol) :fp

Title: Re: Knox Glue
Post by: bradsmith2010 on March 22, 2021, 06:15:54 pm

ok Fox,Im starting a sinew bow today,, got the glues melted and gonna put the first layer on, where are you at,,

Title: Re: Knox Glue
Post by: mmattockx on March 22, 2021, 11:01:43 pm

Quote from: Fox on March 21, 2021, 06:11:15 pm

I haven't been able to find much info as far as how to mix up Knox glue. what ratio of water to powder, and do I need to heat it like normal hide glue?

I used Knox gelatin for the first time last year. I think the water:powder ratio was about 1:1 for a fairly thick slurry. You can fine tune it from there to whatever consistency you desire.

Yes, it needs to be heated. I used a washed out tuna can floating in the water in the pot to smooth out the heating of the glue. After I was done I covered the tuna can and put it in the freezer to keep. I have used it once since then and it worked fine with no noticeable ill effects from being frozen.

Quote from: Hawkdancer on March 22, 2021, 02:14:56 am

Start thick, and thin slowly, I think.  If you mess up, it is edible -C- (lol) :fp!

If you end up too thin you can just let it simmer in the pot for a while and it will thicken up as the moisture evaporates off.


Mark

Title: Re: Knox Glue
Post by: Fox on March 23, 2021, 12:24:35 am

Thanks mmattockx!

Title: Re: Knox Glue
Post by: Fox on March 23, 2021, 12:25:23 am

Quote from: bradsmith2010 on March 22, 2021, 06:15:54 pm

ok Fox,Im starting a sinew bow today,, got the glues melted and gonna put the first layer on, where are you at,,

brad just sinewed it today :) not sure how it went. check out my other thread...

Title: Re: Knox Glue
Post by: Marc St Louis on March 23, 2021, 09:50:07 am

I believe I used to use 1/4 cup per packet

Title: Re: Knox Glue
Post by: Fox on March 23, 2021, 11:41:04 am

Thanks Marc... that’s what I ended up using just about