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Main Discussion Area => Horn Bows => Topic started by: stuckinthemud on August 15, 2017, 03:36:52 pm

Title: tape?
Post by: stuckinthemud on August 15, 2017, 03:36:52 pm

Just wondering if anyone ever tried binding a horn/core glue-up with tape instead of rope or clamps?

Title: Re: tape?
Post by: mikekeswick on August 16, 2017, 01:03:17 am

You won't get sufficient pressure and the tape is likely to retard drying of the glue.
The methods that have been used in the past work and are proven - don't reinvent the wheel!
The easiest modern way is lots of g clamps. spaced 1.5 inches apart.

Title: Re: tape?
Post by: Aaron H on August 16, 2017, 08:05:57 am

I've seen a few guys use that stretchy CAUTION tape to bind the core to the horn temporarily.  It was used just to keep everything aligned until c clamps were put on

Title: Re: tape?
Post by: mikekeswick on August 17, 2017, 01:57:41 am

The best way to get the core/horn lined up before applying proper clamping pressure is to reduce the width of the core until it coincides with the horn width in a few places. Use these as references and you know if anything moved whilst clamping. A quick and very secure way to hold the horn in the correct place are zip ties.  Very strong, quick and easy to use.

Title: Re: tape?
Post by: Aaron H on August 17, 2017, 08:55:04 am

That sounds like a useful trick too, thanks Mike

Title: Re: tape?
Post by: stuckinthemud on August 19, 2017, 02:55:42 pm

Zips ties, what a great idea!