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Offline JWMALONE

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« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2018, 03:36:07 am »
Honestly Pat I couldn't tell which is stronger. I base my opinion on what I was told when I was younger, so its more habit I guess. Never had a problem with any of the three tell ya the truth.
My step father gave me some silicon based stuff that's a sealer and adhesive, comes in a tube like caulk. That crap will stick and bond to any thing, one day I'm going to try it, its also very flexible.
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« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2018, 07:54:34 am »
I've used all three over the years and never had a failure.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

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« Reply #17 on: February 13, 2018, 07:59:55 am »
How long do you leave yours in the clamps with a reflex?
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« Reply #18 on: February 13, 2018, 08:03:22 am »
  For ipe TB original is rated the highest, for most other woods TB3   TB2 is still fine and works great.

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« Reply #19 on: February 13, 2018, 09:22:02 am »
Thats interesting Badger, I worked for an ole timer years ago who would only use tb original on stuff like teak, mahogany and any thing dense or oily.
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« Reply #20 on: February 13, 2018, 08:02:38 pm »
How long do you leave yours in the clamps with a reflex?

  I learned to leave it longer, and in good environment for drying than other glues.  I used to jump the gun a little at 24 hours or less, and it would creep back out of the form more than Urac or epoxy used to.

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« Reply #21 on: February 13, 2018, 08:27:37 pm »
Well Guys, I took her out after 24 hours. Didn't want to stress it tonight but I done some scraping and rounded the corners good. It only has 5/8 reflex, I put a 1.5 inch block under the tips but forgot to allow for the handle thickness, it kept most of what I put in it. With the backing its 3/4 at the handle, 5/8 mid limb and 1/2 at the tips, she don't bend much at all. I'm happy so far.




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« Reply #22 on: February 13, 2018, 09:24:20 pm »
That thing is gonna be a rocket launcher.   :OK
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« Reply #23 on: February 13, 2018, 09:41:45 pm »
What makes ya say That Pat?
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« Reply #24 on: February 14, 2018, 06:53:46 pm »
Hey Guys, I'm tillering this bow and the Perry reflex I glued in 5/8 is now up to 7/8. I remember reading about that but cant remember where. I understand the reasons for it, is this bad? Does this mean I need to do something different or just keep going as is.
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« Reply #25 on: February 14, 2018, 08:24:46 pm »
With some woods you will get a little increase in reflex as you thin the belly.
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« Reply #26 on: February 14, 2018, 09:28:43 pm »
Its up to an inch Pat. Looks good though, its nice and even. She moves about 5 inches now.
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« Reply #27 on: February 14, 2018, 09:55:15 pm »
I'm saying, she's gonna be a rocket launcher.  :OK   That narrow profile and now she rearing back getting ready to punch.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

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« Reply #28 on: February 14, 2018, 10:32:55 pm »
She looks like shell be a good one. It has a swirl, not a knot in the grain about a third from the tip. Doesn't seem to be a problem for now but I'm keeping an eye on it. We will find out.
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« Reply #29 on: February 14, 2018, 10:51:28 pm »
I'm with Pat!  That increasing reflex is fine if it's not a ridiculous amount, and if you hit the tiller.