Glue for bio-laminate ELB
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:10 pm
Hi everyone,
I have a vague plan to make a bio-laminate english longbow. From past experience I don't think araldite is has anywhere near the strength necessary for the job. The traditional bowyer's bibles talk highly of Urac185, Resorcinol, and Titebond 1,2 and 3. Apparently Urac requires heat to set it, so that's out of question for me. I can't find much Resorcinol, so Titebond is looking pretty good. The question is, which is better; 1,2 or 3? One of the woods will probably be acacia, and will be glue into a mild reflex.
This isn't urgent, so don't sweat.
Cheers, Joe.
I have a vague plan to make a bio-laminate english longbow. From past experience I don't think araldite is has anywhere near the strength necessary for the job. The traditional bowyer's bibles talk highly of Urac185, Resorcinol, and Titebond 1,2 and 3. Apparently Urac requires heat to set it, so that's out of question for me. I can't find much Resorcinol, so Titebond is looking pretty good. The question is, which is better; 1,2 or 3? One of the woods will probably be acacia, and will be glue into a mild reflex.
This isn't urgent, so don't sweat.
Cheers, Joe.