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Mat Roop
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:14 pm    Post subject: Bow tip repair Reply with quote
I have this "Tubbs" bow to repair... It has been previously glued with epoxy (I think) ... 2 questions...
1- I intend to cut a kerf and insert a Pernambucco spline into the nose of the head. what thickness of spline works best?
2- Any suggestions as to how to clean off the old epoxy?
Any other suggestions?



Thanks for your help... Mat
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okawbow
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:00 am    Post subject: repair Reply with quote
That looks like it could be "super glue" to me. If it is; acetone will soften it. If it's epoxy; hot water may eventually loosen it.

I would use a spline no more than 1/3rd the width of the thinnest part of the head. After gluing the head back together; I'd find a saw blade that size and make the cut first, then make the spline to match. The spline needs to fit well to all surfaces. I use "Quick-it" blue for those type of repairs.

http://www.3riversarchery.com/Bow+Building+Glue+%26+Adhesives++Kwick-It_c49_s199_p0_i4451X_product.html
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