HOW MUCH TIME

[Buck Buckley]

How much time have I got when I start to glue up my bow useing smooth on before it starts to set up  tomorrow is the day  Igot my fingers crossed  thank you BUCK

[JamesV]

The temp has a lot to do with how fast epoxy will start to set. This time of year my shop will be around 90 degrees and I have atleast one hour to do the glue up with smooth on. Get everythig ready to go before you mix your epoxy and you should be fine.

James

[kennym]

Plenty, depending on temperature. I'd say ,without ever checking my watch, 45 minutes, maybe a little less on 80* plus days.

Be sure to do a dry run to see how it all goes.

Keep us posted!

[jsweka]

You'll have plenty of time, so take your time to make sure you have good glue coverage.

When I was building my first bow, I thought the clock was ticking so I was working in mad panic, but once I got it in the oven I realized there was no rush.

[Troy D. Breeding]

In this temp I'd say an hour on average.

Don't rush, be sure to get good coverage with your glue. Then remember you will spend as much time making sure everything is right before setting it in the oven.

Once your ready to start lock the shop door, act like no one is around if someone knocks and just don't take any phone calls once you start.    

Troy

[bigbob2]

Write every part of the procedure down and do a couple dry runs first as kenny said. two bows ago i jumped the process and put the shrink wrap down after the pressure strips and air hose. Had a great old time separating bow, strips and airhose.Got a written list now that I follow each time. Big thing too if using air hose check EACH time for leaks. Last one got a bit blase never checked, did glue up and found leaking valve. All i could do was keep hose connected to pump while in hotbox and come back at fifteen min intervals to wack more air in. Gonna have some spares at hand now.

[Buck Buckley]

GOT IT GLUPED UP  PUT BOY WHAT A MESSEY JOP.  I MEAN I HAD GLUE ALL OVER   AND I TOOK MY TIME.  I TOOK A TABLE SPOON TO MEASURE MY GLUE. IS THER A BETTER WAY. THANKS FOR ALL THE INFO BUCK

[Buck Buckley]

Igot it all glued up ,but what a messey jop   maybe I was in to big of ahurry. I yoused atabble spoon to measure with Is there abetter way  thanks for all the info  BUCK  PS HAS KENNYM GOT A EMAIL ADD  i might want to order  some tapers and lams

[Colorado Joe]

I saw someone using ketchup or honey dispensers for glueing. Put the glue in the bottle keeping it tip down. Makes it easier to apply. You can also use disposable cake pipping bags.

[Robertfishes]

for measuring smooth on I use 3 oz plastic "bathroom" cups, I use heavy duty plastic pic nic spoons to fill cups to top with each part.. I then mix on a plastic plate using a plastic bondo squeege. Then using a bondo squeege cut 2 inches wide I spread glue onto lams..i wear vinyl gloves the whole time and change them several times during glue up cause I am messy too

[Bowjunkie]

I too use the 3 oz plastic 'bathroom' cups. Fill one with part A, the other with part B, then mix the two parts together in a tuna fish can. It's enough to glue up any laminated bow I've ever built. For mixing I use a couple of pieces of osage scraps 5/8 x 3/16 x 6" or so. Wipe em off with acetone when I'm done. I've used them forever.

An excellent spatula or squeegy to spread the glue onto the lams and riser can be made with a cut off piece of .040" or .050" fiberglass 8" or so long. It can be cleaned up afterwards with acetone and reused countless times.

I use vynyl gloves as well, same pair beginning to end usually. You'll learn to make less of a mess as you do more of them.

[Glunt]

I do the same as Bowjunkie. My first bow I used twice as much glue as I use now and still almost ran out.   I finally got a shop apron.  My wife was tired of every pair of shorts and jeans I own having Smooth-on splotches.

[Glunt]

Kennys email is on his web site.
 www.kennyscustomarchery.com