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Author Topic: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on  (Read 420 times)

Offline goodolboy94

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how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
« on: April 21, 2009, 01:35:00 AM »
I removed the leather handle to a bow is just got and how do you get off the last layer that is really stuck on i have tryed rubbing alchol and a tooth brush whats the best way to get it off with out scatching the bow
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Offline CJC

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Re: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2009, 04:28:00 AM »
wd-40 will loosen the adhesive residue.

Online Rob DiStefano

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Re: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2009, 06:51:00 AM »
hair dryer heat, clean up the residue with naphtha (lighter fluid)
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Offline d. ward

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Re: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2009, 08:01:00 AM »
The best way to remove the final layer of leather and the old glue is with a good sharp cabinet scraper.You can shave the old layer off real easy and fast with a good scraper.Actually a good super sharp knife will work just about as well.Takes about 3-5 minutes to clean said area for reglueing new grip.bowdoc

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Re: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2009, 10:56:00 AM »
Goof Off or GooGone will work, too.
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Offline jasonbker

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Re: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2009, 02:01:00 PM »
second what scttershot suggested... I would caution using any tools...  :)
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Offline Bjorn

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Re: how to get off a leather handle that is stuck on
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2009, 02:13:00 PM »
I suppose you could soak it in Goo Gone; but it will be a miracle if it comes off without the help of tools. Sandpaper, scrapers or a rasp will reduce the time required. If bowdoc says 'scraper' you can count on it.

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