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Offline Kevin L.

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Glue for grip?
« on: March 26, 2009, 07:54:00 PM »
I just got in a longbow and I need to make a new grip and strike plate. I have the leather and will trace out the patterns tomorrow, but I'm wondering what glue to use? I'm looking to copy a Hill style of laced grip and plate.

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Re: Glue for grip?
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2009, 08:05:00 PM »
Contact glue is what most use I believe.
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Re: Glue for grip?
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2009, 08:48:00 PM »
If you are going to wet form the grip, Tandy has a "Eco Friendly" Water Base Glue.  I will hold the wet leather in place while tye leather is wet.  I have used it on a few bows and it works great.
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Re: Glue for grip?
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2009, 10:47:00 PM »
Tim, that's good to know. Thanks!
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Re: Glue for grip?
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2009, 06:50:00 AM »
Have always used the Tite-bond glues to glue down the leather grip/shelf/plate and not had the first problem..........except when I had to remove 'em for refinishing.

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Offline Kevin L.

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Re: Glue for grip?
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2009, 07:31:00 AM »
Thanks guys! Tim, that sounds like the ticket. It's a locator grip, so I'll need to wet form it.
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Re: Glue for grip?
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2009, 09:16:00 AM »
Barge contact cement
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Re: Glue for grip?
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2009, 04:55:00 PM »
Contact cement just on the face of the grip.  Then stretch the leather to fit and trim.
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