« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Lam Preparation  (Read 220 times)

Offline Big-un08

  • TGMM Member
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ***
  • Posts: 155
Lam Preparation
« on: August 04, 2011, 09:53:00 PM »
Do you guys use Denatured Alcohol or Acetone to prep lams cut from oily woods such as Bocote or Cocobolo?
Logged
Experience is something that you do not get until right after you need it!!!

TGMM Family of the Bow

Offline jsweka

  • TG HALL OF FAME
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 3571
Re: Lam Preparation
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2011, 10:04:00 PM »
You'll get different opinions on this one.  Some guys say to do it, some guys say it just brings more oil to the surface.  :dunno:  

I haven't used any oily woods like bacote and cocobola for lams, but have used both for longbow risers.  I did wipe them down good with acetone, had good glue ups, and they've held together so far.
Logged
>>>---->TGMM<----<<<<

Online kennym

  • TG HALL OF FAME
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 17318
Re: Lam Preparation
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2011, 10:24:00 PM »
Yep, many opinions!

I brush em with a clean wire brush, blow off with clean air and put the glue to em!

BTW, Thank you sir, I owe ya one!
Logged
Stay sharp, Kenny.

   https://www.kennysarchery.com/

Offline Crooked Stic

  • TG HALL OF FAME
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 6065
Re: Lam Preparation
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2011, 05:18:00 AM »
Kenny nailed it. No chemicals.
Logged
High on Archery.

Offline Mike Most

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 927
Re: Lam Preparation
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2011, 07:21:00 AM »
I am with Kenny on this one.
Logged
"It Shall be Life" (Ten Bears to Josie Wales)
------------------                Michael Most-Adkins Texas

Offline Big-un08

  • TGMM Member
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ***
  • Posts: 155
Re: Lam Preparation
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2011, 02:08:00 PM »
Kenny, you're welcome. Had to make some room in the shop anyhow.  :D  Thanks for the replies guys.
Logged
Experience is something that you do not get until right after you need it!!!

TGMM Family of the Bow
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »

Users currently browsing this topic:

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
 

Contact Us | Trad Gang.com © | User Agreement

Copyright 2003 thru 2024 ~ Trad Gang.com ©