Bow form help!

[The Gopher]

Hello i am building my first bow form and i need a little help. I am to the point of glueing on the formica strip. i got it from Binghams and expected something like a counter top formica with a paper type backing. what i got looks just like fiberglass? I'm wondering how i should glue this on. will titebond II be sufficient? Thanks, Dan.

[bamboo]

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i used 60 min epoxy from the depot--loc-tite i think and clamped it w/ the pressure strips and fire hose -just like there was  a bow in it--its still on there

[wingnut]

If your getting ready to build bows, you should have some Smooth On in hand.  Use it.

You might want to tape it down for a bow or two first though, in case you want to make a change in the form.

Mike

[BMN]

I called Elmont Bingham and asked him this very question and he suggested using contact cement.

Bill

[Crooked Stic]

3M spray adhesive works really good.It helps if you can put the hose and pressure to it to get a good bond.

[Trux Turning]

I just use contact cement- works well and have not had any problems with it.

[Holm-Made]

What kind of bow are you making, Dan?  Something we can play with at the bow building weekend? Chad

[The Gopher]

hi chad, hopefully we can play with it. the form is a simple straight form for a hill style bow, i'm trying the rubber band method of clamping. i'll let you all know how it turns out.