Bamboo Backed something...

[J. Holden]

I believe I have a piece of Ipe that I'm working with.  It was found on the side of the road.  Anyway, I've made a z splice and glued it up.  I've got a piece of prepped bamboo that I'm planning on glueing up to back the bow.  I'm considering using EA-40 for this process.  Do I have to heat it?  Is there an epoxy, or other material, that wouldn't require a heat to cure it?

-Jeremy

[Flem]

EA-40 works fine at room temp. Just takes 24hrs to cure. Which is not a problem if you are using clamps or strapping. Every 18deg increase over 70deg cuts the cure time in half.

[Bvas]

What kind of neighborhood do you live in?  There’s Ipe just laying along the road?

[J. Holden]

Bvas, Illinois wouldn’t give us anything good for free.  A coworker saw the hunk of wood and thought of me.  He pulled over and brought it into work.  It’s so dense and dark red that I have to believe it’s ipe.  Regardless, thanks for the reply.

Jeremy