Old Smooth on EA 40
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From: Stew
09-Feb-17
Anyone used smooth on EA 40 that is 15 years old? I haven't built bows for about that time, and have unopened cans. I am planning on starting again. I called Smooth on and the Tech said he knows of bowyers using it after it is 20 years old. Anyone else?
From: RC
09-Feb-17
I would pitch it away...
From: redbuffalo
10-Feb-17
Hate to admit it but I agree with Roy. Cheap insurance. Why risk your bow and safety over the cost of glue?
From: redbuffalo
10-Feb-17
From: Stew
10-Feb-17
Yes, the bow components are way more than $30 glue
From: Spider1
10-Feb-17
From their web site. --------------------------------------
Store and use material at room temperature (73°F/23°C). This product has a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible.
-------------------------------------- chuck it. nothing worse than spending the money on materials and time in on a build just to have it delaminate during the final stages just cuz you used old glue.
From: hawk-eye
10-Feb-17
when I taught kids how to make bows in my shop class, I ordered new smooth on every year. Any left over at the end of the year got used for other stuff but not to laminate bow limbs.
From: RC
10-Feb-17
RC's Link
From: Stew
10-Feb-17
Thanks for your responses,any opinions on 15 year old lams and Gordon clear glass.
