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Title: riser repair- glue question
Post by: mahantango on September 18, 2010, 07:43:00 AM
I was given a longbow with a joint failure between the accent strip and the grip build-up on the belly side. I want to inject CA and clamp to try to save the bow. My question is: where do you guys get syringes that will work with CA and how do you get the glue into the syringe before it sets up?
Title: Re: riser repair- glue question
Post by: reddogge on September 18, 2010, 10:03:00 AM
Can't help with a source but the glue will not set up in the syringe.  Just don't dilly dally with it when you load it.
Title: Re: riser repair- glue question
Post by: portugeejn on September 18, 2010, 11:37:00 AM
I don't know about the setting up, as it just doesn't-don't know how it works.  I use Loctite 420 (the real thin watery stuff).  I don't know if the thicker on the shelf stuff would work with a syringe.

As far as the syringes go, I use Insulin syringes that diabetics use.  I have a friend who gave me a few.  

RonP
Title: Re: riser repair- glue question
Post by: bctgrad on September 18, 2010, 01:35:00 PM
Check with your local pharmacy and make sure you tell them what you want to use them for.  My wife is a Pharmacy Tech and got me mine.  She said that most pharmacies won't sell syringes without a prescription, but you might be able to find a nice Pharmacist who will help you out.

Brian