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Title: Ever use DAP woodweld plastic resin?
Post by: Suessti on September 29, 2016, 10:08:00 PM

Hey guys!
Has anyone had any experience using DAP woodweld on a fiberglass backed bow? I've read some things about it being similar to Urac but I don't have much experience making bows, and want to keep BOTH of my eyes when i'm done.
Thanks, Tim

Title: Re: Ever use DAP woodweld plastic resin?
Post by: Pat B on September 29, 2016, 11:13:00 PM

I've used it with wood/wood glue ups with very good results. Read the directions to see if it is compatible with fiberglass.

Title: Re: Ever use DAP woodweld plastic resin?
Post by: rainman on September 30, 2016, 07:49:00 AM

I think it is just as good as Unibond, cheaper, and easier to find.  It is only for wood to wood just like unibond.

Title: Re: Ever use DAP woodweld plastic resin?
Post by: Wolftrail on September 30, 2016, 01:51:00 PM

Do you have to use Saran wrap to protect forms and such.. ? Is it as Toxic as Epoxy glues like Smooth On..?

Title: Re: Ever use DAP woodweld plastic resin?
Post by: rainman on October 01, 2016, 02:22:00 AM

Yes, I always wrap my form, it is water clean up, but like all epoxies where gloves.

Title: Re: Ever use DAP woodweld plastic resin?
Post by: Pat B on October 01, 2016, 08:44:00 AM

Weldwood plastic resin is mixed with water. It is a fine dust so I imagine you should protect yourself from that but there are no vapors, etc to worry about.

Title: Re: Ever use DAP woodweld plastic resin?
Post by: Wolftrail on October 01, 2016, 05:19:00 PM

Thnx.   Oooops did not mean to steel the thread.