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Title: Equivalent to Smooth-on?
Post by: myshootinstinks on August 04, 2017, 08:49:00 AM

Is there anything like smooth on that can be purchased in smaller amounts? I'm remodeling/repairing a couple of bows and would like to add rosewood overlays to the face of the riser on the glass.  I don't want to spend $40 for a smooth-on kit that I'd use a small amount of.

Title: Re: Equivalent to Smooth-on?
Post by: JamesV on August 04, 2017, 12:26:00 PM

I use super glue and never have a problem. Just apply to BOTH surfaces.

Title: Re: Equivalent to Smooth-on?
Post by: monterey on August 04, 2017, 12:45:00 PM

Bingham sells a small kit for $18.++

Kenny sells a medium size kit for about $28

Title: Re: Equivalent to Smooth-on?
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 04, 2017, 09:38:00 PM

I think 3 rivers has it in small tubes.

Title: Re: Equivalent to Smooth-on?
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 05, 2017, 03:45:00 AM

I took a look and it is the MT-13 in the small tubes.

Title: Re: Equivalent to Smooth-on?
Post by: monterey on August 05, 2017, 04:25:00 PM

What is M13?

Title: Re: Equivalent to Smooth-on?
Post by: Rudamchu on August 11, 2017, 11:28:00 PM

Take a look at my new post with similar curiosity.

Title: Re: Equivalent to Smooth-on?
Post by: jhk1 on August 13, 2017, 03:04:00 PM

What James said-- superglue will work fine for riser overlays and tip overlays.

Title: Re: Equivalent to Smooth-on?
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 14, 2017, 08:23:00 AM

MT-13 is for gluing wood to metal. They use it for bow bolts and the brass sleeve take down system. And probably work for knife slabs also.
   web page (https://www.smooth-on.com/products/mt-13/)