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Fiberglass is the most popular and dependable backing material you can use when building a laminated bow. Gordon's fiberglass is the brand of choice for bowyers all over the World, from professionals to novice alike. What makes this fiberglass great for bow building is that it is continuous unidirectional laminate, making it have high strength and stiffness on the full length of each strip. ...read more
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Gordon's Bo-Tuff Fiberglass - Clear Reviews
Yes i would buy this product again
None
9 years ago
In process of using the product now -- quality product
Buona
Dinoarchi
13 years ago
leggere rigature
Clear Fiberglass is "clear"
Rosa String Works
13 years ago
The clear fiberglass is pretty clear after using the Smooth-On EA40. It worked great! Definitely the way to go if you want to see the grain of the wood below.
Clear Fiber Galss
Bill
14 years ago
I used the product to back a long bow I was making out of Wenge and wanted to be able to see the wood grain. The fiber glass I used worked very well and would recomend it to others. I am making four other bows at this time and will be using this product again in the near future.
Clear and simple
Ethnicarcher
15 years ago
Product is comparable to others on the market, and competetively priced, but technical specs were somewhat lacking. Experience required to discern what you are purchasing.
I am very satisfied with this product.
Doc
15 years ago
This product allows you to appreciate the beauty of wood while giving resistance.
Great Glass
Brant308
15 years ago
I used this glass on a longbow I built. I have not had any problems with any glass I've bought from here. I would recomend it to anybody that wants to build a bow.
Loved it...
Bowmaker
15 years ago
Used on laminated bow ( of course ) looked great after got out of hot box. Dark stained zebra wood shone beautifully through the glass. This is very accuratly on dimensions. If i have time later i'll post a pictue of finished bow in the section of longbow riser.
Adds strength & beauty
Qtip
15 years ago
Clear glass allows the beauty of the wood to show through and adds strength to the bow.
Beautiful AND Practical
Timius
15 years ago
I have used this fiberglass to make two different recurves. The fiberglass has a very consistent grain and no defects, no splits, no cracks, no warping. Not only does the transparency provide for a permanent way to preserve the beautiful grain of the limb woods, but it also is a good glass to use for beginners because it allows you to see if your lamination technique is leaving… read more air bubbles or debris. No beginner should use any other fiberglass, period. As a side note, I used this product with the EA-40 Smooth-On Epoxy offered by 3R. Those two products were made for each other!
Gordon's Bo-Tuff Fiberglass - Clear Questions and Answers
Asked by
Michael
4 years ago
I have changed the sizing on a few items, and thus it looks like I am ordering two of the same item with different sizes. How can I get the item to delete in the checkout list? It doesn't have any type of delete function for an item ordered by mistake. Wh
If you click on the cart icon a menu should drop down then on th
4 years ago
If you click on the cart icon a menu should drop down then on the bottom left of that menu click "View Cart" then you can modify the cart. We can also take your order over the phone if that is easier 260-587-9501
Asked by
Steve Reynolds
8 years ago
Can Bo-Tuff be sanded to reduce thickness once glued up to reduce draw weight of bow? If yes, what is best sanding method - hand, belt, stationary belt or palm sander? Obviously, being careful is necessary. Is Bo-Tuff usually sanded on the outside befo
The best method for reducing draw weight once glued up is trappi
8 years ago
The best method for reducing draw weight once glued up is trapping the limbs. You also want to glue up on the rough side and the smooth side can be slightly roughed up with steel wool before finishing
However you could narrow the limbs for weight reduction with and
8 years ago
However you could narrow the limbs for weight reduction with and also trap the belly. John Owens NOTICE: This email and any attachments are for the exclusive and confidential use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not an intended recipient, please do not read, distribute, or take action in reliance upon this message. If you have received this in error, please notify me immediately by return email and promptly delete this message and its attachments from your computer.
I would not recommend sanding the Fiberglas to reduce weight....
8 years ago
I would not recommend sanding the Fiberglas to reduce weight....it is already "pre-tillered" and so sanding it could cause great problems with tiller and potentially ultimate failure...splintered fiberglass is very dangerous John Owens NOTICE: This email and any attachments are for the exclusive and confidential use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not an intended recipient, please do not read, distribute, or take action in reliance upon this message. If you have received this in error, please notify me immediately by return email and promptly delete this message and its attachments from your computer.
Asked by
warsteiner
9 years ago
I am looking to build a 60 to 70 lb draw on a short recurve. My question is can you double up the fiberglass or can I add carbon fiber cloth between the wood and glass. I am a custom cabinet maker and laminate lots of veneers and Formicas so I am familar
Yes
9 years ago
Yes
hey i reccomend to fo fiberglass then two wood laminates and the
9 years ago
hey i reccomend to fo fiberglass then two wood laminates and then another fiberglass for the best results and strength so it doesnt snap and kill ya Sent from my iPod
Asked by
James
3 years ago
Do you ship to Canada?
Yes , we ship internationally every day .
3 years ago
Yes , we ship internationally every day .
Asked by
Michael
4 years ago
I have changed the sizing on a few items, and thus it looks like I am ordering two of the same item with different sizes. How can I get the item to delete in the checkout list? It doesn't have any type of delete function for an item ordered by mistake. Wh
If you click on the cart icon a menu should drop down then on th
4 years ago
If you click on the cart icon a menu should drop down then on the bottom left of that menu click "View Cart" then you can modify the cart. We can also take your order over the phone if that is easier 260-587-9501
Asked by
Hobbit Homes
5 years ago
I want to build a laminated bow suing the zebrawood on the belly side. I'd like to be able to se the grain, WIll the grain show thru the "clear" fiberglass backing material?
Yes the clear will show the veneers underneath
5 years ago
Yes the clear will show the veneers underneath
Asked by
Adammadeit
6 years ago
What's the best way to clean cured epoxy off of the glass?
I sand it off. It doesn't affect the look of the glass (clear o
5 years ago
I sand it off. It doesn't affect the look of the glass (clear or colored) after the bow is finished. And by finished I mean a wipe on poly or something similar.
Asked by
Grant
7 years ago
im making a take recurve bow and im wondering glue to use on the fiberglass its oak wood limbs? all i have currently is titebond 3
If you are gluing fiberglass to the wood then i would use the EA
7 years ago
If you are gluing fiberglass to the wood then i would use the EA-40 epoxy. The item number is 4458
Asked by
Bucktail92
8 years ago
What is the proper way to install this?
There are several ways to do this, so it really depends on the t
8 years ago
There are several ways to do this, so it really depends on the type of application you prefer. I suggest using Smooth On Epoxy for the glue. Most bowyers will use a form and compress the laminations together. Usually a fire hose filled with air will compress the laminations, while others may use an inner tube to tightly wrap the laminations to the form. Just give one of our techs a call and we can offer more help if needed.
Asked by
Steve Reynolds
8 years ago
Can Bo-Tuff be sanded to reduce thickness once glued up to reduce draw weight of bow? If yes, what is best sanding method - hand, belt, stationary belt or palm sander? Obviously, being careful is necessary. Is Bo-Tuff usually sanded on the outside befo
The best method for reducing draw weight once glued up is trappi
8 years ago
The best method for reducing draw weight once glued up is trapping the limbs. You also want to glue up on the rough side and the smooth side can be slightly roughed up with steel wool before finishing
However you could narrow the limbs for weight reduction with and
8 years ago
However you could narrow the limbs for weight reduction with and also trap the belly. John Owens NOTICE: This email and any attachments are for the exclusive and confidential use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not an intended recipient, please do not read, distribute, or take action in reliance upon this message. If you have received this in error, please notify me immediately by return email and promptly delete this message and its attachments from your computer.
I would not recommend sanding the Fiberglas to reduce weight....
8 years ago
I would not recommend sanding the Fiberglas to reduce weight....it is already "pre-tillered" and so sanding it could cause great problems with tiller and potentially ultimate failure...splintered fiberglass is very dangerous John Owens NOTICE: This email and any attachments are for the exclusive and confidential use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not an intended recipient, please do not read, distribute, or take action in reliance upon this message. If you have received this in error, please notify me immediately by return email and promptly delete this message and its attachments from your computer.
Asked by
warsteiner
9 years ago
I am looking to build a 60 to 70 lb draw on a short recurve. My question is can you double up the fiberglass or can I add carbon fiber cloth between the wood and glass. I am a custom cabinet maker and laminate lots of veneers and Formicas so I am familar
Yes
9 years ago
Yes
hey i reccomend to fo fiberglass then two wood laminates and the
9 years ago
hey i reccomend to fo fiberglass then two wood laminates and then another fiberglass for the best results and strength so it doesnt snap and kill ya Sent from my iPod
Asked by
Nick
10 years ago
Can I use the bo tuff fiberglass to back a hickory board bow? My plans were to buy a couple hickory boards from you guys and some strips of this fiberglass and just use the fiberglass as a backing. Not back and belly.
Yes, it's possible to use fiberglass for the backing.
10 years ago
Yes, it's possible to use fiberglass for the backing.
The backing might over power the belly if the bow is too short f
10 years ago
The backing might over power the belly if the bow is too short for the draw length. When selecting backing material you must consider a material that is equal strength to the backing. I would suggest using a much denser wood to use just a fiberglass backing. Make sure to use Unibond or an epoxy to bind the two together. To maximize the Hickory boards you may want to try doing a pyramid design for your bows.
Hi Nick,
Yes. You can use the bo buff fiberglass to back a hicko
10 years ago
Hi Nick, Yes. You can use the bo buff fiberglass to back a hickory board without any problem.
Its possible but be careful the fiberglass is much stronger than
10 years ago
Its possible but be careful the fiberglass is much stronger than the hickory and can crush it. Might also be worth considering using the hickory as a backing for a red oak board bow. I've had much success with this in the past.
Asked by
Country
10 years ago
If I were to make a 45' reflex deflex laminate bow that is 1' wide with a fiberglass belly and back, what kind of wood would be best for the core? Also would it be better for a solid core or stacked wood laminates?
A lot of different opinions, but I prefer red elm. It seems to r
10 years ago
A lot of different opinions, but I prefer red elm. It seems to recover quicker than some of the other woods that I have used.I would go with "stacked" laminations instead of a solid core.
You can use just about any wood for a core with fiberglass back
10 years ago
You can use just about any wood for a core with fiberglass back and belly. As far as a single or layered it's just an asthetics thing in my opinion. Sent from my iPhone