1st bow snapped mid limb!!!!

[cowboy]

the only red oak I ever built blew up right out of the fades, course I think that was the second bow I ever built and the tiller was most likely to blame. Didn't slow me down a bit though - I started cuttin down osage and hick trees .

[profsaffel]

I've broken half the bows I've tried to make. I'm 'let down' every time, then once the astonishment/sadness/anger/depression emotions subside, I jump back on the shaving horse! 

[okiecountryboy]

Thanks again folks
Just got back from home depot. bought 3 more boards, titebond for backing, and a new jig saw. Thinkin bout backin this time. Probably raw hide, not sure. I want something strong. (sugestions)
But first cut out and tiller.....Just built my first tillering tree...Was eye ballin before...
My blood is pure wood again

Ron

[cowboy]

That's the spirit! Deerhide works just fine - I've even used an old cotton Tshirt for backing and still goin strong.

[George Tsoukalas]

Good, quick backings are silk, linen and burlap. They can add that extra insurance for your first few. Info on my site. Jawge
http://georgeandjoni.home.comcast.net/~georgeandjoni/

[okiecountryboy]

Hey Jawge,
I'm always on your site. love it, lots of info!
But what do you think about leather (deer hide, etc...) for backing?

Ron