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Offline EnW

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Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide?
« on: January 17, 2011, 11:59:12 pm »
My uncle started this bow and gave it to me to finish.  I believe it is mulberry...I'd have to ask him to be certain.  My question is whether or not a rawhide backing would suffice or should I use sinew?  Thanks for the advice.

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Offline rileyconcrete

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Re: Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide?
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2011, 12:33:13 am »
I am no expert, but looks like the knots have been worked around right , I would just leave it unbacked.  Unless it is really short.  I have a bow with more knots than that, and it is unbacked.

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Offline Pat B

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Re: Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide?
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2011, 01:06:45 am »
If the back ring is unviolated there is no need for a backing. Those knots are being protected by the island from the ring above it. Later I would work that excess wood off at least the limb surface around the knots. Will you post a few more pics. One of the side profile and one with the back profile. With your help we can help you make a bow from that piece of wood. There are a lot of guys here that would love to have that chance.
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Offline Sidewinder

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Re: Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide?
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2011, 02:25:46 am »
That one certainly has possiblities.
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Offline Gordon

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Re: Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide?
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2011, 02:33:08 am »
It will be challenging to get rawhide to adhere tightly over those knots.
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Offline bootboy

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Re: Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide?
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2011, 12:15:39 pm »
From what I have seen It looks like you have done everything correctly.
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide?
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2011, 12:18:40 pm »
 I agree, No backing, it will not stay down around the knots and it looks like a very cleanly prepared back. just tiller slow and carefull
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Re: Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide?
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2011, 02:39:38 pm »
The way I see it, that's going to be a character bow for looking at and fun, not major serious work/performance, so you don't want to cover up that beautiful wood.
If you want a workhorse, choose another stave.
I'm sure I could find it it a loving home O:)
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Offline EnW

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Re: Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide?
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2011, 02:58:20 am »
Thanks to all for the replies.  I talked to my uncle tonight and confirmed the bow is red mulberry.  I will take a few more pics in the next day or two and post them up for those who were interested.
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Offline crooketarrow

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Re: Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide?
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2011, 01:36:04 pm »
     Those knots are to nice looking to cover up. Looks likes rings were left built up around them.. I don't even to that anymore. If it's tillered right I think you'll be find.
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Offline bcbull

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Re: Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide?
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2011, 02:17:29 pm »
i agree no backing needed  i would get a gooseneck scraper just remove a lil more sap around the knots  the ,;whitesh stUff; and start tillering slow easey make sure you excersice it100 OR SO PULLS  between scarpes being carferl not to ever go past ur marks  you should be fine brock
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Offline tattoo dave

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Re: Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide?
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2011, 08:12:24 pm »
Well I have no idea, just wanted to say thats lookin like a sweet bow. Can't wait to see it finished! :)
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