Tillerin twist out of a stave? Now a question about my handle wrap?!

[ajooter]

Good advice on both fronts fellas....I'm gonna rawhide back it and tiller it to 28"

[bradsmith2010]

yes I agree with rawhide back,, sometimes a little issue,, is a call to action,, and yes it would probably make a bow as is,, but it even has a better chance if you back it,, just a little extra work for some peace of mind is ok for me,,, also I agree,, the bow might be a bit  longer next time,, a little over built for a bow you are giving someone,, is a good idea,,

[ajooter]

Well I got her backed...gonna start the finishing process this weekend I'll post the progress.  Thanks for all the encouragement fellas.

[George Tsoukalas]

That's good. Jawge

[ajooter]

Got some of the artwork done on the tip limb.  I have some tanned alligat or skin I'm going to use for the handle wrap.  I originally wanted to stain the bow a similar color to gordans vine maple he posted in the build along section.  I have a bunch of different color stains.  Any suggestions?

[ajooter]

Forgot the pic

[Chief RID]

Thanks for taking me along on this one. It sure is turning out nice.

[ajooter]

Built up the front of the handle a little bit with some cork.

[ajooter]

Well I got some color on the bow and the handle wrap which is tanned alligator skin I got from a fur trappers convention 3 years ago.  A problem arose in that the bottom of the handle wrap came in a little loose.  I thought about cutting a small v notch in the bottom and pulling the corners in and superglueing them down.  I also thought about putting some glue underneath the loose leather and crimping the leather together forming a small ridge in the center of the bottom of the handle.  I wanted to know if anybody else had an opinion on resolving this.  I really don't want to redo the wrap but if I need to I will.

[George Tsoukalas]

AJ, I believe I would do what you proposed. It will look just fine. Very nice bow. Jawge