Finally got off my arse...

[Tommy D]

Neat idea on the tips. Do you soak the leather in water, glue with TB3 so they conform to shape and then soak with superglue to make them hard?

[Pat B]

Yes! As I shape the tips and overlays I usually have to continue adding super glue when getting below the saturation point of the super glue in the leather. Once fully shaped and smoother I add one last coat of super glue and sand with fine sand paper. Most bow finish should go over the overlays without problem.

[DC]

Have you ever tried more than one layer? Like if your leather wasn't thick enough.

[Pat B]

Yeah, DC. I've used a couple of thicknesses but only oak tanned leather. Belt leather, 6oz to 8oz  works fine. I imagine other types of leathers would work but I have a supply of pre-cut shoe soles left over from my leather shop 40+ years ago so that's what I use.

[Pat B]

I got her new string made and she's at full brace and I'll let her sweat for a few hours...


tip overlays almost finished. I'll finish them after the snake skins go on...




arrow rest attached to the handle/sleeve and she'll have a leather wrap on the handle...




I put a couple of dozen shot through her. She shoots well but my arrows aren't quite right for this bow.
To be continued.

[simson]

looks fine Pat!
the leather tips have a nice touch with the multi colored surface.

[Pat B]

Here's another tease shot. I added a set of western D back skins and got the edges cleaned up. Still need to shoot her about 50 more shots and maybe a bit of tweaking the tiller and of course a few coats Tru-Oil.
Here is the tease shot...

[medicinewheel]

Very nice!
Can't wait for the FD...