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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dave 55 on February 04, 2009, 12:20:09 pm

Title: I was wondering
Post by: Dave 55 on February 04, 2009, 12:20:09 pm: Im working on an osage stave and one end has a roll abuot a foot from the end,the problem is the rings are paper thin there and Im having a heck of a time chasing one ring there so Im thinking I should rawhide back itQuestion is should I back it as a stave before I cut the profile of the bow out our wait till it is rouhted out.Would this likely br enough protection or should I continue trying to work it to one ring?,any help would be appreciated.
Title: Re: I was wondering
Post by: DanaM on February 04, 2009, 12:21:38 pm: I would back it after its floor tillered and any necessary heat corrections are done.
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Post by: xin on February 04, 2009, 12:44:53 pm: Right on M.
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Post by: Pat B on February 04, 2009, 12:46:24 pm: What Dana said!
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 04, 2009, 12:53:35 pm: Sure back it but not before you've chased that ring. This is learning time! Use a scraper like tool. My hunch is the rings are wavy making it harder than usual. A curved scraper or cooper's tools are ideal. Jawge
Title: Re: I was wondering
Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 04, 2009, 12:54:04 pm: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Jawge/Hickory%20Buildalong/th_IMG_0493.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Jawge/Hickory%20Buildalong/?action=view&current=IMG_0493.jpg)
Title: Re: I was wondering
Post by: Dave 55 on February 04, 2009, 01:03:23 pm: Thanks alot for the information guys I really appreciate,Dave.
Title: Re: I was wondering
Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 04, 2009, 01:17:37 pm: I just took a better pic.
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 04, 2009, 01:45:14 pm: I'm working on posting it.
Title: Re: I was wondering
Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 04, 2009, 01:46:50 pm: Actually, if you click on the photo you can see a larger image. The cooper's tools are on the bottom. Jawge
Title: Re: I was wondering
Post by: Dave 55 on February 04, 2009, 02:27:28 pm: Got the tools George and Im learning,Im learnin,slooowly,thanks for the reply its appreciated,Dave.