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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: deerhunter97370 on May 13, 2009, 05:00:22 am

Title: Deer Bone ?
Post by: deerhunter97370 on May 13, 2009, 05:00:22 am

Does deer bone work for tip overlays? Joel

Title: Re: Deer Bone ?
Post by: Pappy on May 13, 2009, 05:33:18 am

Yes ,I have used it several times,just be sure it is decreased good before gluing. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Deer Bone ?
Post by: deerhunter97370 on May 13, 2009, 04:11:18 pm

Thanks Pappy. Joel

Title: Re: Deer Bone ?
Post by: michbowguy on May 13, 2009, 10:04:15 pm

i was hoping "deer bone", was meaning cannon bone or something for a takedown!
what do you think of that! 8)
deer bone works great for tips and plates!
jamie

Title: Re: Deer Bone ?
Post by: Christophero on May 14, 2009, 10:28:01 am

Michiganbowguy,
I don't think the bone would hold up to the forces of a takedown handle design.  They split and crack too easily once dry.  But, they do make nice overlays, as asked about.