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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Youngboyer2(billyf) on February 06, 2012, 06:16:30 pm

Title: Fingers crossed, First bow is taking shape(pic sorta heavy)
Post by: Youngboyer2(billyf) on February 06, 2012, 06:16:30 pm

I shaved the crack down that formed on/because of a very high crown and cut the crown down and the bow will be backed with rawhide sent to me by turtlecreek. I cracked the tip while flipping it but had extra material so shaved it down bow was left with very little material so i glued on some Osage patches, I still need to shape the osage patch and glue the rawhide on but this is it so far, sorry that my explanation is so short, there is a lot more to the story but i have homework that needs doing :'(
P.S. The bow is ironwood/musclewood
Wish I could get a shot of the bow bending on the tree but I still haven't glued on the rawhide

Title: Re: Fingers crossed, First bow is taking shape
Post by: Elktracker on February 06, 2012, 07:24:00 pm

Looks like you got a start there, dont be afraid to ask questions were here for ya :D

Josh

Title: Re: Fingers crossed, First bow is taking shape
Post by: Youngboyer2(billyf) on February 06, 2012, 08:32:04 pm

I just wish that I didn't have 2 back it so I could try for a future self BOM so I don't have to compete against some of these crazy multi layer bows and horn bows.Also, Osage belly patches are best because they are good in compression like yew.

Title: Re: Fingers crossed, First bow is taking shape(pic sorta heavy)
Post by: Pappy on February 07, 2012, 12:24:32 pm

Looks like you got a good start on that one,looking forward to seeing more. :) :)
   Pappy