Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Shondy55 on November 19, 2012, 04:54:49 pm
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hey guys,
i have three questions for ya today
1. how many layers of linen backing would be good for backing a bow
2. what is the best thing to use for sealing the backs and ends of staves???
3. what would be good dimensions for a kids bow, the kid is around 4'9" tall i was guessing a bow around fifty inches would be good, pulling around #25 @23inch. any suggestions??
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1. i'd say 2 or 3 depending on the bow
2. any good wood finish will work i use a wipe on poly some even use elmers white school glue
3. depends on the wood of course, but for something like red oak i would go with a bout 1 3/8" wide and about 55" long with a slightly narrowed but still working handle
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1. Depends on what sort of linen we are talking about. I use 1 layer of high quality fabric with much success. If you are talking raw unwoven I have no experiencee with that.
2. Anything from glue to parafin wax ,paint, shelac, your choice . Cheap and easy is the way to go
3.Make it bigger and heavier than you think he/she needs . They grow into and out of them quick ,and it doesn't hurt the bow to be drawn a little less than planned.15# is a good starting weight for kids,say around 8-10 years old. Make the arrows good and light so it shoots fast and try to get it as close to center shot as possible because you'll have a bugger trying to spine for a 15 # bow.
Just my 2cents , hopefully others will add theirs so you can choose the answers that best suit you.
Cheers, Dave.
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personally i'd only use one, anything more is just added weight,
glue or paint work good to seal
that's a good length but the# depend on the kid, Bub