Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Blaflair2 on September 07, 2013, 01:44:25 pm
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What is the best way to skin a bow? And do I do it before or after final tillering?
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I wait to skin a but until after it is tillered and shot in. You don't want to waste good skins on a bad bow. I soak the skins in water for a few minutes to get them pliable. When I take them out of the water I'll run it through my fingers to remove excess water. I hang them up for a minute or two to let more water drip off. I spread TB3 on the back of the bow and then apply the skin. I make sure the pattern is centered on the limb and I take my finger and push any air bubbles off the sides. Some people wrap the skins with ace bandages or something similar. I wrapped the last one I backed with twine. It seemed to work fine. I have also done it with no wrapping and didn't see a difference. I left one in the sun once and the skin started to dry and curl up before the glue set. Once everything is dry trim the extra skins off. I use a smooth file to hit the edge of the back and it leaves a clean line. Use tape or something to remove all the scales and you are ready for tru oil or whatever you want to finish it with.
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Thanks
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Do it like this, leave out the super glue step as it is not necessary.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=045038;p=1