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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bushboy on July 02, 2015, 02:42:14 pm

Title: elm bark wrap
Post by: bushboy on July 02, 2015, 02:42:14 pm

Thought there may be a few interested in another option for a wrap.last years bark left outside for the winter and soaked in water overnight.i remove the corky bit with a knife and peel a rough piece out.

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: bushboy on July 02, 2015, 02:52:36 pm

After the outer bark is removed,i carefully roll it up being care full not to kink it.i tie a piece of thread to keep it in place.after letting it dry for a bit,i soak inn linseed oil over night,leaving the thread outside of the jar and clamped for removal.more to come.

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: Aaron H on July 02, 2015, 05:41:44 pm

Intriguing,  why the linseed oil?

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: wizardgoat on July 02, 2015, 05:45:16 pm

Looks cool. Have you tried to back a bow with it?

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: bushboy on July 02, 2015, 07:18:48 pm

The linseed oil makes the bark pliable and not likely to crack even with a aggressive tight wrap.the inner bark will crack other wise.WG, I hav'nt tried it as a backing,although I have a quiver in the works.k, I removed the coil and wiped dry with a rag,let it dry for and hour.squared up the piece c/w a light sanding and sealed with shellac.

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: vtbow on July 02, 2015, 07:42:03 pm

That's what I was thinking of using for my first bow since I have a big piece of it. -- thanks greatly for showing the details of how you do it!

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: TolkienFan on July 02, 2015, 08:13:41 pm

That looks really cool.  How does it feel to your hand?

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: bushboy on July 02, 2015, 08:20:35 pm

Thank's,feels good!gonna try one in rendered bear fat next.

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: Aaron H on July 02, 2015, 09:20:04 pm

Beautiful results Bushboy

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 02, 2015, 10:47:29 pm

Nice idea. Looks like an excellent wrap! Jawge

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: chamookman on July 03, 2015, 04:01:04 am

I like - two thumbs up ! Bob

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: Pappy on July 03, 2015, 07:10:31 am

Turned out looking really nice. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: simson on July 03, 2015, 07:21:41 am

Thanks for that interesting post, will try that one day.
I have lots of elm bark saved. Made some quivers (with the cork) out of it, still have enough stuff.
The quiver btw. is very light and stable.

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: rover brewer on July 03, 2015, 09:15:12 am

love it great job!

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: crooketarrow on July 03, 2015, 10:53:24 am

  COOL but if your going use as a backing do'nt put it in or put anything on it. I've never tryed it CROOKETARROW told me it was'nt a good backing and came off atfer a little time. That dry elm bark has very litte streach and will sart to pop off after a little time.

  He never said how little time,I did'nt ask. To me if he said something to me. I took it a the way it is.

  He built selfbows for over 50 years. So you deside.

   I never tryed it ofcorse there a lot better glue's than he used. He only use'd hide glue so give it a try and let us know.

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: Ken S on July 04, 2015, 08:59:15 am

Nice job it looks primitive for sure.

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: H Rhodes on July 04, 2015, 09:14:42 am

That is a great looking wrap.  Gonna have to give it a try.

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: bushboy on July 04, 2015, 10:24:07 am

Thanks for the replies!happy to see some interest.also I might note that the bark was not completely dry when I put it in the oil.for this reason the bark will shrink after a couple of days making for a tight wrap.Rob

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: hunterbob on July 04, 2015, 02:12:20 pm

Yes thank you. This post should be placed in the how to or build along threads. Great post.

Title: Re: elm bark wrap
Post by: dylanholderman on August 23, 2015, 10:57:58 pm

do you think this would work with willow bark too?