Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Oldvol on January 26, 2022, 04:21:44 pm

Title: Finishing Question
Post by: Oldvol on January 26, 2022, 04:21:44 pm

When the tillering is completed on a hickory stave and the bow is ready to finish, can the back be sanded smooth or do the grain lines have to remain undisturbed?

Title: Re: Finishing Question
Post by: Del the cat on January 26, 2022, 04:35:41 pm

I'd say light sanding with 120 grit.
Del

Title: Re: Finishing Question
Post by: Pat B on January 26, 2022, 04:45:10 pm

What Del said.

Title: Re: Finishing Question
Post by: Oldvol on January 26, 2022, 04:46:23 pm

Thank you.