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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: red on August 16, 2008, 09:37:07 am

Title: First Selfbow
Post by: red on August 16, 2008, 09:37:07 am

I have worked my stave down to one ring and the rings are kind of thin so should I back it with something? 

Thanks!
Michael

Title: Re: First Selfbow
Post by: Marc St Louis on August 16, 2008, 09:57:59 am

Depends.  Have you violated a ring?  What kind of wood are you using?

Title: Re: First Selfbow
Post by: red on August 16, 2008, 10:08:11 am

it's osage i didn't violate a ring but there are some knots

Title: Re: First Selfbow
Post by: Pat B on August 16, 2008, 11:53:03 am

You can back it with rawhide, silk or linen and use carpenters glue or hide glue.     Pat

Title: Re: First Selfbow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on August 16, 2008, 12:11:13 pm

Can you show us some pictures? Jawge

Title: Re: First Selfbow
Post by: whitewoodshunter on August 16, 2008, 01:28:10 pm

How long is the bow? And what draw length and weight are you shooting for? As for the knots are they on the belly or the back? just leave a little extra wood around them and you should be fine.

Title: Re: First Selfbow
Post by: red on August 16, 2008, 08:30:31 pm

Its 65 inch's tnt I'm hoping for 50# at 26 inch's and knots are on the back i will try to post some pics. I thank all you guys for the help!

Title: Re: First Selfbow
Post by: Little John on August 18, 2008, 08:48:59 pm

Probably pictures are needed for some one to make a sugestion. If you have done it right and the knots are not too bad you will be fine.   L.J.

Title: Re: First Selfbow
Post by: Pappy on August 19, 2008, 09:24:53 am

I have a lot with knots,in fact most Osage has knots so if they aren't on the edge and you worked over the top without violating the grain it should be fine.I like fairly narrow growth rings and have had no real problem with them. :) Pictures would help. :)
   Pappy
 

Title: Re: First Selfbow
Post by: red on August 19, 2008, 10:22:26 pm

Thanks for the input pappy I'm working on pics. My camera is not working right with my computer. :o

Title: Re: First Selfbow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on August 19, 2008, 10:52:18 pm

Red, pretty neat that you are working on a bow. I usually recommend that beginners back their first few bows for piece of mind. The presence of knots may make that had to do though and you said your stave had knots. Also, knots need to be worked properly and tillered correctly. Plenty of expert help on here. Right here on this site. It's a marvelous thing really. Do take advantage. Ask lots of questions. Post some pictures too if you can. I wish I had this help when I started. :) Jawge

Title: Re: First Selfbow
Post by: Pappy on August 20, 2008, 06:28:55 am

Me to Jawges ,it just amazes me when a lot of the first time guys/gals turn out a shooting
bow on the first try.That is so cool. Keep the questions coming Red.Love to see the progress
as you go along. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: First Selfbow
Post by: sailordad on August 20, 2008, 10:59:54 am

Quote from: George Tsoukalas on August 19, 2008, 10:52:18 pm

Red, pretty neat that you are working on a bow. I usually recommend that beginners back their first few bows for piece of mind. The presence of knots may make that had to do though and you said your stave had knots. Also, knots need to be worked properly and tillered correctly. Plenty of expert help on here. Right here on this site. It's a marvelous thing really. Do take advantage. Ask lots of questions. Post some pictures too if you can. I wish I had this help when I started. :) Jawge

Quote from: Pappy on August 20, 2008, 06:28:55 am

Me to Jawges ,it just amazes me when a lot of the first time guys/gals turn out a shooting
bow on the first try.That is so cool. Keep the questions coming Red.Love to see the progress
as you go along. :)
   Pappy

yup listen to these two gentlemen,they are a couple of the best,never seen either make a bad bow yet. many here value your their input


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Title: Re: First Selfbow
Post by: red on August 21, 2008, 10:14:48 pm

I really appreciate all help. I'm glad theres some where to ask questions and get good answers. I'll have more questions in coming weeks when i get more time to work on my bow. So thanks!