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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: whitewoodshunter on October 31, 2008, 09:17:45 pm

Title: Ash bow: bark backing?'s
Post by: whitewoodshunter on October 31, 2008, 09:17:45 pm

I'm working on an ash self bow made from a sapling. The bow is turning out a little on the weak side so far. I thought on gluing back on the bark to the bow. Would this help add weight? And should the bark be wet or dry? I was going to use ttb111

Title: Re: Ash bow: bark backing?'s
Post by: medicinewheel on November 01, 2008, 06:13:26 am

that would not add draw weight to the bow, but extra weight to the limbs! you would lose evenmore power!
shortening the bow would help draw weight.
frank

Title: Re: Ash bow: bark backing?'s
Post by: Hillbilly on November 01, 2008, 10:04:28 am

It would crack and break, and as Frank said, add weight with no benefit.

Title: Re: Ash bow: bark backing?'s
Post by: whitewoodshunter on November 01, 2008, 10:28:33 pm

Ok thanks!