Author Topic: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.finished pg.14 (Read 105399 times)

Bryce · « **Reply #165 on:** March 12, 2013, 10:32:09 pm »

The sides of the skins didn't turn out so hot. So lets get out the paint.
And paint the edges.
This is an acrylic enamel paint, works pretty good.

Once it's dry.
Then I'll clean up the edges with some fine sanding paper.

To be continued

-Pinecone

Carson (CMB) · « **Reply #166 on:** March 12, 2013, 10:43:16 pm »

Can't wait to see it finished. Almost there buddy! And next time we go shooting, try and remember to bring your string!

Bryce · « **Reply #167 on:** March 12, 2013, 10:52:10 pm »

Quote from: Carson (CMB) on March 12, 2013, 10:43:16 pm

Can't wait to see it finished. Almost there buddy! And next time we go shooting, try and remember to bring your string!

Haha no kidding lol!!! I found it when I got home, was laying in the driveway. And had been run over so I tossed it. This echo string is way better anyways.

Adam · « **Reply #168 on:** March 12, 2013, 11:07:05 pm »

Man, is that looking sweet! Is there anything special you do to keep the drywall tape from sticking? Have you found the TB hide glue to work as well as Knox gelatin? What's the shelf life on it?

ionicmuffin · « **Reply #169 on:** March 12, 2013, 11:32:24 pm »

ive got to get me some yew!

Bryce · « **Reply #170 on:** March 12, 2013, 11:59:27 pm »

Adam, the tape doesn't stick enough to cause problems.
The tb hide glue is very good. I keep mine in the fridge when I'm not using it.

Graham, yeah bud go get some. Just do it legally.

ionicmuffin · « **Reply #171 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:01:50 am »

Wish i knew where to look. I have never seen a yew tree in person. I have heard that the forests have some, but i wonder if i would need a permit to cut it on public land.

Dan K · « **Reply #172 on:** March 13, 2013, 05:25:56 am »

That Sturgeon is astrologically stunning my friend! I know you have something up your sleeve for the grand finally. Nice shoes by the way

Keenan · « **Reply #173 on:** March 14, 2013, 11:57:58 am »

That bow sure is a beauty Bryce.

Just a little note for those trying this. The drywall tape is self adhesive and works best if cut into skinny strips. I pull off about three feet and cut lengthwise into thirds. The narrow strips wont bunch up and you can get them a little tighter as you wrap. No need for the rubber wrap. The glues never stick and the tape allows the skins to breath and dry real well. This is by far the best method for fish skins that I have found

Bryce, You can also use lower portion of the skin for another bow. They are even more transparent as I'm sure you can see. Looks great over red or even green dye.

Bryce · « **Reply #174 on:** March 14, 2013, 01:33:05 pm »

Quote from: Keenan on March 14, 2013, 11:57:58 am

That bow sure is a beauty Bryce.

Just a little note for those trying this. The drywall tape is self adhesive and works best if cut into skinny strips. I pull off about three feet and cut lengthwise into thirds. The narrow strips wont bunch up and you can get them a little tighter as you wrap. No need for the rubber wrap. The glues never stick and the tape allows the skins to breath and dry real well. This is by far the best method for fish skins that I have found

Bryce, You can also use lower portion of the skin for another bow. They are even more transparent as I'm sure you can see. Looks great over red or even green dye.

Good note Keenan!
I had to use the rubber and bc there where a couple bubbles that I had a hard time getting out so I used the rubber as a helper.
The lower part might go on a bow I'm making for a friend, but I usually stay undecided until the last minute

BowSlayer · « **Reply #175 on:** March 14, 2013, 03:34:11 pm »

it's good to see a diffrence to snake skins.

BD

coaster500 · « **Reply #176 on:** March 14, 2013, 06:18:35 pm »

Truly Bryce that is a great job and a great build along

Thank you

Bryce · « **Reply #177 on:** March 15, 2013, 12:57:14 am »

Thanks BD, and Kip.

Sorry this build along is taking so long :/ with school, work and trying to practice shooting time gets valuable.

I like to protect all the sinew I can and I really like thread wraps so I decided to to a couple red and black wraps. I'll just let the pictures talk. (Sealed the thread with some CA glue)

Only the best silk should go on any bow