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cowboy:
Lookin good Pappy and Greg - I always enjoy peering into the depths of that shop, see something different every time - lots of racks on the wall there.
bullcreekboy:
Here is a picture of what the sturgeon skins look like.
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Pappy:
bullcreekboy the bow is 68 in n-n if we want it shorter I can do that,I just wasn't sure on how much this wood would take and
it needs to be tillered to 28 and I don't want any more set than I have to have.Maybe someone could clue me in on the wood. I have it to 17 in.@31 lbs.Brought it home to dry out good and plan on finishing it This weekend and send it on it's way.We are
shooting for the low 50's@28.If yall want it shorter speak now or forever hold you piece.
Pappy
bullcreekboy:
Pappy,
I have never worked the wood before. Is it taking alot of set? I would have thought it would have been good and dry. I kept in the hot box most of the time with one bulb on to keep the humidity around 50%. I am like you and Greg. I very seldom make a bow over 64" but my draw length is only 26". If it isn't taking any set I would think we could shorten it some. I know Manny made some of his bows around 60". He also made one for the ABC challenge that was 58". Is your impression that the wood isn't dry? It may be like hickory and really suck up the moisture. Do you and Greg think we can get 28" of draw out of it if it is 65" ttt? I wish I could be more help.
Pat B:
Shannon, The sturgeon skin will be great for this bow. I will send you, or who ever, the rattan for the handle. How wide are the skins and how wide is the bow? Can you split a skin lengthwise so you can use only 2 skins?
I never worked guava before either. I believe Manny would heat treat the bellies of his bows. I would think that 65" would be long enough for a 28" draw.
Dane, That would be a wonderful jesture of North/South cooperation. A woven bow sock would be a heck of a lot better than Greg's tater sack...even with the writing showing. You will forever be in our debt...and out of our picket sites. Pat
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