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Pat B:
Justin, We will assume that the bow will be in the 50# to 60# range and it will be used to hunt with. If that turns out not to be the case and the final reciever hangs it on the wall, that will be a shame but for now lets assume it will be a hunting weapon.
Six arrows total will be fine and plenty. Should I do 6 sourwoods or do you want to do 3 or does someone want to make a set of 3 cane arrows? I also have metal strips that Kenneth sent to me to be used as field points on primitive arrows. Basically you slot the point end, slide in the metal with glue and when dry, shape to a point and wrap with sinew...kinda like a metal spine in the point end.
I also have rattan for handle wrap. I can send it to someone else(with directions) or I can add the wrap. Pat
bullcreekboy:
Pat, Those rattan handle wraps you do are great. Mullet, What are you going to skin the bow with? I got the stave in the mail yesterday so Pappy should have it Tuesday or Wednesday.
GregB:
Hello,
Pappy and I talked about the project yesterday. I think we'll probably put the bow on a form to add a little more reflex prior to starting tillering...we'll decide for sure after we get a look at the stave. After tillering, I'll shape up the handle and hopefully get the bow to a point where there will be minimal sanding and finish work afterwards for whoever adds the tip-overlays.
Has anyone thought about the possibility of staining prior to sealing the bow? I think it makes a hickory bow look good by highlighting the grain...
Greg
bullcreekboy:
GregB, How reflex are you guys wanting? It already has about 2" of reflex.
bullcreekboy:
Greg, I agree about the stain. It really brings out the grain in a white wood.
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