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Stickhead:
Other than piking, is there a good way to add weight (say, 10 lbs) to a finished selfbow?  I've got a few wall hangers of various woods that sure would be nice if they had a little more oomph.

How about adding boo or sinew backing?  Is this practical for a bow that's been shot in a bit?  If so, how much weight could I expect to gain?

Is it too late for heat treating/bending?

Thanks for any advice.

-Tom

Badger:
Tom, sometimes heat treating and bending can add considerable weight to a bow, if the bow was underbuilt and overstrained too much to start it may not help as much. Adding a wood backing to a bow will add a lot of weight but is pretty much like building a new bow. heat treating a sinewing might be a good option for adding 10#. Steve

Pappy:
Why don't you want to cut it off ? Is it a short bow to begin with.The other 2 options will work but a lot more trouble than just taking 3 or 4 inches off and retapper and cut some nocks. ???
   Pappy

Pappy:
O ya and Badger you must be tired you are kind of fat fingering the keys today.Read your post. ;D
Pappy ;)

Badger:
LOL, Pappy, I should read these things before I post!! Thanks the Moderators for our modify post feature.

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