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Dane:
Pappy, Tim Baker said that using a board, you are just freeing the wood for that shape, and I do think that is a pretty good way of putting it. If you ever try it, I will bet your work will be exceptional as always. Maybe you can find a board with 3 nails in it? :) And with some of the tropical woods, boards are the only practical way to go.
Thanks, Hillbilly and JPitts. The stain was a lot of fun to do, and it is edible, as well, ha ha. Have a nice cup o' tea while you work. Better pics would show the grays and browns it brought out. The iron acetate introduces tannin, such as is naturally found in oak, and you don't have to breath nasty fumes as well.
Marc St Louis:
Very nice bow. You should use dry heat for correcting twists. Works better
jamie:
nice job dane you did good. im the same way with tiller. i can see a lot more when its someone elses bow. i have bows sitting in the basement that have been roughed out for up to a year that i just cant seem to figure out. then all of a sudden i just see the bow and get it done. peace
Dane:
Thanks, Marc and Jamie.
I will try a heat gun one day, when I need to and want to. Although, the expression on the wife's face when I told her I was cooking a bow was very cool.
Dane
Pat B:
Nice bow, Dane. Looks like a reliable work horse to me. How well do you shoot it? That is the main thing! I've not worked much with elm. I do have a few staves. I ought to give itr another try. Pat
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