Congratulations to Frank Reinshagen (medicinewheel) of
Mechernich, Germany. [/size]
His "Third Sister" Hickory Backed Black Walnut Bow is
July's Backed Bow of the Month
This is the third of a threesome that Frank made, apparently for some lady friends. -OldBow"hi all! - this is one of the two projects i started this last week: three black walnut boardbows with hickory backings and various fancy-coloured risers. they all three aim for 30#@26". i make these for three ladies (not sisters) who all URGENTLY need bows.
the bows are at three different states right now: one's technically finished, one is floor-tillered, one still needs a backing.
i used the japanese method of rope and wedges for gluing: it's so simple and effective (and i can fit 4 bows in the hotbox for gluing up at once)some of you guys warned me to be carefull with black walnut fretting easily; thanks for that, it made go be very carfull! - i can say i'm pleased with the results of all three bows, no frets at all! well, they are all 35#-only but also only 62" ntn for a 26" pull, and all shooters have been surprised with the bows so far. i guess the key is to make the hickory-backing very thin and tapered and - of course - go slow!" -frank
