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Winter project - Yew Recurve bow
Prarie Bowyer:
http://www.cornishworkshop.co.uk/scraper.html
Thinking of making this. Wonder how it will compare?
medicinewheel:
Gordon, I have not made a bow in a long time, but your build-along really makes me want to start over again!
Great work, great build-along; you really share a lot of your distinct knowledge, thanks for that!
Looking foreward to see the finished bow!!!
Gordon:
Well, it’s been a week and the sinew is looking real good and I couldn’t resist doing something on the bow. The bow has pulled nicely into reflex and I’m glad I didn’t go too crazy when I put in the recurves. The sinew is nice and hard so I’m going prepare the surface for the snake skins.
First I knock down any ridges on the surface with a freshly sharpened scraper. The sinew is hard and comes off the blade in nice and thin curls.
After using the scraper I use a sharp pocket knife and create a nice bevel on the edges.
Then I sand the surface of sinew smooth with 100-grit sandpaper.
Gordon:
At this point the ridges are gone but there are lots of little sinew tags sticking out. I take care of that by brushing the surface with warm glue. I let the glue setup for a few minutes and then rub it down with a rag that was wetted with warm water. When I am done, the surface is nice and smooth and ready for the snake skins.
Next up – tillering.
Prarie Bowyer:
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What is that radius?
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