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the riser on my first selfbow poped off

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gpw:
We had a couple bows with that problem ... likely bad tillering , but we re-glued (T2) and wrapped the handles tightly with some thick Linen string , then varnished... made a nice grip and didn't ever separate again , re-tillering also helped , but not on all ..If you don't like the string grip ,a simple wrap of leather dresses it up ...

david w.:
i may wrap it in leather but i wanted to be able to see the wood in it.  i think the black walnut's cool

George Tsoukalas:
Robin's picture shows another important factor. See how the handle sits upon the main stave where the stave and the handle have the same taper. Nice job.  Jawge

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