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Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
FlintWalker:
Very nice build-a-long Gordon, i'm really enjoying it! Just how much strength does silk add to the back of a bow? I'm pretty new at this kind of stuff and my first thought of silk is that it's pretty thin, how can it add much strength? I'm not doubting it, I just don't understand it.
Gordon:
Shannon, silk is incredibly strong for its weight. It will add a surprising amount of protection to the back.
FlintWalker:
How does it compare to thin rawhide?
Gordon:
I'm not sure Shannon. I've never had a bow break that was backed with either rawhide or silk. I'll have to defer to others more knowledgable to answer your question.
Loki:
This is really good Bowyering,the Bow's looking wonderful!
--- Quote ---I perform this step in natural light because the smallest flaws are nearly invisible in artificial light, but show themselves readily when the finish is applied.
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Maybe one of the reasons it was illegal for bowyers in medieval England to work after sundown.
Andy
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