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Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
Keenan:
Gordon you are a true Master craftsman. Your carefull work and attention to detail is far beyond what most people do. I know that my respect for you and the time and dedication that you poor into each bow has grown even more through this BA that you have done.
I am very thankfull for what you have given back to PA through this buildalong. I have learned alot and know that I will strive even harder to make better bows because of it. I look forward to the day of coming over there and learning even more from your skills, in person Thank you. Keenan
NOMADIC PIRATE:
Man, you put a lot of work in your bows 8) :o
...very enjoyable Thread !
Gordon:
Here is picture of the tools and materials that I will use to wrap the handle.
I am going to fashion the handle from a piece of tanned elk hide. Using a rotary cutter I cut out a piece that is about 4 ½” square.
I then wrap the piece around the handle and fit it at the top, middle and bottom of the handle.
Using a pencil I connect the marks which give me a line to cut along.
Gordon:
Next I use a thonging chisel to create the holes for the lacing. I'll trim the length of the leather to about 4 1/4" and make sure that I have an even number of holes on each side.
I use black dye to dye the leather including the edges.
Gordon:
I will glue the leather down in area around the arrow rest to hold it in place. For this I use barge cement on both the leather and the handle.
Let the cement dry for about 15 minutes and then carefully position the leather on the handle and work it around the arrow rest.
For the lacing I will use kangaroo leather as it is extremely tough and wear resistant. I cut off a length and attach leather needles on each end.
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