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DC:
Pat's right, I should have carried them to the end. I don't normally like thread wraps close to the end because they sometimes bridge over the string groove. This may be far enough from the tip to avoid that. If I brought a snakeskin into the house I would spend the rest of my marriage(which wouldn't be long) in the wood shed. ;D
sleek:
--- Quote from: DC on March 19, 2019, 06:47:09 pm ---Pat's right, I should have carried them to the end. I don't normally like thread wraps close to the end because they sometimes bridge over the string groove. This may be far enough from the tip to avoid that. If I brought a snakeskin into the house I would spend the rest of my marriage(which wouldn't be long) in the wood shed. ;D
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A woodshed makes a good bow makin spot, just sayin :)
bradsmith2010:
Paint could even it,,.just a small dark strip,..a diamond shape would look nice too
Woodely:
--- Quote from: DC on March 19, 2019, 06:16:05 pm ---Does anyone have any suggestions on how to tidy up a joint like this. The dark wood just tapers out to nothing and I can't figure a way to get a nice line.
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You can make a very slight gentle cut with a razor knife then sand across the limb gently and you will end up with a straight line.
I have some bows like that, its added character... 8) ..people know I'am carrying a handmade bow even if it looks 95% like a factory bow. :)
DC:
I think that surface is going to be curved which would mean I'd have to cut a curved rather than straight line with the razor knife. I'm not very good with free handing stuff. I'll give it a shot and see how it goes. It will be tough to get a nice crisp line with sandpaper. Fine paper is the key I'll bet. Thanks
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