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My horn bow build-a-long
DC:
I've got everything I need. I could soak it all apart and with any luck the core would still be good. I originally bought 4 pieces of horn. I just don't think the desire is there.
DC:
Question for bownarra. There is no way to salvage this is there? Even if there was I'm still stuck with too much reflex in the sal. Should I throw it in the baby bath to soak it apart. At least get my sinew back.
BowEd:
Sorry to see that DC.You may not believe it but some of us have been through this type long term and even longer failure conclusion before.
If there was a crack on the horn that migrated to the edge it probably was the cause.Every one has it's lessons to be learned.
I see your starting a different bow but a bow.That's what I did too.Get back on the horse.
bownarra:
I'm sorry but i'd say that is the end for this one.
When soaking them it takes forever to get the horns off in one piece, even if you could the core/sinew is too 'floppy' to glue the horn onto properly. I would just try to salvage the sinew.
Sorry to see this happen. You have the patience - try again! It took me a few failures and many lonely hours in the shop (with Adam's book!) to get my head around them fully. Once you've made the mistakes the lessons learnt don't go anywhere in a hurry haha.
WhistlingBadger:
Bummer, DC. Thanks for sharing your effort with us. I admire your patience.
T
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