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Sinew Backed, Double Curve Bow
tsa yo ga:
Wow, thanks for the input. I may have knicked the grain, I don't yet know hickory well enough to know if it is enough to have damaged it. The piece in question is naturally bent in a shallow c, I was thinking i could just rough it out and steam the handle put a slight set back into it. I have yet to accomplish a finished bow with a proper tiller. I have read that all plains bows were not perfectly. I'm not trying to find a cop out, but can I get away with it too?
JackCrafty:
Hickory is very forgiving of small flaws. I think you'll be fine.
Papa Matt:
Yeah, if it's a small knick, you should be alright.
tsa yo ga:
Cool, that's what I was hoping to hear. Now I will rough it out, and then put in the set back handle section with steam. I am still not clear about how to post pics as computers are not my forte. If I can get this to work out I will be very happy. Ya'll are good mentors, I'm hoping it will rub off just a little.
tsa yo ga:
I think I have noticed that your bows are rectangular in crosssection. with my hickory stave, I would leave the back as is, rounded. Is this correct?
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