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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: TimothyR on January 28, 2015, 11:13:11 am

Title: Hickory board bow. need advice please.
Post by: TimothyR on January 28, 2015, 11:13:11 am

I was gluing up a riser to this hickory bow yesterday and had it in the clamp and my son released the clamp when I wasn't looking and it fell and nicked the back. Its not backed with anything.  Its  a small nick but in a bad spot I think. WhAt can I do? And if I need to tack better pics I can just let me know. Thanks

Title: Re: Hickory board bow. need advice please.
Post by: half eye on January 28, 2015, 11:15:49 am

Tim, did you put the pics up? dont see any sir. Will need to see what ya got.
rich

Title: Re: Hickory board bow. need advice please.
Post by: TimothyR on January 28, 2015, 11:36:58 am

I'm  an idiot  :laugh:  pics up now

Title: Re: Hickory board bow. need advice please.
Post by: DarkSoul on January 28, 2015, 11:45:50 am

You need to round over those square edges. By doing so, you'll get rid of the small nick. Don't worry about it.

Title: Re: Hickory board bow. need advice please.
Post by: TimothyR on January 28, 2015, 11:47:29 am

Thanks so much. 

Title: Re: Hickory board bow. need advice please.
Post by: Knoll on January 28, 2015, 11:48:12 am

Quote from: DarkSoul on January 28, 2015, 11:45:50 am

You need to round over those square edges. By doing so, you'll get rid of the small nick. Don't worry about it.

+1

Title: Re: Hickory board bow. need advice please.
Post by: Pat B on January 28, 2015, 11:48:19 am

I'd try to steam the dent out. Then when it dries add super glue and when that dries, round the edged like DarkSoul suggested.

Title: Re: Hickory board bow. need advice please.
Post by: TimothyR on January 29, 2015, 04:43:12 pm

Most of the dent came out over night and I was able to sand it away with a couple of passes.   Its all good now. Thanks for the advice.

Title: Re: Hickory board bow. need advice please.
Post by: Knoll on January 29, 2015, 07:50:09 pm

Will look forward to pics when bow is all completed!

Title: Re: Hickory board bow. need advice please.
Post by: TimothyR on January 29, 2015, 08:50:06 pm

I can post pictures but I didn't build this bow I just finished it. I got it to shoot while I learn how to tiller.  I just dont want to post something I didnt build.  I usually taken too much off and come in under weight.

Title: Re: Hickory board bow. need advice please.
Post by: TimothyR on January 30, 2015, 02:58:54 pm

I purchased this bow online to use while I'm learning. I have made a few bows but all under weight so I couldn't hunt with them. I tend to tiller too much. This bow is hickory 67" t2t and 65" n2n. 57#@28".  It was a you finish bow. I put Indian Rosewood ans horn tip overlays.  The riser is figured walnut. With a cloth diamondback backing. The pics.aren't very good.

Title: Re: Hickory board bow. need advice please.
Post by: ajooter on January 30, 2015, 07:01:48 pm

I like it man great job.  Can I see a closeup of the handle?

Title: Re: Hickory board bow. need advice please.
Post by: TimothyR on January 30, 2015, 07:16:28 pm

Figured walnut.