Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: clintw864 on April 13, 2008, 10:12:38 am

Title: Snake skin backing
Post by: clintw864 on April 13, 2008, 10:12:38 am

Should I remove scale's before gluing on backing or after? How is best way to remove scales? Thanks

Title: Re: Snake skin backing
Post by: Gordon on April 13, 2008, 11:00:49 am

Remove the scales after the skins are glued on and have dried. I lightly rub the skins with coarse steel wool in the direction of the scales (not against the scales!) to remove the scales.

Title: Re: Snake skin backing
Post by: bushytail on May 31, 2008, 10:25:24 am

I use masking tape.You may have to do it several times.Go with the scales,head to tail direction.

Title: Re: Snake skin backing
Post by: bushytail on May 31, 2008, 10:32:17 am

When i tryed triming the edges,i tryed a utilty knife.The first slice i cut into the fiberglass.Got the file out and that worked great.Touch it up with sandpaper and true oiled it.

Title: Re: Snake skin backing
Post by: El Destructo on May 31, 2008, 11:01:07 am

Quote from: clintw864 on April 13, 2008, 10:12:38 am

Should I remove scale's before gluing on backing or after? How is best way to remove scales? Thanks

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,7361.0.html

Title: Re: Snake skin backing
Post by: FlintWalker on May 31, 2008, 03:45:04 pm

I use compressed air to blow the scales off.  It takes every tiny little piece off the skin in no time at all.  I always make sure to blow away from the edges just to be safe.  Saw Filer