Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Skeaterbait on September 24, 2008, 02:36:39 pm

Title: ??'s on skins
Post by: Skeaterbait on September 24, 2008, 02:36:39 pm

In putting skins on a bow, is it necessary to back the bow with something? Can the skins be glued directly to the bow's back?

Title: Re: ??'s on skins
Post by: Papa Matt on September 24, 2008, 02:41:46 pm

Yeah, they can. A lot of guys have done that. But I'll let them chime in and explain how to do it, because I've been told how but never have actually done it. 

~~Matt

Title: Re: ??'s on skins
Post by: TRACY on September 24, 2008, 02:53:53 pm

No it is not necessary, just personal preferences. I've used hide glue and Tite Bond 3(waterproof) to glue skins to wood, sinew, and fabric. For instance with osage, I prefer to allow the color of the wood to penetrate through the skins for contrast, while other will color /stain the wood so it doesn't show through the skin. Just remember to size( allow the wood to absorb the glue) the wood with whatever type of glue you use before putting the skin on. Good luck.