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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: IrishJay on November 17, 2019, 04:31:58 pm

Title: Seams in Rawhide Back
Post by: IrishJay on November 17, 2019, 04:31:58 pm

I have some decently thick rawhide that I want to back a bow with. Its in fairly short lengths so it will take 5 pieces to do the whole bow. I'm planning to overlap each section about an inch and sanding the transitions as smooth as possible.

Is there any harm in having overlapped rawhide seams mid limb?

Title: Re: Seams in Rawhide Back
Post by: Pat B on November 17, 2019, 04:50:31 pm

A long joint would be the best way to join the rawhide pieces on the back but if the rawhide is too thick it will detract from the performance due to the excess physical weight. Thin rawhide like deer or goat are perfect because they are not only thin but also strong.

Title: Re: Seams in Rawhide Back
Post by: bradsmith2010 on November 17, 2019, 04:56:52 pm

ive never tried that ,, but I think it will be ok,, :)

Title: Re: Seams in Rawhide Back
Post by: IrishJay on November 17, 2019, 05:53:14 pm

Backs prepped and the hide is soaking, going to start glue up tomorrow. I'll post some pic once I get the bow shooting.