Hi everybody!
It's good to be back after a long break - busy, busy! There are some great looking bows on the message board. I have a lot of catching-up to do.
Anyway, I've got a few questions about backing my latest project. Here are the bow's stats:
-maple 1x2 board (1 3/4" wide from fade outs to curves then tapering to 1/2" at tips)
-static recurve with oak stiffeners on the curves (does that sound right?-look at the pics and I think you'll know what I mean)
-64" long before recurving
I posted on this bow a while ago, but now I'm ready to do the actual backing. I haven't sinew backed before, so here are my questions:
1) Since the back is perfectly flat, should I do anything to give it a slight crown? I know I could add more sinew to the center of the limbs, but should I do anything with the wood?
2) How much if any should I tiller the bow before sinew backing?
Also, what does everybody think about using hickory as a backing instead of sinew for a bow of this design? Will it hold up? I think it would be a heck of a lot easier to apply, probably look a little nicer too.
Anything else you all can think of would be much appreciated.
Thanks a bunch,
woody
p.s. I know the curves may look a little big, but I wanted to try something different.
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