Author Topic: Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide? (Read 2561 times)

EnW · « **on:** January 17, 2011, 11:59:12 pm »

My uncle started this bow and gave it to me to finish. I believe it is mulberry...I'd have to ask him to be certain. My question is whether or not a rawhide backing would suffice or should I use sinew? Thanks for the advice.

rileyconcrete · « **Reply #1 on:** January 18, 2011, 12:33:13 am »

I am no expert, but looks like the knots have been worked around right , I would just leave it unbacked. Unless it is really short. I have a bow with more knots than that, and it is unbacked.

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Pat B · « **Reply #2 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:06:45 am »

If the back ring is unviolated there is no need for a backing. Those knots are being protected by the island from the ring above it. Later I would work that excess wood off at least the limb surface around the knots. Will you post a few more pics. One of the side profile and one with the back profile. With your help we can help you make a bow from that piece of wood. There are a lot of guys here that would love to have that chance.

Sidewinder · « **Reply #3 on:** January 18, 2011, 02:25:46 am »

That one certainly has possiblities.

Gordon · « **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2011, 02:33:08 am »

It will be challenging to get rawhide to adhere tightly over those knots.

bootboy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 18, 2011, 12:15:39 pm »

From what I have seen It looks like you have done everything correctly.

Keenan · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2011, 12:18:40 pm »

I agree, No backing, it will not stay down around the knots and it looks like a very cleanly prepared back. just tiller slow and carefull

Del the cat · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2011, 02:39:38 pm »

The way I see it, that's going to be a character bow for looking at and fun, not major serious work/performance, so you don't want to cover up that beautiful wood.
If you want a workhorse, choose another stave.
I'm sure I could find it it a loving home

Del

EnW · « **Reply #8 on:** January 19, 2011, 02:58:20 am »

Thanks to all for the replies. I talked to my uncle tonight and confirmed the bow is red mulberry. I will take a few more pics in the next day or two and post them up for those who were interested.

crooketarrow · « **Reply #9 on:** January 19, 2011, 01:36:04 pm »

Those knots are to nice looking to cover up. Looks likes rings were left built up around them.. I don't even to that anymore. If it's tillered right I think you'll be find.

bcbull · « **Reply #10 on:** January 19, 2011, 02:17:29 pm »

i agree no backing needed i would get a gooseneck scraper just remove a lil more sap around the knots the ,;whitesh stUff; and start tillering slow easey make sure you excersice it100 OR SO PULLS between scarpes being carferl not to ever go past ur marks you should be fine brock

tattoo dave · « **Reply #11 on:** January 19, 2011, 08:12:24 pm »

Well I have no idea, just wanted to say thats lookin like a sweet bow. Can't wait to see it finished!

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Author Topic: Does this bow need sinew backing or maybe rawhide? (Read 2561 times)

EnW

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rileyconcrete

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Pat B

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Sidewinder

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