sisal backing?

[kid bow]

has anybody used sisal to back a bow before. the stuff is always available for me at lowes for like 5 dollars.

[Boofus]

KidBow: Nope I have not, however I did try jute about 14yrs ago and it work so-so... Which leads me to think it will work. The bow never broke but it did follow the string something fierce! I'm sure that was due to my inexperience and working wood while it was still green. Good luck and lets us know how it works.

[Hrothgar]

I haven't ever tried sisal but it should adhere ok to the bow's back. There are other inexpensive materials you could use that might be easier to apply, such as burlap, linen, canvas or even cut-up blue jeans.

[kid bow]

you gotta boil it to take out the twist and the chemicals and then you can comb it with a wire brush and glue it on as a backing

[Christian Soldier]

As a slinger, I know that U.S. quality sisal tends to be crap. The fibers are short and often not as strong as many other fibers like hemp or even jute for that matter.

Most people just use it for Garden twine so its not really designed to last long or be really strong.

You can try it, but I'd go with Hrothgar's advice if I were you.

[kid bow]

how would i even get burlap or linen

[Dan K]

Goodwill or any other second hand store. Check the bedding department. Someone else online mentioned using silk which makes sense to me cause it's really strong. Silk sheets, women's clothes and men's ties all vary in color and patterns so there's endless options. I'd be interested to hear from others on this.

[vinemaplebows]

Feed stores for burlap sacks