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Offline PrimitiveTim

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Re: Any suggestions to salvage my first bow?
« Reply #15 on: August 28, 2014, 03:39:58 pm »
Dude don't feel bad.  the issue was that the back of your bow wasn't a solid continuous growth ring.  That's why when I cut wood I peel the bark off and leave that as the back.  I guess you could have backed it but I don't nothing about that.  It took me a few attempts before I ever made a decent bow
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Offline dueb

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Re: Any suggestions to salvage my first bow?
« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2014, 12:38:18 am »
It's all good, got more wood and giving it another go. I'll consider this one a learning experience.  ;)
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Offline sleek

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Re: Any suggestions to salvage my first bow?
« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2014, 01:54:21 am »
Tha bow and broke yet! Chase another ring down below the damage. Tiller it out properly. Then if you can make the back flat and glue on a hickory backing.
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