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Offline bushboy

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elm bark wrap
« on: July 02, 2015, 02:42:14 pm »
Thought there may be a few interested in another option for a wrap.last years bark left outside for the winter and soaked in water overnight.i remove the corky bit with a knife and peel a rough piece out.
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Re: elm bark wrap
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2015, 02:52:36 pm »
After the outer bark is removed,i carefully roll it up being care full not to kink it.i tie a piece of thread to keep it in place.after letting it dry for a bit,i soak inn linseed oil over night,leaving the thread outside of the jar and clamped for removal.more to come.
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: elm bark wrap
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2015, 05:41:44 pm »
Intriguing,  why the linseed oil?
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: elm bark wrap
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2015, 05:45:16 pm »
Looks cool. Have you tried to back a bow with it?
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2015, 07:18:48 pm »
The linseed oil makes the bark pliable and not likely to crack even with a aggressive tight wrap.the inner bark will crack other wise.WG, I hav'nt tried it as a backing,although I have a quiver in the works.k, I removed the coil and wiped dry with a rag,let it dry for and hour.squared up the piece c/w a light sanding and sealed with shellac.
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Re: elm bark wrap
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2015, 07:42:03 pm »
That's what I was thinking of using for my first bow since I have a big piece of it. -- thanks greatly for showing the details of how you do it!
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Offline TolkienFan

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Re: elm bark wrap
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2015, 08:13:41 pm »
That looks really cool.  How does it feel to your hand?
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Offline bushboy

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Re: elm bark wrap
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2015, 08:20:35 pm »
Thank's,feels good!gonna try one in rendered bear fat next.
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: elm bark wrap
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2015, 09:20:04 pm »
Beautiful results Bushboy
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: elm bark wrap
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2015, 10:47:29 pm »
Nice idea. Looks like an excellent wrap! Jawge
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Re: elm bark wrap
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2015, 04:01:04 am »
I like - two thumbs up ! Bob
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Re: elm bark wrap
« Reply #11 on: July 03, 2015, 07:10:31 am »
Turned out looking really nice. :)
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Re: elm bark wrap
« Reply #12 on: July 03, 2015, 07:21:41 am »
Thanks for that interesting post, will try that one day.
I have lots of elm bark saved. Made some quivers (with the cork) out of it, still have enough stuff.
The quiver btw. is very light and stable.
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Offline rover brewer

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Re: elm bark wrap
« Reply #13 on: July 03, 2015, 09:15:12 am »
love it great job!
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Offline crooketarrow

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Re: elm bark wrap
« Reply #14 on: July 03, 2015, 10:53:24 am »
  COOL but if your going use as a backing do'nt put it in or put anything on it. I've never tryed it CROOKETARROW told me it was'nt a good backing and came off atfer a little time. That dry elm bark has very litte streach and will sart to pop off after a little time.

  He never said how little time,I did'nt ask. To me if he said something to me. I took it a the way it is.

  He built selfbows for over 50 years. So you deside.

   I never tryed it ofcorse there a lot better glue's than he used. He only use'd hide glue so give it a try and let us know.
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