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Watch me build a reflex deflex boo backed ipe. NOT INSTRUCTIONAL
PK:
I like that already, Nice tools. :'(
Jesse:
Thanks PK. You want a bandsaw dont you? ;D I know its not very primitive to use power tools but this bow is not exactly the most primitive either. I made some bows with all steel hand tools and I gotta tip my hat to the guys that use stone tools. :o Its gotta be rewarding though. Jesse
Bent Rig:
Hey Jesse - why do you scrape the rind off (shine)- does everyone go through this process with Boo - just wonderin ?
Paul
Jesse:
Bent rig. I dont think you have to scrape it off. I do it for looks because it is impossible to stain boo with the rind on. Also sometimes the outer surface has imperfections that you can scrape right off so why not. I never made one with the rind on so maybe someone else will chime in and give you better advice. Jesse
Jesse:
Well I got a little farther. I cut out the fades and sanded off the glue. That looks better :o I like the color a lot.
I put it up on the board before any tillering is started so I could make a note of its original reflex and deflex. I know a lot of the reflex will come out but this way we can compare it to the finished bow and see just how much.
Next I glued on some overlays of African blackwood. Itsmy first time putting them on at an angle. Looks weird right now I'll have to work on these ???
Oh I also changed my screen name if you didnt notice. Jesse
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