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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: thomas h on March 28, 2012, 02:26:52 pm

Title: looking for a how to!
Post by: thomas h on March 28, 2012, 02:26:52 pm

is there a  post ,on ,how to apply carp skins to the bow back  ? i have done a search but  came up empty. if you  know of one  please share it .===tom.h ;D

Title: Re: looking for a how to!
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 28, 2012, 02:44:30 pm

Have you done any snake skins yet?

Title: Re: looking for a how to!
Post by: thomas h on March 28, 2012, 02:48:35 pm

yes but the were long enough to cover  each limb with one skin. do you over lap the carp skins or just but the up edge to edge?

Title: Re: looking for a how to!
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 28, 2012, 03:29:13 pm

Butt them together and wrap them, or leave them. I sand them down some so they are more flexible and thin. I also wash them with dish soap to get any oils leftover gone. I dont soak them like I do snake skins.

Title: Re: looking for a how to!
Post by: thomas h on March 28, 2012, 05:59:51 pm

thank you for the  help  much appreciated.

Title: Re: looking for a how to!
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 28, 2012, 06:27:04 pm

The skins are heavier than most snakes. Give your glue plenty of time to cure hard and be sure you have glue all the way to the edge's. It seems they take a little more stick to stay stuck compared to snake skins.