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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: BamaHunter01 on January 27, 2013, 11:34:20 pm

Title: Rawhide question....
Post by: BamaHunter01 on January 27, 2013, 11:34:20 pm
Im working on my second bow which im gonna have to back due to a splinter. My first bow is fine its also a hickory flatbow i was wondering if backing it with rawhide would change the tiller at all? The bow is three years old and has taken deer and a coyote i just wan tto be extra careful with Ol Ugly as i named it. LOL  ;D
Title: Re: Rawhide question....
Post by: Pat B on January 27, 2013, 11:52:07 pm
If it does you won't notice it. But be sure to give the rawhide and wood time to dry afterwards. I would let it rest 3 or 4 days after adding the rawhide just to be sure.
 What glue are you planning to use? If you use TBIII put a thin coat on the back of the bow and let it dry completely. When you add the rawhide the first thin layer of glue will act as a moisture barrier to prevent most of the moisture from getting into the wood.
Title: Re: Rawhide question....
Post by: BamaHunter01 on January 28, 2013, 08:06:08 am
Yeah tb 3 is what I'm using thanks pay will do
Title: Re: Rawhide question....
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 28, 2013, 11:41:03 pm
+1 to PatB's answer!