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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Ezra Knight on October 25, 2017, 04:48:20 pm

Title: Black Walnut ring chasing
Post by: Ezra Knight on October 25, 2017, 04:48:20 pm

I’m working on my first piece of Black Walnut and am having an insanely difficult time chasing a ring. The rings are so hard to see and differentiate from. I’m using a dull draw knife and trying to “feel” the rings, but it’s kicking my butt. My question is, if I back it with rawhide, are ring violations a huge deal? I’m going for a fairly bulky design. 68” ttt, 1.5” out to the last 6-8” and then a quick taper to 1/2” and I’m shooting for around 50#@28”

Any help is greatly appreciated

Title: Re: Black Walnut ring chasing
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on October 25, 2017, 05:19:38 pm

Walnut is very difficult to chase a ring on. I typically get lose to the level I want with a draw knife, then finish getting to the ring I want with a scraper. Good light is very important as you have to see as much as feel these rings. But I've notice, walnut can handle some violation. And it loves a good heat treat.

Kyle

Title: Re: Black Walnut ring chasing
Post by: Ezra Knight on October 25, 2017, 05:34:11 pm

Thank you very much! Do you mean heat treating just the belly or the entire bow?

Title: Re: Black Walnut ring chasing
Post by: mullet on October 25, 2017, 10:00:11 pm

If you didn't leave the Sapwood on and you don't have excellent vision, back it with sinew or rawhide.

Title: Re: Black Walnut ring chasing
Post by: Ezra Knight on October 25, 2017, 11:29:04 pm

Right now I’ve got about 1/4 inch of sapwood left