christmas exchange '12 time to move'em out

[coaster500]

Sweet VM Bryce !!!!

[Bryce]

Thanks guys ill keep yah updated

[wildman]

Ok part of my gift is done, Im well pleased with how the snake leather turned out.

[Bryce]

Oooooh that's lovely

[seabass]

very nice Wildman.i also like the snake leather.

[ionicmuffin]

  wow nice knife!

[Weylin]

That's not a knife... This is a knife!

[half eye]

That is a great lookin knife and sheath, sir. If the recip doesn't like it he can give it to me!!!!!!
rich

[Keenan]

Great looking gifts you all are making. Well done!

[Adam]

I'm getting pretty excited for next Saturday when I can get my gift shipped out.

[ionicmuffin]

Here is a peek at what im working on. Its a Heat Treated Red Oak Sinew Backed Crossbow. If all goes well i will have a fully functional crossbow in a few weeks. The limbs i tillered and it looks like it will get to 14 inches maybe 15 if i have a sinew back on it. Im hoping for maybe 50-60 lbs out of this although just getting it to the point where it will shoot would be great.

Also, would Knox gelatin work for applying the sinew? if so where can i get it and is there a link maybe as to how you would need to prepare it to apply the sinew? where would i be able to get it? Is there a specific type that i should look for?

[ionicmuffin]

Good news to report on the crossbow limbs. They stiffened up, so now with the sinew it should be about 70-90 lbs when its finished, could wind up at less, but im hoping that it will be rather heavy.

[JW_Halverson]

Unflavored gelatin can be purchsed in your grocery store right next to the flavored Jello.   Preperation is simply adding water and low heat until you have the desired consistency.  Two packets of crystals and about half a cup of water...more or less to suit your preferences.

[ionicmuffin]

ok, sweet. I will apply a primer coat like a lot of people on the internet have suggested. It apparently allows for a better adhesion to the back of the bow. Also, another question, If i want the backing to be superior quality, should i get the sinew fibers really fine? how fine would be about right? I should be able to start the sinewing process tomorrow.

[seabass]

comb out the sinew and get it down to fine fibers.it will be alot easier to deal with.after that bundle it into fibers of the same length.get all the bundles ready to go.this will help alot.are you using hide glue?