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Post by smj on May 13, 2008 23:07:22 GMT -5
By the way, should I post a pic of the backup bow I will be sending with the original??? I've mentioned it but you've not taken the bait...
What I mean about fixing the splinter on the osage bow is that tomorrow I will sand smooth the new glue lines and finish the bow. But before putting any lacquer on it, I will wrap the limb at the node where the splinter popped off. I will then wrap the other limb for symmetry, aesthetics - and to add strength to the bamboo node so that it does not pop back up again, or another section next to the first one! This type of fix has been done a lot, adds a little more character to the bow, and a splash of color. I'll post some picks of what is going on, and we'll see how this turns out.
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Post by easternhunter on May 14, 2008 5:55:31 GMT -5
SMJ, I recently did that type of fix on my Jatoba bow at both fades. I didn't do a fancy wrap job, but it is holding fine. Looks OK too.  |
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Post by smj on May 14, 2008 7:54:50 GMT -5
That would be it, eastern! What did you wrap with? By the way... is that a release loop I see on that string?  ?  |
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Post by easternhunter on May 14, 2008 8:12:06 GMT -5
That would be it, eastern! What did you wrap with? By the way... is that a release loop I see on that string? ? SMJ, I laid rawhide patches set in TBIII first, then wrapped with standard serving thread with several coats of super glue soaked in. It set up as hard as could be. :)LOL......what you're seeing there is just a strand of dental floss hanging off the nocking point. No string loops on my trad bows man! LOL ;D |
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Post by red on May 14, 2008 9:12:32 GMT -5
By the way, should I post a pic of the backup bow I will be sending with the original??? I've mentioned it but you've not taken the bait... What I mean about fixing the splinter on the osage bow is that tomorrow I will sand smooth the new glue lines and finish the bow. But before putting any lacquer on it, I will wrap the limb at the node where the splinter popped off. I will then wrap the other limb for symmetry, aesthetics - and to add strength to the bamboo node so that it does not pop back up again, or another section next to the first one! This type of fix has been done a lot, adds a little more character to the bow, and a splash of color. I'll post some picks of what is going on, and we'll see how this turns out.  Can't wait to see and shoot them. I remain open to your expertise regarding appropriate arrows and point weights. Thanks again!  |
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Post by smj on May 14, 2008 10:39:05 GMT -5
So, the splinter that popped up was glued just like the original laminate - clamped and heated and the whole bit.  Then I smoothed it all out with a rasp, cabinet scraper, and sandpaper -  At the point of failure -  A couple other shots - the tip looks like -  The front looks like -  And the back and shelf looks like -  The next step I do will be to dye the bamboo honey gold, then wrap the limbs, then put the finish on it. Done at that point. The bow I'll send along is an ipe bow. I was trying for a dark look, I think the darker dye is much more difficult to work with, looks like this -     Just have to spray a little DEFT over it. Right now it is dye only for finish. I see my kids have been looking it over, there are some finger prints I will have to see about taking out! Wet hands move the dye around a fair amount. However, if you wish to use dye on your bamboo, put it on and let it dry a long time. 100% totally dry, before you spray it. If it is still even damp, the spray will form small circles all over your bow of dark colored edges, rather like water drops. Once very dry, buff with a paper towel, and then spray very lightly until two light coats are on. Then you are good to go. |
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Post by oldgun on May 14, 2008 16:39:38 GMT -5
:)both bows are lovely nice work Smj just too nice for words!
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Post by smj on May 14, 2008 17:32:59 GMT -5
So, I think that I will wrap the limb with linen held on by clear expoy. Then go over the linen with a colored thread, red or blue maybe??? what say thee? I don't have any rawhide handy!  As to the color of the bows - in this light the dark looks almost black, and the brown also appears more dark than reality! The osage will darken with time, so I think I'll leave it alone and let it color with age. However, the question is should I darken the bamboo a bit, or leave it the lighter color it is? (Note that there is a little sandpaper work to do yet, then DEFT for two light coats. Then something thicker!)  |
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Can't wait to see and shoot them. I remain open to your expertise regarding appropriate arrows and point weights. Thanks again! 
