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Title: How long for rawhide to dry
Post by: bigcountry on May 27, 2009, 05:45:00 PM

I rawhided (deer hide) an osage bow Sat.  How long should I wait to check tiller?  I don't want to rush it, but am anxious to get to shooting it.

Title: Re: How long for rawhide to dry
Post by: Bjorn on May 27, 2009, 06:29:00 PM

Overnight should do it.

Title: Re: How long for rawhide to dry
Post by: Dano on May 27, 2009, 07:36:00 PM

I would wait a few days depending on the humidity, the bow sucks up all the moisture from the glue, no need to rush after all that work.

Title: Re: How long for rawhide to dry
Post by: bigcountry on May 27, 2009, 10:26:00 PM

Your right.  Thanks for keeping me in order.  I will wait until Sat.