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Title: bow centerline question
Post by: dinorocks on January 08, 2012, 08:10:00 PM

I am getting started on a couple slightly snaky and twisted hop hornbeam selfbows.  The bow backs will be sapwood (the bark came off real nice after I cut the tree).  While tracing out my bow design on the back of the bow, should I draw my centerline following the grain or keep it straight?

Thanks,
Dino

Thanks

Title: Re: bow centerline question
Post by: DVSHUNTER on January 08, 2012, 08:22:00 PM

Follow the grain... Always. Then heat the bow if the tips dont aline with the handle.

Title: Re: bow centerline question
Post by: Pat B on January 08, 2012, 11:27:00 PM

Follow the grain...Always!