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Title: question about applying snakeskins
Post by: glenbo on December 21, 2009, 03:50:00 PM

I am ready to glue skins on a recent selfbow and was wondering if I need to do any prep to the skins before I glue them up.thanks for your time,glen

Title: Re: question about applying snakeskins
Post by: Pat B on December 21, 2009, 04:14:00 PM

Glen, are your skins dried? if so just soak them in warm water while you prep your bow.

Title: Re: question about applying snakeskins
Post by: glenbo on December 21, 2009, 04:21:00 PM

Thanks Pat,Im on my way down to the shop to get started.Happy Holiday,glen

Title: Re: question about applying snakeskins
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on December 21, 2009, 07:22:00 PM

Post pics when you are done. BW just emailed me and said they shipped my limbs with skins today.

Title: Re: question about applying snakeskins
Post by: Bob Barnes on December 21, 2009, 10:40:00 PM

glenbo, I e-mailed you some good instructions if you need them.
Bob

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