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Title: Snake Skin follow-up
Post by: R. W. Mackey on December 27, 2010, 03:04:00 PM
A few weeks ago I had asked about where to get good snake skins.  Several people suggested Mike Yancy with Pine Hollow Longbows, so I contacted Mike and decided to get some Prarie Rattler skins for my first attempt at skinning a bow.  I want to tell you guys you were right on with Mike.  He took several minutes to explain several details of applying the skin and answered all of my questions.  The skins were top rate and the service was excellent.  Her is a picture of mt first attempt, I think they turned out great, I have to apoligize for the picture, thats not one of my specialties. Bottom line, If I can do this anyone can.  RW

(http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss37/RWMACKEY/BorderSnk.jpg)
Title: Re: Snake Skin follow-up
Post by: jason1040 on December 27, 2010, 03:09:00 PM
Looks like you did a great job   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Snake Skin follow-up
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 27, 2010, 03:59:00 PM
Two questions if you dont mind:

What did you use for glue?

What did you seal it with, and did you re-seal the whole limb?

Thanks
Title: Re: Snake Skin follow-up
Post by: R. W. Mackey on December 27, 2010, 04:49:00 PM
Used Titebond 3, Mike said either 2 or 3 would work.  Used a Satin Polyurathane spray to finish about 5 coats, did not seal entire limb.
One tip Mike gave me is put the glue on the skin and not the limb. You use less glue this way and do not have as much mess to clean off side of limb.  RW
Title: Re: Snake Skin follow-up
Post by: maineac on December 27, 2010, 05:41:00 PM
Nice job, looks great!
Title: Re: Snake Skin follow-up
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 27, 2010, 06:07:00 PM
Thanks for the info and tip Roy. Hopefully I have some pics of my own soon!
Title: Re: Snake Skin follow-up
Post by: DannyBows on December 27, 2010, 09:15:00 PM
That came out real nice! I'm prepping to do some myself and hope I do as well.
Title: Re: Snake Skin follow-up
Post by: Mike Yancey on December 28, 2010, 09:04:00 PM
Look good!
Mike
www.pinehollowlongbows.com (http://www.pinehollowlongbows.com)