I have a dumb question. Are the snake skins i see on a lot of the bows on here are they real or a sticker, if real how in the world are they mounted on to stick to the limb. I can't see ruining a limb using a glue.
yes they are real skins, and the glue doesn't affect the limb very much, if at all.
Most of what you see is real and glued on. I've got some skins but I haven't had the heart yet to cover up the pretty wood,lol.....
Charlie
Laminated limbs are glued up any way so it's not gonna hurt a thing.
They are real. I glue them on using Titebond III.
Doesn't ruin the limb, it dresses them up :bigsmyl:
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/skins001.jpg)
Before.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/skins008.jpg)
During
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/LarrysZipper002.jpg)
After.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/LarrysZipper004.jpg)
I am having some of nature's best camo glued on some limbs as I write this.
My opinion is the effect on performance is negligible, and the asthetics can be just as effective as stunning.
Kenny, is that all you got?? :goldtooth:
That bow looks GREAT!
I am a snake skin fanatic. Done over 100 bows, as much as I love exotic veneers....skins rule.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/snakeskins/Archery004-1.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/snakeskins/skins007.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/Diablo004.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/bocoteschafer040.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/bows/deerburrs010.jpg)
Very nice David,can't wait to try the ones you shipped me!
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/Picture002.jpg)
There's this old Grizzly.
Kenny, THAT looks fantastic! Very nice!
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/ColinsGriz001.jpg)
Then there's this Old Grizzly I'm currently working on.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/ColinsGriz005.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/ColinsGriz004.jpg)
Pick the skins you want
Copperheads (http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu36/L82HUNT/IMG-20110312-00072.jpg)
Diamondbacks (http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu36/L82HUNT/IMG-20110312-00073.jpg)
Boa (http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu36/L82HUNT/IMG-20110312-00075.jpg)
Sand the limbs (http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu36/L82HUNT/IMG-20110312-00076.jpg)
Clean limb then put on titebond 3 (http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu36/L82HUNT/Cottleville-20110312-00084.jpg)
After the skin soaks in water apply to limb (http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu36/L82HUNT/Cottleville-20110312-00087.jpg)
Let sit 24-48 hours trim edges and use a little superglue to hit any lifted spots and ready.
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1300044868.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1300044868.jpg)
Thanks for sharing the tutorial!How do you keep the skins against the limbs?
QuoteOriginally posted by cacciatore:
Thanks for sharing the tutorial!How do you keep the skins against the limbs?
After the skin is set in place, wrap in gauze to hold tight to limb but this still allows air to still get in. The limbs in the pics above where glued on Saturday afternoon. The gauze is off now but will wait another day before trimming the edges and dabing a little superglue. Once that is done will wipe on trueoil once a day for 5 or 6.
Need to see more skin!
DAAAAANG....whoooo-weeeee....don't dat purddy!!!!
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/074.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/082-1.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/081-1.jpg)
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/SILVERTIP-1.jpg)
From a 14' python from 1954. Stashed in a cardboard tube from an estate sale. Most of the skin was moldy,cracked. But I salvaged enough for my youngest's bow.
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/100_2359.jpg)
COOL,,, SNAKE IN HAND,,,,,
Good looking work David!
Jerry
Very Cool David!
Those are cool.
Very good looking works!
What is the average price to have someone skin a bow?
Amazing!
May have to go looking for a copperhead now after seeing these photos.
My wife will want to Thank you in advance
Here are some copperheads I put on my Maddog
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/Picture026j.jpg)
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/Picture027.jpg)
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/Picture03u4.jpg)
Prairie Rattlers I painted purple for my wife's bow
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/Picture032.jpg)
Bullsnake on my daughters bow.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/DSCF2448.jpg)
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/DSCF2446.jpg)
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/DSCF2447.jpg)
If you're not a very good snake hunter, where would be the best place to buy one. Thinking a copperhead.
Very Nice Guys! I need some skins!
QuoteOriginally posted by bowkevin:
What is the average price to have someone skin a bow?
I couldn't find anyone handy so decided to do it myself. I am just finishing up the job on my limbs. I just have a few finish coats to add. It really isn't very hard to do. There is a tutorial in the "How To" Forum. I was able to buy skins off of the classified section on Bow Making supplies here.
A lot of people use the snake skins for camo but a word of caution if using a bow with exposed snake skins for turkey hunting. A friend of mine who is an experienced turkey hunter was using a self bow with snake skins and the turkey went into a complete alarm on more than one occasion while he was hunting on the ground. When he covered the limbs, no more alarms.
Something think about.
I have wondered about that.
This turkey didn't spook :D Spot and stalk,no blind.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/Picture050.jpg)
Holy crap Mike, no easy task!
Let's see some more pics guys!
Most you see here ARE real BUT ... if advertised in the classifieds be sure and ask the question. I didn't and got a nice bow, advertised with skins, but actually had vinyl stick-ons. Needless to say I was quite disappointed. Kept the bow though and sold it later.
Great looking bows, guys. love the skins and will someday have at least one done.