Snake skinning a bow

[grouseshooter002]

Would any of the tradgang bowyers be willing to do a build along or how to on skinning a bow? I would like to see a pic heavy one that covers all aspects of doing a skinning job correctly. Thank you and I do hope someone will be willing to do it.

Regards,
Rick

[**DONOTDELETE**]

did you search the how-to's.. there has been a few threads on skinning bows.

[A.S.]

Here you go


http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000062#000000

The only thing I do different, is I don't use super-glue over the skins. I apply 5 coats of Tru-Oil (lightly steel wooling between coats), then spray a couple light coats of Krylon Matte Finish (this stuff is great!) to cut the finish.

[Stiks-n-Strings]

I used super glue on the first set I done and never again. I use tru oil or poly.

I followed the build along above and still do it that way. Just put some copperheads on a selfbow last night

[grouseshooter002]

Allen,
    Thank you for the heads-up and also wish to thank the others that replied. I'm going to try it on a 71 Super K that needs to be refinished. Thank you again.

Regards,
Rick

[Fritz]

I do the same as Allen, except I finish up with helmsman spar urethane. Got my skins from Mike Yancey at Pinehollow Longbows (sponser). He can help you if you have any questions. Great guy to deal with.

[RM81]

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=104823;p=1

[ron w]

Let us know how it comes out!!