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bountyhunter
08-18-2010, 10:30 AM
I stumbled across this and it might be a good deal and a great little project.

http://cgi.ebay.com/U-finish-take-down-hickory-longbow-/320576256385?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0
BOBSTER
08-19-2010, 12:12 AM
Looks pretty good, I have one that I bought unfinished one time and it is still unfinished and sitting in the closet. I think that would make someone a nice little project and bow. Bob
bountyhunter
08-22-2010, 08:29 PM
Bob I thought about getting one for myself, but didn't know when I would have the time to finish it.
DoubleB20
08-23-2010, 07:00 AM
I made an offer, we'll see if he takes it.
LostHawg
08-23-2010, 10:28 PM
I think the price he's asking is a very reasonable offer.

I'd ask for 40#, then back with snake skins or maybe rawhide... Hickory works great, but it tends to splinter a bit in my experience. The backing with keep this in check.

50# or greater, I'd get some boo and back it with that.
DoubleB20
08-24-2010, 06:10 AM
He took my offer, $50. This will be my first bow to finish, I may be asking for some help when I'm ready to finish it. Tracy, what is boo? I asked for 50-60# bow.
LostHawg
08-24-2010, 10:54 AM
Bamboo, or Tonkin cane; same-same

I think 3 Rivers carries it. Or, if you know where to find it you can cut your own for free.... :)
DoubleB20
08-24-2010, 09:10 PM
Ah, OK. I have a Sarrells made of "boo". I may know a few spots to snag some. Might need to wear my camo when I grab it...urban action upcoming. LOL. Thanks!
BOBSTER
08-24-2010, 11:19 PM
Sounds like we are going to have a follow along thread. Keep us posted on your work. Bob
LostHawg
08-25-2010, 09:54 PM
The boo will add to the draw weight. Not sure how much.

Now, you can use hickory by itself, but as I said, I've known it to get splinters in it. Also, hickory will develop string follow, so you'll have to let it down after shooting. The boo will help this a little, the other backings even less. I think rawhide would be good for countering set too, but not sure how much. Linen and sinew will do what the wood tells it to do, but will guard against the splintering.

There are those who are much more knowledgeable about this than I am. Seek them out. Bob Sarrels would be a good mind to pick. I HIGHLY recommend him. He's good folks. ..and a great bowyer to boot.
bountyhunter
08-26-2010, 06:54 AM
Sounds like we are going to have a follow along thread. Keep us posted on your work. Bob

Yes it does, and we want to see lots of pictures....:)
DoubleB20
08-26-2010, 08:52 AM
OK, I'll try to document the project.
DoubleB20
08-26-2010, 12:58 PM
Anyone have a good resource for finising this bow? Looking for books or websites.
LostHawg
08-26-2010, 08:15 PM
Use Helmsman's Spar Urethane. Works great. Real simple to use. Smooth it on thin, let it set, sand smooth with extra fine grit sand paper, clean off the dust and add another coat. Repeat for a total of about 5 - 7 coats. You can add more if you want. Really, you just want to weather seal it. I like the "Clear Satin" finish, but it also comes in a medium and high gloss as well.

Again, talk to Bob Sarrels.