New Snake skin Longbow ( mike Thanks for the Skins)

[StoneAK]

This is a red elm with purple heart accents purple heart and elm tip overlays, a hickory backing then snake skin on that. I am starting to put the final finishes to it tom. but I couldn't wait to post.
           

[Roy from Pa]

Looks nice Stone.

[StoneAK]

Thanks Roy I am still doing the finish up stuff but I couldn't control myself just had to put it out there.

[Roy from Pa]

What type glue did you use on the skins, and how did you remove the scales, with tape?

[StoneAK]

I used elmers wood glue and yes I used tape the skins were pretty much scaled though Mike Yance sent me an awesome set. I soaked them for a while and then went to town on it

[MTArrowLauncher]

Looks great

[Johnny_Cash]

The whole bow looks awesome and the skins really add a nice finishing touch.  

I can't wait for it to warm up here so snake season will start.  I've got a few bows that could use some skins!

[StoneAK]

Mike Yancy supplied me with these he has great prices on the skins Thanks very much

[SEMO_HUNTER]

Nice job Lester, I love snake skins!! Those look awsome.
I'm in the process of putting some skins on my BBO bow right now. I'm also using Elmer's wood glue.

[StoneAK]

It was a nice and  easy task I thought it would be a pain in the butt. Thanks everyone for your comments

[Dan Landis]

Stone, I like the way you finished the skins at the tips, adds a real professional look to an already great looking bow.....Dan

[StoneAK]

Thanks Dan that means a lot. It was my first attempt with snake skins I am very impressed with how it came out

[SEMO_HUNTER]

Did you use the Eric Krewson Skin Along Thread?
That's the one I'm going by and it's very good for a first time snake skinner like me. He said you could skip the super glue step because it's not necessary, which makes me happy cause I hate working with super glue. I have rarely had a project turn out better than just ok when super glue was involved.
This really wasn't all that difficult for me, I had my mind made up that it was going to be extremely difficult and prepared myself for the worst possible outcome. I must say that I'm rather pleased with the results so far and on my own personal difficulty level from 1-10 I would only rate it a 6 for me. I guess I was nervous over the unknown?

I like how you ended the ends of the skins on the riser area and the tip area, looks very classy.

[StoneAK]

No I used the method out of the bowyers bible on snakeskin backing. I will check it out though

[red hill]

Good job, StoneAK. Skins look awesome on a stick.
Stan

[Mike Yancey]

[twitchstick]

That is one pretty bow! I really like how you V cut the skins at the handle and the tips!

[StoneAK]

Thanks Twitchstick I just wanted to do something a little different.

[TREESLEEPER]

Nice looking now. I like the snake skins!

[dixiearcher]

Looks amazing!!