Bow Backing

[kybowhunter2]

Im gettin ready to back my first bow. Is snake skin considered a backing that is used for strength or just a decoration of the bow. Can I back it with fiberglass dry wall tape and then put my skins on it, or is the snake skins enough.  

Thanks, Travis.

[red hill]

Travis, what wood is the bow made of?
I would use the fg drywall tape if it's red oak. The skins are cosmetic. I'd would save them for a later bow.
Actually, I would suggest that you use paper. I've used paper and fg tape. Liked the paper better. Just my two cents worth.
Good luck,
Stan

[kybowhunter2]

I got plenty skins. Can I put the skins over the paper backing.

[DVSHUNTER]

Yes you can. Put the tape on if you feel the need to, and after the bow has been shot in, add a coat of finish then add your snakeskin with any one of the titebond glues or hideglue or elmers glue. After the glue dries ad a few more coats of finish, lightly buffing after each coat dries.
then go shoot and build another one. Good luck on you're first bow.

[kybowhunter2]

Thanks guys for the help. I can all ways get help here. I love this. Thanks.