Waiting a few weeks to get back to my ash project and the white oak log I need to split into staves, I decided to try and build a red oak board bow, for a few dollars investment I figured why not. I am making it for my daughter so I cut it to 62" and glued up the handle piece. Shaped it to dimension and glued up some silk backing. My wife bought me a yard of black Dupioni and it is a little rough in texture compared to the stuff you find in fine clothing but it worked. I waited a day and a half for it to dry and hit the backing a thin coat of spar urethane to keep it from fraying while I work things. Then I noticed that a string from tip to tip runs about 1/8" off center of the handle/riser. I figured if I steam it and clamp it up in a simple jig I could get it perfect but I am concerned it might loosen up my glue joints and backing. An eighth of an inch isn't that big of a deal so what say all of you?
Topic: Steam Bending and Titebond III? (Read 451 times)
