Sturgeon over bamboo

[mmgrode]

Hey Gang,
  I'm looking to put some sturgeon skins on a bamboo backed bow and was curious how I would need to prepare the bamboo for this procedure.  Do I need to completely remove the rind or just rough it up? Is there a certain glue I should use beside TBII, or is this recommended?  It should look pretty cool once it's finished.  Thanks guys, Matt

[rainman]

You just need to rough up the rind.  TBII or TBIII will work.

Dan Raney

[mmgrode]

Do you rough it up with sandpaper(what grit?) or a toothing iron?  Thanks Dan

[Jerry Jeffer]

Sorry I don't have an answer to your question, but please post pics of that sturgeon skin bow once you do it. I bet that will be cool!

[**DONOTDELETE**]

50grit sand paper for boo,(real wood would you use a toothing plain or hacksaw blade). just take your time.

[mmgrode]

Cool, thanks Salvatore!  You got it Jerry!  It will be the elk bow for this fall.  Matt