glueup rattlesnake skins.

[eaglefeather]

I got some skins, at atar for my osage bow and was looking for some more info on the subject.Ive clear coated bow with miniwax spar ur  :confused:        :confused:  ethane.thanks! E.F.

[Lonesome Wind]

Try the "How-to" section. There's several excellent tutorials on snake skinning.

[Art B]

I won't skin a bow "without" applying several coats of the Minimax spar urethane Eaglefeather. Especially when using osage for a bow. Great moisture barrier (from the wet skin)! Just score your finish good with 120-180 grit paper and glue 'er down. -ART B

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Art B, what kind of glue do you like to use?

[Art B]

I like the Tite-bond II or III Sal. This glue adheres very well to varnishes if proprely prepared. I use it to glue on leather grips/rests/plates as well.-ART

[**DONOTDELETE**]

do you wrap the skins to hold them or just let them dry on the glue?

[Art B]

No wrapping required Sal. Just brush on an even coat of glue on the bow's limb and skin. Apply skin (one limb at a time) to the bow and squeegee out any excess glue or air pockets using your fingers. Once that limb is dry enough to handle you can start on the other limb. ART B

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Thanx Art, I'm working on a bow for a friend and he wants snake skin backing....