Snake skins over shellac?

[razorsharptokill]

Can snake skins be applied over shellac on an Osage selfbow with TBIII?

[ranger 3]

I think I would sand it down and clean it good

[Bob Barnes]

i like TB2 better for skins...
Bob

[razorsharptokill]

Ok, thanks.

[bigcountry]

Originally posted by Bob Barnes:
i like TB2 better for skins...
Bob

I have to agree with this.  I have had a heck of a time with working my skins with TBIII.  Just sets up quick.  And had hard time moving them around

[Pat B]

I have had good luck with TBII and TBIII for skins but have used TBIII since it came out. One thing I do is put down a thin layer of TBIII on the back of the bow, let it cure then put the skins down with TBIII. The first "sizing" gives a bit of moisture protection to the wood from the moisture in the glue and skins.
  A few years ago I backed an osage recurve with snake skins and the next day I thought it had cured. I strung and shot the bow and it felt like a noodle. I let it rest for a week and it was back to it's old fighting weight. After this I started sizing the bow first before skinning and haven't had the problem since.
  I believe the shellac will also seal the wood from the glue and skin moisture and the glue will stick to it.

[John Scifres]

The TB (2 or 3) will stick fine to the shellac.  I'd just put it right on top if it were me.

[razorsharptokill]

Ok thank you.