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Offline horatio1226

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Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« on: July 20, 2008, 04:27:00 PM »
In an attempt to give mtself some good mojo for my first ever deer hunt, I skinned my beautiful  longbow made by V-archery in the Netherlands. This bow is fast and quiet. I was hesitant to do it to such a beautiful bow, but I really like the way it turned out!
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Offline Matabele

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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2008, 04:51:00 PM »
Looks great Brian, good luck for the hunt!
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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2008, 04:53:00 PM »
COOL!!
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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2008, 06:07:00 PM »
:thumbsup:
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Offline Shawn Leonard

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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2008, 09:27:00 PM »
SWEET!!!  Brian we have to shoot soon. Gonna hook up at Jamies August 3rd. the week before the Muzzy. I think we can get Curt to come along too! Shawn
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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2008, 09:29:00 PM »
Nicely done!
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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2008, 10:27:00 PM »
wow!!! real swaeeet. is that hard to do? is there a special way to put the skins on. and with what sort of glue do ya use?
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Offline horatio1226

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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2008, 10:52:00 PM »
Easy to do. Apply Titebond II or III.The first coat is like a primer or sizing coat. While the glue is drying, soak the skins in lukewarm water. After the glue dries,apply a second coat of glue. Blot the skins on a towel and then lay them on the bow taking your time to center them. Pysh the air bubbles out with your finger or popsickle stick. Once they set up, trim the edges with a razor blade. If you trim them before they dry completely you can wipe the excess glue off with a damp rag or sponge. Some people wrap the skins with ace bandages after they apply them. I have done that, but these I didn't and they turned out great. When you soak the skins and lay them on the bow they kind of hang over the edges nice. When you wrap them with bandages sometimes the skins move around on you a little.After they dry completely, apply a piece of duct tape over the skins and press lightly. Carefully pull the tape off to remove the excess scales. Apply poly or some kind of finish. Hope that was clear enough. Brian
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Offline Kingwouldbe

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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2008, 01:30:00 AM »
horatio, that is cool my friend.
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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2008, 01:47:00 AM »
That's a good looking bow! Good job!  ;)   :thumbsup:
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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2008, 07:41:00 AM »
Nicely done....Great Job
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Offline Chris Surtees

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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2008, 07:47:00 AM »
Very nice! That is one sweet looking bow!!!
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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2008, 07:48:00 AM »
Real nice indeed.    :clapper:
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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2008, 09:04:00 AM »
Looks good, I'm contemplating putting snakeskins on one of my Sovereigns.
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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2008, 10:02:00 AM »
Excellent job Brian!!  That looks really nice and good luck on your first deer hunt!!
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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #15 on: July 21, 2008, 03:25:00 PM »
Hi Brian,

Looks great, good job. How does the bow shoot with the new backing? Are the new strings satisfactory?

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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #16 on: July 21, 2008, 04:29:00 PM »
I saw this bow before skinning, so I know why you hesitated. I think it came out great bro! I miss all the good stuff now that the State has me working almost every waking hour.
Nicely done. What do you need to be ready by the fall?
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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #17 on: July 21, 2008, 04:45:00 PM »
Great Job ! looks fantastic
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Offline BLACK WOLF

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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #18 on: July 21, 2008, 07:07:00 PM »
Awesome job!!!

Ray  ;)
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Offline horatio1226

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Re: Snakeskinned my V- archer bow
« Reply #19 on: July 21, 2008, 08:40:00 PM »
Arnold, there is no noticeable difference in performance. It shot great before the skins and it shoots great now. The bow is extremely quiet. I absolutely love it! Thanks for the extra strings! You build a great bow!

Jamie, I need someone to push some deer to me so I can git me one o' dem critters!

Brian
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