[Flyerman]

i'm eventually going to back one of my bows with a rattlesnake hide, mostly for the cool factor, but partly for the aesthetics view. this will be after i get the bow making process down pat though. does anyone have a good link for that, or some detailed instructions for it? i want this bow to be my unbreakeable, lifelong bow, and the bows i make along the way i'll give to my kids for practice. thanks in advance.

 

[vermonster13]

Make sure you use an air dried skin and not a tanned one.

 

[JimPic]

Try this link:

http://groups.msn.com/ferretsarcherywebpage

 

[kegan]

i've read that a bow backed with sinew or skins needs to be bonded with hide glue. also, i've heard that no matter how much care is taken, the life expectancy of a bow is only 30 years. that may be a lifelong bow, but i would be careful if your kids use it too roughly.

 

[Darton01]

Kegan,I think there is a web site called" horsefeathers" it may be helpful.:ninja:

 

[vermonster13]

Ferret's site is a great place for selfbow information.