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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: bubby on April 23, 2009, 12:43:00 AM

Title: snakeskin backing
Post by: bubby on April 23, 2009, 12:43:00 AM
does a snakeskin backing have the same effect as linen or is it just for looks?
Title: Re: snakeskin backing
Post by: ALW on April 23, 2009, 09:02:00 AM
Just for looks from what I understand.

Aaron
Title: Re: snakeskin backing
Post by: Pat B on April 23, 2009, 09:17:00 AM
Yes, just for looks however some snakes like pythons, boas and eastern diamond back rattlers have tough skins that will give some protection. If you need protection you can always put the skins over linen, silk or rawhide.
Title: Re: snakeskin backing
Post by: bubby on April 23, 2009, 03:34:00 PM
Thanks, that's the answer I needed. want to skin my next bow and might need to back it first
Title: Re: snakeskin backing
Post by: Pat B on April 23, 2009, 09:58:00 PM
TBIII will work for your backing and skin.
Title: Re: snakeskin backing
Post by: bubby on April 23, 2009, 11:41:00 PM
thanks Pat, i'll get to it asap