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Title: Skinning question
Post by: Chromebuck on August 08, 2013, 01:26:00 PM
I have a Northern Mist build approaching, and upon completion the bow will be sent to Semo_Hunter(Chris) for mocassin skins.  The question that I'm hoping to get answered is what should I ask of Steve Turay as far as finish on the back side of bow?  Is it best to not have the backside finish sprayed at all?  Lighty sprayed?  Or regular finish so that it can be roughed up for adhesion purposes?  I know that Chris uses Tru Oil for skins like most others.

Many thanks.

Keith
Title: Re: Skinning question
Post by: Bowjunkie on August 08, 2013, 01:47:00 PM
I wouldn't worry much about it, but if you are, I'd say ask the guy who's putting the skins on if it matters to him how it's finished. Perhaps he has a preference.
Title: Re: Skinning question
Post by: jsweka on August 08, 2013, 10:01:00 PM
Yeah, ask Chris to be sure, but I don't think it will matter since he'll scuff the back up anyway before applying the skins.
Title: Re: Skinning question
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on August 09, 2013, 01:41:00 AM
It will all work out Keith, no problems here. I sent an email to Tippit so we can work out the details of the skin job. Chill man, lol when you finally get your bow I want you to have that "Wow" factor when you finally get it in your hands. I AM the Snake Skin Man and there is not a single doubt in my mind that you will be Proud of it!
~MO~
Title: Re: Skinning question
Post by: SKITCH on August 09, 2013, 01:47:00 AM
Hey Keith....what's Steve building for ya?
Title: Re: Skinning question
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on August 09, 2013, 01:54:00 AM
From what he's told me, it's gonna be a sweet looker with a predatory low profile appearance. Mocassins will give that dark predatory effect. I love that! Black color scheme.
Title: Re: Skinning question
Post by: Chromebuck on August 09, 2013, 01:27:00 PM
No worries Chris!  Lots of time still to sort this one out.  And like 99% of my experiences with bowyers, Steve is willing to work with me to deliver a product that fits my objectives.

Patrick,

The bow will be a NM Baraga.  It will be 62" 55@28.  Black glass back and belly (like all my bows), and the riser will be of cocobola with ebony or matching tip overlays. Haven't decided yet.

This isa nicely figured piece of coco that I'm currently considering.
 (http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu47/chromebuck/cocobolorisermaterial_zps434c5356.jpg)

~CB
Title: Re: Skinning question
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 09, 2013, 02:56:00 PM
That's a fine piece of cocobola.