Author Archives: Jenelle Steele

Removing a Crack in the Thumb Projection

A common crack on the thumb projection of the frog has long been repaired using super glue and ebony dust as fill; this repair leaves a conspicuous shiny line. The technique that we prefer utilizes the end mill and matching ebony strip to remove the crack.   Materials &Tools Paper Towels Cyano Acrylate (CA) – Thin Red ‘Hot […]

Making a Thumb Leather

The thumb leather can help you grip the bow, but it can also make your bow more stylish. In this post I will list the materials you will need to make a thumb leather, show you the different kinds of leathers that we use in the shop and describe their attributes, and give you step-by-step […]