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Tombow

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Huisache 56", 45#
« on: June 19, 2009, 09:07:32 pm »
I mentioned that I was playing with the Texas Huisache a few weeks ago and this is my 3rd bow, also the one I worked on longest. I'm an avocational archaeologist and trying to determine which woods (ancient) may have been good bow woods for this area of S. Texas. Some of the 16th-17th century Spanish writings claim the locals (Karankawa) used "Cedar" for their bows. However there is very little Cedar that grows near the Texas coast. I noticed that Huisache LOOKS a lot like cedar after it's opened up and finished. Huisache is considered a "trash" tree by ranchers and farmers but the reddish heart-wood is beautiful if left to grow into a tree. I know the tiller and finish of this bow is sub-par compared to most of your talents but this wood is awesome in it's strength and resilience. i am thinking it could have been the "Cedar" of the Karankawa....maybe.   Tom
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Re: Huisache 65", 45#
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2009, 09:23:19 pm »
Sorry, my dislexia took over it's 65" not 56", 45# at ~ 30" draw. Tom
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Re: Huisache 56", 45#
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2009, 09:29:48 pm »


Huisache stave........
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Re: Huisache 56", 45#
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2009, 09:39:05 pm »
Good looking wood.  Your tiller doesn't look sub-par, it looks like it'll launch an arrow at dinner and succeed.  Nice job.
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Offline Scowler

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Re: Huisache 56", 45#
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2009, 10:28:07 pm »
Good looking bow and thanks for the historical information. 
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Offline Marvin Campbell

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Re: Huisache 56", 45#
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2009, 11:07:45 pm »
That's cool sure looks like you found the "cedar".
Nice bow!
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Re: Huisache 56", 45#
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2009, 11:35:15 pm »
I'd say it is a nice job! And a primitive stick bow to boot. Great entry for June Self Bow of the Month Fun.
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Huisache 56", 45#
« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2009, 12:28:35 am »
Looks great!
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Re: Huisache 56", 45#
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2009, 01:06:28 am »
Avocational archaeologists are a boon to the field (as opposed to the ebay archaeologists  :'( ).  You could check your local university to see if there are any publications or even experts on the Karankawa.  I'm sure the people who've studied them would love to see this bow. 

On a technical side 30" of draw from a 65" bow is a small feat.  Tiller looks great although the lower limb on your drawn pic seems to be bending a little more.  If you flip the bow upside down it might shoot/look better.

She's a beauty.
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Re: Huisache 56", 45#
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2009, 06:23:51 am »
Thanks for the comments Dauntless, et al. I have worked with some of the best archies on the coast and you would be surprised how little REAL information there is on Texas Coastal archaeology. Besides, I like having fun trying to see how much skill it took to survive 500 years ago in N.A.
I quit removing wood from the belly of this bow for fear it would become too weak. Next one I hope to draw ~ 60#..Tom
And by the way, thanks to you all for your expertise and this forum too.
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Offline DanaM

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Re: Huisache 56", 45#
« Reply #10 on: June 20, 2009, 06:49:51 am »
Love to see folks experiment with different woods :) I like that type of tiller with stiff outer limbs very nicely done :)
Now spend a few minutes getting her all prettied up eh ;) :D
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Huisache 56", 45#
« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2009, 07:33:36 am »
Quote from: Dauntless on June 20, 2009, 01:06:28 am
...  Tiller looks great although the lower limb on your drawn pic seems to be bending a little more.  If you flip the bow upside down it might shoot/look better.
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Very hard to ell from the background plus the bow seems to be angled at bit; but suspected the same...
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Offline burn em up chuck

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Re: Huisache 56", 45#
« Reply #12 on: June 20, 2009, 04:12:34 pm »
thank you for sharing, your study would be an interesting read. i'm speaking for myself but keep us posted.

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Offline sulphur

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Re: Huisache 56", 45#
« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2009, 05:23:31 pm »
looks like a lot of wood there for a 45#'er.  looks like that wood is a good candidate for 2" plus wide flat bow.  how long did you let the wood season before carving it up.  it is awfully beautiful.  I agree 30" draw on a 65" bow is some good tillering skill.  nice job!!
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Re: Huisache 56", 45#
« Reply #14 on: June 20, 2009, 07:18:47 pm »
beautyfull wood and nice tiller ;) ain't bad in any way. I like it ;)
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