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It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« on: June 01, 2007, 12:03:39 pm »
Hello!  This is the bow I did the cherry bark backed build along..and it's done! 

Final Specs:
- 65# @ 26"
- 64" ntn
- 3/4" width @ shelf
- 1 1/8" wide above & below handles, then fades to 7/16" @ tips
- 3/4" thick limbs @ deepest part and then eventually fades to 1/2" @ the tips.

This bow was tons of fun to build and shoot.  It's a screamer regardless of the string follow.  It still shoots easier than my 59# recurve.

I call it.."The Apprentice" because John Strunk oversaw the building of this in his shop.  I know this is presumptuous, but please do not consider this for a selfbow of the month nomination.  John Strunk helped me on this and I'll wait until I build one w/o anyone's help.  I'm still proud that I did the final tillering, backing, finish, and handle wrap having never done that before; and I did it without John's help or guidance.

If anyone has an opportunity to travel to Tillamook Oregon for a few days, please take a few days and hang with John for some personal instruction; he is an absolute pleasure to be around and an outstanding instructor.

Enjoy!


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Re: It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2007, 12:06:41 pm »
Very nice looking bow,good job. :)
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Re: It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2007, 12:08:58 pm »
More pics & details:

The handle is "John Strunk Style" wrap, and the handle's shelf is an actual ivory tooth from a 6x6 bull I shot in Idaho in 2001; man I love that part!  I'm also using FF string per John's recommendation; he swears that's great string material for selfbows.

The red wrapping around the limbs is to cover the seam where I have the bark backing pieces spliced together; strictly cosmetic and I almost considered just leaving it alone.

Enjoy!

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Re: It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2007, 12:10:19 pm »
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Re: It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2007, 12:16:31 pm »
One hell of a nice looking bow Joe, man the cherry bark really sets it off.

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Re: It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2007, 12:18:27 pm »
Again very nice. :)The tooth is cool.
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Re: It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2007, 12:25:46 pm »
What a great bow!  I love it.  I get together with John down there (or up here) a couple times a year.  He's the best teacher out there.  He's right about FF too.  I use FF on everything now--even Yew self bows. 

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Re: It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2007, 12:46:14 pm »
I have always heard fast flight would cut the tips off if it wasn't overlaid or reinforced someway.
May just have been a Myth ,lots of them going around. :)
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Re: It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2007, 01:03:22 pm »
Wow, that bow sure turned out nice Joe. The cherry bark backing is very distinctive and I like how the ivory tooth and handle look together. Really, really nice!
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Re: It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2007, 01:14:20 pm »
Quote from: Pappy on June 01, 2007, 12:46:14 pm
I have always heard fast flight would cut the tips off if it wasn't overlaid or reinforced someway.
May just have been a Myth ,lots of them going around. :)
   Pappy

It cuts through fiberglass I hear.  I probably wouldn't use it on soft wood without horn tips or overlays. 

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« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2007, 01:21:00 pm »
Thanks for the compliments guys I am very proud of this bow; it's the 5th shooter I have ever made. 

I actually think I'll stick with cherry bark for a while now; it's free and really accentuates most bow woods.  I'll also use this on a Vine Maple Bow in a few months.

Cheers!  Joe
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Re: It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2007, 02:04:37 pm »
Joe I'm assuming it took four pieces of bark to cover the back?

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Re: It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2007, 02:13:53 pm »
Beautiful work Joe. This is one to be proud of. I used cherry bark as a backing a few years ago with good results. It sure is pretty stuff. What did you use to glue it down?    Pat
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Re: It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2007, 02:16:42 pm »
Very nice bow, I should try a cherry bark backing. But no, I have a cherokee style bow to make. And an osage recurve. And a west coast indian replica...... I'll add that to my list. ;)
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Re: It's Done! - Cherry Bark Backed Snakey Osage
« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2007, 02:53:51 pm »
I love the bow. Great job! But your still fired! :) Jawge
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