SLO-MO multiple bows build along

[Rich Saffold]

ya the eucalyptus can be some funny stuff. I wouldn't worry if it doesn't submit to the almighty heat gun..It looks like there is a very fast bow hiding in there..The fun part will be keeping it together..It's a lighter shade of wood than what I used..If it works I want to find out what species of eucalyptus it is..

Every species  grows in my neighborhood..

[D. Tiller]

Hey Rich! I have heard there are something like 101 different species of Eucalyptus. There has got to be a bow wood in there somewhere. Also, its so flammable that in an emergency you could always use it as a signalling flare! 

David T

[NOMADIC PIRATE]

More like 1001

Rich, this one isn't some of the real common ones we have aroundhere, I ran across this patch wile hunting, out of curiosity since I'd never seen it before I cut one down,

If it does make a bow, I'll go take pictures of the trees.

No time to work on it today, I'll leave it in the form, probably give it one more tempering session before taking it out

[D. Tiller]

Uhh!! Manny, that was sinew used to wrap the  ends but put it under the serran wrap, ok? 

David T

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Hey D, so you're telling me that the finished bow will have wraps just under the nocks ??

[koan]

Manny, finally had the time to go all the way thru this thread....Great stuff!.....Brian

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A second tempering on the Eucalyptus, and trying to alling the tips too

[NOMADIC PIRATE]

I found this stave that I tossed in the trees a wile back because of damage from grub worms, but the wood has such a beautifull dark color, that while I'm waiting I've being taking her down to dimentions, I might chase a ring on this one, but most like it I'll silk back it


view of the damage on the back

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Silk backed the Eucalyptus

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[D. Tiller]

Hey D, so you're telling me that the finished bow will have wraps just under the nocks ??

Yep! You can still put it on after you have finnished the tillering and final sanding. Since this is the area where the sinew ends its a good idead to wrap it here to keep it from pulling up and off the bow while its in tension. Its just a percausion. You could even use silk thread to hold it down too if you want. The sinew will still work either way. 

I like how that Eucalyptus bow is comming along!  Keep holding onto that peice of guava for me, ok? I have a bunch of stuff going on at the moment that is keeping me from sending off that check to ya. But it will be in the mail once I get a chance to send it.

David T

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Roommate is taking the computer to Colorado, see ya all in a couple of weeks

[Pappy]

Manny be sure and save the pictures,you will be done by then.I love build alongs they
help us all.
   Pappy

[mitchman]

thats really cool.

[jpitts]

Wow......I love the buildalong Manny. You da man....
I like that design on the silk backing too.....
I have got to make one of those forms...soon as I get my left arm back....