Algonkian Bow

[Marc St Louis]

The chief of one of the Algonquin bands not far from me wants a bow as a wall hanger for his house, something authentic looking. I told him that I only make functional bows but that I would make him something that would not only look decent but could also be used for hunting if he wanted to. This is what I made him.

The bow is made of Elm and is 58" long by 1 1/4" wide. It pulls about 65# @ 27". Here's some pics

[mullet]

  That's an outstanding,"D" bow Marc,How's it shoot?

[1/2primitive]

It's one purty bow! Great Job, Marc.
     Sean

[Justin Snyder]

That is a perfect example of tiller on a D bow in my opinion.  Everybody who is thinking of trying a D bow but is unsure should bookmark this to look at when tillering.  Justin

[Stickhead]

Amazing tiller.  That's pretty.

[Marc St Louis]

Thanks guys.

I haven't shot it yet Eddie. The finish just dried yesterday and I haven't had time to shoot anything in a couple weeks.

Your exaggerating a bit there Justin

[Jbell]

No way Marc, Justin is right, that tiller is outstanding! Nice job!

[jpitts]

Not only is the tiller right on, but the paint job looks authentic as well. Beautiful bow Marc

[medicinewheel]

nice bow! ...nice story,too! - you for sure make great bows!
frank

[Hartung]

Great looking bow Marc! Eddie, why do you call it a „D“ bow?

[DanaM]

What can I say that hasn't been said already, superb job Marc you truly are a master

[Pappy]

Very nice job Marc,we have grown to expect no less.He should love it.
   Pappy

[Dustybaer]

That is a perfect example of tiller on a D bow in my opinion.  Everybody who is thinking of trying a D bow but is unsure should bookmark this to look at when tillering.  Justin

you're right justin (and i did)  i'll try to build one in november with a friend.  marc, your bows are always an inspiration

[Marc St Louis]

Thanks again guys.

Hartung. It's called a D bow because it bends in the handle

The unbraced pic was taken after the bow had been braced for a few hours and drawn back to full draw a few times. After a few minutes it reclaims about an inch of reflex.

[Hillbilly]

Great looking bow, Marc. Looks like it was transported through time.