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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Ishi bow started up
« Reply #30 on: January 22, 2013, 04:59:35 pm »
That's some fine work Bub. It will look even better in 24 hrs. I fully believe well laid, smooth sinew is the key to getting all you can from it, right after design of course. Looks like you and I are on the same pace.  I added a solid 4" of reflex via reverse bracing. I plan to tighten the tourniquet up to 5-6" in a few weeks and adding one more layer.
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Re: Ishi bow started up
« Reply #31 on: January 22, 2013, 05:06:41 pm »
cool, I knew the only way to keep up was to get my but in gear
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Re: Ishi bow started up
« Reply #32 on: January 22, 2013, 05:38:29 pm »
Are you using leg sinew or back strap sinew, and how many do you think you will use? What are the dimensions of your bows?

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Re: Ishi bow started up
« Reply #33 on: January 22, 2013, 05:43:16 pm »
i am also going to start one soon.it is looking great and i can't wait to see it finished.
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Re: Ishi bow started up
« Reply #34 on: January 22, 2013, 05:44:09 pm »
That is looking good.
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Re: Ishi bow started up
« Reply #35 on: January 22, 2013, 06:14:02 pm »
leg sinew autologus, don't really know how many had a bunch processed and just got some semi processed and some of that is going on as well
thank's carson, seabass,it's about 1 1/4" at the handle, about 2" mid limb and 1" at the tips, I think I posted it's 55" ttt
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Re: Ishi bow started up
« Reply #36 on: January 22, 2013, 06:17:02 pm »
how did you know i was going to ask that lol.thank you for the info.yours is looking great.
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Re: Ishi bow started up
« Reply #37 on: January 29, 2013, 07:19:28 pm »
well here she is after 8 days cureing, when I applied the sinew it was tight in the first pic and I just kept sliding the blocks down the limbs as they got loose
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« Reply #38 on: January 29, 2013, 07:57:36 pm »
That it looking sweet bub. Dont be scared to slide them blocks a liiiiittle farther....;)
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« Reply #39 on: January 29, 2013, 08:14:00 pm »
don't know how well the ash will do with too much reflex, it's Michigan ash >:D
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Re: Ishi bow started up
« Reply #40 on: January 29, 2013, 08:16:21 pm »
You did temper right?
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« Reply #41 on: January 30, 2013, 06:17:38 am »
yuppers I tempered it
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Re: Ishi bow started up
« Reply #42 on: January 30, 2013, 07:18:02 am »
Looking great Bubby. Just right on the reflex. can't wait to see that baby bending. You going to paint, skin or leave sinew bare?
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Re: Ishi bow started up
« Reply #43 on: January 30, 2013, 08:41:42 am »
Thats looking good,can't wait to see it shooting,thats the hard part,waiting on the sinew to cure. :)
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Re: Ishi bow started up
« Reply #44 on: January 30, 2013, 09:00:35 am »
With the tillering results I've seen on your previous bows I know you'll do a fantastic job on this one.Looking good.Good things do come from those who wait.
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