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Offline Badly Bent

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Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« on: November 23, 2013, 06:10:10 pm »
This is my version based on a bow I've been wanting to attempt for a while. The stave is buckthorn that was given to me by Cody the 'misslemaster', thanks Cody. I need to put a few more coats of finish on it but other than that I think I'm done. Got a dogleg top limb and the whole bow is a bit of a leaner to one side. Had quite a few heat correction attempts and between those and the side nocks I've gotten it straightened out as well as I'm able.
 Seems to correct as drawn and shoots alright so I'm calling it done.  Mass weight is real light and I'll weigh it again when I get back over to the shop but I think it was about 8 or 9oz. prior to putting finish on. Colors are ground earth pigments mixed in acrylic medium and finish is a couple coats of tru oil with a half dozen more coats to follow.
Comments welcome and thanks for looking. :)
Specs: 50.75" ntn  -  52.5" tip to tip
           47.5 # @ 24"
            Widths;  1 5/16" handle, 1 3/16" midlimb,  9/16" & 5/8 at tips

 

                                                 
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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2013, 06:12:22 pm »
couple more pics;
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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2013, 06:14:26 pm »
Very nice! No matter how many handle bows I build for some reason I keep going back to build bend in the handle bows. I think I just like the simplicity.
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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2013, 06:24:28 pm »
nice.  i gotta get around to building something truly primitive like that... been wanting to try a bendy handle anyway.
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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2013, 06:32:55 pm »
B2, that's a real nice bend right there....right up the old man's alley, very well done
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2013, 06:52:41 pm »
Thanks Eddie, yeah I'm drawn to the bendy handle bows too for the pure simple form of 'em.
Thanks echatam, be sure to post that bendy bow when you get it done.
Thanks Rich, I kinda thought old halfeye might just like this one. ;D
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Offline PrimitiveTim

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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2013, 07:05:24 pm »
Bend in the handle and side-nocks!  I like it.  I wish I saw more posts like this on here.
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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2013, 07:08:20 pm »
Sweet Greg....love it  :D
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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2013, 07:33:41 pm »
Cool bow Greg. I love your finish work, your good.
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2013, 07:38:20 pm »
Fantastic bow Greg,  It's a piece of art work.
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2013, 08:08:54 pm »
WOW
Just had to look at this one again...................and I bet it really flings an arrow tooo.
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2013, 08:21:27 pm »
Now that's PA right there buddy... 8) Nicely bent, Badly Bent...
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Offline J05H

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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2013, 08:31:19 pm »
Very nice! Great tiller. It's definitely primitive. Looks like a lot of fun to shoot.
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #13 on: November 23, 2013, 08:51:43 pm »
Wow!  Love that upper nock.  That is some fine workmanship. Thanks for sharing that Greg.
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Re: Ojibwa replica bow: somewhat
« Reply #14 on: November 23, 2013, 09:06:11 pm »
Thanks Tim, the longer I do this the more I lean towards more primitive styles in my bows.
Thanks Hawkster
Thanks Pearlie, when they don't shoot real good I try and make 'em look good.
Thanks D-bar, what I said to pearl
Thanks Donald, glad you like it.
Thanks Josh, I be shooting it some more when it warms a bit outside.
Thanks Carson, yeah the upper nock is kinda unique and what first drew my attention to this one in the book.
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