BL Mohegan (No. 60) and Algonkin (No.61)

[Sidewinder]

I always look forward to seeing what you come up with next Simon. Nicely done.

Interesting discussion on the sapwood too.

[simson]

Excellent little bow right there sir !!!!! Very graceful to my eye. Curious as to your thoughts on performance? My experience with these types of bows is that they are pretty efficient. Anyway, very nicely done Simon
rich

Rich, same experience here! The following Algonkin bow shoots nice and has more weight, but if I had to choose a hunting weapon I would know which one. Thanks for your thoughts.

Great curves and I'm sure the new owner I'd happy!!! What did you use to make those tips that nice red color?

I always use earth pigments, in this case red ocre. Meanwhile I have a nice collection of different pigments. And it's easy to apply: thinned hide glue + pigment + little soda powder makes a creamy mixture for really easy working.



Thanks all others!

[simson]

Here is my attempt on an Algonkian bow, follows again the measurements in the encyclopedia. Haven't weighed it, but is about 50#. I expected shocky, but isn't. The unbraced profile has good reflex, got nearly no set. I like the look of the sap and the strips in it.
Instead of incised (original) on the back below the nocks I did a painting. I had the knife already in the hands  -  but really couldn't do on the back.
The incised turtle marks the handle position.

[ajooter]

I like that contrasting sap wood as well.  Great job on the artwork...one of these days I wanna try my hand at carving.

[Hans H]

both bows are beauties and looks perfect to me, like always.
Hans

[Badly Bent]

I was impressed with the way you handled splitting that stave to get two bows out of it, now I'm even more impressed with the finished bows Simon. Very nice execution while also staying true to the measurements and designs on both bows, gotta love those results.

[adams89]

great as always, I love your replicas they are so precise in detail and worksmanship!

[missilemaster]

You do amazing work Mr. Simon!

[sieddy]

Absolutely fantastic! 

[half eye]

Ho-Hum.....just your usual perfect reproduction very well done Simon. You sir, never cease to amaze with your talent.
rich

[burn em up chuck]

very very cool I need to try reproductions

                                 chuck

[IdahoMatt]

Great job on those two bows Simon.  Did you hear treat (temper) either of them.  Always look forward to seeing what you're working on. 

[GB]

Beautiful work as always, Simon.

[Arrowind]

Both bows are excellent.  Nice work as usual! 

[wizardgoat]

Flawless bows as usual. Nice work simson