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Offline Redhand

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sinew backed juniper bow
« on: April 24, 2016, 05:07:22 pm »
I decided to finish this bow up with some paint work this bow is Rocky Mountain Juniper.  I have always wanted to try my hand at making one of the re flexed bows.  Tillering was a bit different as I soon found out.  Never the less it was quite enjoyable.  Thanks for looking.
Here are the stats 
54 inches NTN
45#@25 inches
2 layers of sinew
sinew nock with horse hair tuft
natural earth pigments mixed with hide glue
handle is smoked buckskin
B-50 string with beaver fur silencers
« Last Edit: April 24, 2016, 05:35:43 pm by Redhand »
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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2016, 05:09:24 pm »
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Offline Redhand

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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2016, 05:11:59 pm »
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Offline Redhand

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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2016, 05:13:47 pm »
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Offline DC

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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2016, 05:28:10 pm »
I generally prefer plain bows but that's kinda nice! Good job

Offline DuBois

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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2016, 05:57:51 pm »
Hey Marlin, I really dig that! It's a beauty.

Offline Pat B

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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2016, 06:42:31 pm »
Nice work. I like the braced profile especially.
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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2016, 08:19:14 pm »
Man, I like that, well done.
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Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2016, 09:37:11 pm »
That's some cool art work. Nice bow

Offline joachimM

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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2016, 02:00:51 am »
Very beautiful! I also like the belly contrast of sap and heartwood.

Offline chamookman

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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2016, 04:19:16 am »
Well done ! Bob
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Offline Stixnstones

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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2016, 07:04:49 am »
very cool, love the art work.
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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2016, 07:46:49 am »
 Nice bow love the belly. Nice brace and like the artwork too.
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Offline Parnell

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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2016, 08:55:00 am »
Awesome bow, Redhand! 
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Offline rps3

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Re: sinew backed juniper bow
« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2016, 09:11:08 am »
Looks like a great weapon.