Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: snedeker on April 07, 2009, 08:54:56 pm
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from a small sapling that was flat in cross section. only 2.5 " thick. Had to build up the grip with a couple hickory strip scraps. 66" ntn, 55#/27". 1 and 5/8 wide at fades. Knot on back of upper limb. Stained with walnut and mahogany. heated in a little reflex and it retained some
Dave
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Good looking bow.. ;)
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I love knotty bows, that one is a beauty. Nice job
VB
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Nice bow Dave. ;D Haven't heard much from you lately. Apple is good bow wood ain't it. ;)
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I gotta try a fruit tree bow one of these days. that's a fine looking weapon there Dave..
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Perty cool lil bow! ;)
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bows like that make me want to never order another piece of fiberglass. Sharpen up my draw knife and get after it. Nice work!
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Really nice profile on that bow. I've got some apple staves in my garage - guess I'm gonna have to pull them out after looking at your beautiful bow.
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An apple a day! Sweet bow, Dave! Good Shootin. Steve
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Dave, Very fine work, and I too like the profile, but I'd trade in the arrow for a wood one ;D. Historically Apple was held in high regard as a bow wood.
Rich
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Very nice job,It has some good character to it,that is always a good thing to me. :)
Pappy
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That's a good looking bow! Sure looks pretty at full draw...nice job! :)
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Good bow Dave ,I'm starting to like that apple wood.
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I have always wondered about apple. I heard its close to impossible to find a apple stave not twisted, and if you do warp something horrible.
Fine bow you made.
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Ryano: I did less bowyering last fall and winter, trying to mix it up a bit. Managed to screw up 3 projects though.
Rich: The prop arrow is an artifact in itself, left over from my days of a Bear Whitetail Compound I bought in 1977. Its like a yard long isn't it.
Big C: Regarding warping, the strategy I used on this unusually straight log was to kerf cut it with a circular saw almost all the way through and let it dry like that for a year. I think that helped it keep its shape better.
This was the second of the two splits, and a challenge was that the saw had thinned this piece to only 5/8" near the center. The saw scar is still there, just north of the handle fade area on the upper limb.\
Dave
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Good looking bow!
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Very nice. I like all the knots on it.
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Great looking bow, sure wish I could find some apple wood straight enough :(
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Very nice bow Dave, The profile looks great and you nailed the tiller. I have a couple crabapple staves that I'm I'm going to have to try some day. What did you use on the tips, and do you have any close up pics of the tips?
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Keenan, I used some dark brown osage for the tips, which I use on most of my bows. I'll get a tip pic. I'll send you a couple pieces if you ever want to try it.
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Dave, you are making some beautifully crafted bows as is that one. Nicely done! Jawge
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Very nice bow!! I've never tried crabapple,but I'm gonna start keeping my eyes open for some. God Bless
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Looks great!