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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: osage outlaw on May 13, 2010, 10:01:14 pm

Title: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: osage outlaw on May 13, 2010, 10:01:14 pm

I finally finished this bow.  This is my first attempt at sinew backing and string making.  The sinew came loose the first time so I had to degrease better and apply new.  I backed it with black snake skins.  It is 60" long and ended up 50# @ 27".  I made the lower limb a little shorter than the top, following Dean Torges advice.  I am not sure if I like it or not.  My lower limb is probably not as stiff as is should be, but it shoots nice.  It has 4 coats of Tru-oil on it.  I used a piece of a leather jacket for the handle.  Thanks to PatB and everyone else that helped me along the way.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC10128.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC10127.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC10141.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC10126.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC10121.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC10137.jpg)

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: NTD on May 13, 2010, 10:33:09 pm

finish work looks GREAT!  If it was mine I'd probably try to get it bending more mid limb and inner limbs but overall looks nice.

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: Pappy on May 14, 2010, 07:22:50 am

What NTD said,I love the grip and skin work,black looks good on Oasge.
   Pappy

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: George Tsoukalas on May 14, 2010, 09:59:35 am

Looks good. Looks like everything is finished but I agree with NTD too. Something to remember for the next one. Jawge

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: Postman on May 14, 2010, 10:43:50 am

Nice work!

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: medicinewheel on May 14, 2010, 12:15:21 pm

Quote from: NTD on May 13, 2010, 10:33:09 pm

... I'd probably try to get it bending more mid limb and inner limbs but overall looks nice.

Hey nice bow, what snake is it?? - With the bending, I'd say NTD is right, too.

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: osage outlaw on May 14, 2010, 09:03:31 pm

The snake skins were from black snakes. 

I was trying to work on the tiller of the lower limb, but got to a point where I thought I should stop before I ended up with a broken bow.  It shoots, and I gained some knowledge  along the way.  My next bow is roughed out and I plan on chasing a ring on it this weekend.  I have been experimenting with steam bending tips.  I might try it on the next one.

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: NTD on May 14, 2010, 11:10:53 pm

Black Snakes...hmmm I'm guessing Black Rat Snakes.  Pretty snakes and I imagine great for backing bows.

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: venisonburger on May 15, 2010, 12:03:38 am

Thats a keeper, nice finish on the osage, shines like a new penny
VB

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: NTD on May 15, 2010, 01:18:05 am

Hey Osage Outlaw,

What state do you live in? 

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: OldBow on May 17, 2010, 11:16:25 am

Got your fine weapon bookmarked for Self BOM. Thanks!

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: zodiac703 on May 17, 2010, 06:09:17 pm

maybe recurve the tips for less stack but apart from that looks really nice!

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: Hrothgar on May 17, 2010, 10:35:22 pm

Good looking bow, really nice work on the grip.

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: hillbilly61 on May 17, 2010, 11:48:59 pm

 What Hrothgar said ;)

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: billy on May 18, 2010, 01:48:29 am

that black and yellow combo looks really cool....    :)

Title: Re: Sinew/blacksnake backed osage
Post by: osage outlaw on May 18, 2010, 09:07:36 am

Quote from: NTD on May 15, 2010, 01:18:05 am

Hey Osage Outlaw,

What state do you live in? 

Indiana