Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: missilemaster on November 27, 2011, 07:49:13 pm
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Hi all, Here is a bow I finished up a little bit ago. It is made of European Buckthorn, (Rhamnus cathartica), an introduced, invasive tree that grows like a weed in the mid west. I have made 3 bows from this wood so far and it has suprised me. It is very good in tensile strength. Compression strength seems to vary from tree to tree but so far no frets. It has a thin cream colored sapwood and a beautiful redish- orange to yellow heartwood, not unlike yew. Buckthorn is small diameter and twisted so finding usable staves is difficult. A word of clarity here; Buckthorn is NOT the same as Cascara, which grows in the pacific north west. Same Genus, different species. About the bow;63" ntn, 53# @ 28",1 1/8" at handle flaring to 1 1/4" at mid limb then tapering to 1/2" nocks. I honestly did not expect this bow to survive past tillering due to some imperfections on the back and a thin growth ring on the back but buckthorn is an amazing wood!The stave started out with about 4 1/2" of reflex and kept 2 1/2" of it. It is a smooth drawing fast shooting bow. Finished with tru oil and past wax. Thanks for looking.
God bless, Cody
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more pics.
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Man I really like that one.. Especially those tips! plus the knotty back... Heck I like the whole thing! >:D good job on a tough stave.
Jon
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That bow turned out surprisingly well considering all the character issues.
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Wow, that is one sweet bow! Good job.
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Love that reflex it holds, cool finish detail as well.
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Really like that. You do pretty work.
Lane
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What a great bow!! 2 1/2"s of reflex I bet it shoots quick. It does look allot like yew in color. That back is just awesome to look at, GREAT WORK!!
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Nicely done!
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Cody, I was more then impressed with your skills as a bowyer when I first met you at the Classic. Your skills continue to shine through your work. That is another very impressive bow. Love the character and your detail work on those tips, is excellent! Well done Cody.
Guys and gals this is a bowyer to keep your eyes on.
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Sweet bow Cody! turned out awesome.
Tattoo Dave
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Just plain cool, you say that stuff grows in the midwest going to keep my eyes peeled for some.
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Cody, very impressive bow. The reflex is insane and I love the back. Danny
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Great job on a bumpy backed stave. love the tips.
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Nice Job!
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that's a sweet bow, great attention to the details, Bub
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Nice, the knotty back and that bit of reflex is really great.
Del
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The unbraced profile is very nice. Nice job with everything really.
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Excellent bow. Perfect tillering to hold that reflex.
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Beautiful bow Cody, very well done,Also a big thanks for all your help at the Classic last year it was greatly appreciated. :) :)
Pappy
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Great looking bow and awesome craftsmanship. Top job!
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That is one interesting bow for me. I used to live up there in Buckthorn land. Cut more of that stuff down than I care to remember doing environmental conservation volunteering. It's choking out the hickory and oak savannah that is native. Been wanting to see one for sometime and your's is super.
Great job!
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Great looking back of the bow!!!!
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That's a beauty! I love character in a bow and with that one, there is alot to love! Well done Josh
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MAN! I love to see bows like this. I have a few staves of this, I though it was black cherry, but a different species. Buckthorn...derrr. now i know. hahahaha. Keep making bows of this quality my friend. I just love seeing the grain followed correctly.
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Nice job Cody!
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Yes Sir!
That is One Awesomely Bumpy Bow!
What a beauty she is.
-gus
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Hi, Great job, beautiful bow, congratulations
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That's the stuff right there.
G
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Curious: anyone ever measured the density of buckthorn?
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Great looking bow; really like the tips!
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Curious: anyone ever measured the density of buckthorn?
TBB4 has casscara and buckthorn as the same species with an SG of .52. They are not the same species and I would rate the density a tad higher than that, similar to black walnut. Experiments with heat tempering are under way!
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Cool stick 8)
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Been awhile since I last said this: "Wow!"
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that is a great looking stick..you are one heck of a bowyer...i hope some thing will be going down with it...blessings...john