Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: catfish john on February 11, 2012, 02:38:51 am
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Hi folks! I've run into a snag on my horse bow. I need enough sinew to cover one more layer. It's only a 47"bow, but the limbs taper from 2.5 " at the fades, down to 1.75" where it meets the siyahs. This area of the limb is only 12"long.
I know these sound like strange measurements, but, it is an unusual type of bow, rather like the Gansu bow of china.
I will post pics when it is finished and maybe some īn progress shots as well.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Try the Classifieds.
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Ya, I think I some somebody had some sinew up for trade.
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PM sent :)
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Aren't horse bows supposed to bend throughout their length?? Just wondering. I'd like to see this one when its done
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Plains Indian horse bows bend the whole length or at least the majority of the length. What he is referring to is Asiatic style. Asiatic bows have long stiff levers called siyahs Check out some of Robustus's posts to see some beautifully done Asiatic composites. Josh
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the asiatic style horse bow bends mostly at the fades and the first few inches of the limb,leaving the remainder of the limb, and the siyah, to act as a lever. To me that seems like a waste of the stored energy in the last few inches of the limb, (in the case of my bow, that would equate to aprox. 4.") SO, I have tillered it so that the whole limb is working from the fades, all the way to the siyahs. The siyahs are 6"from tip to heel.
I've tried to attach some photos from mywebca, so, hopefully, they upload. The middle section of the limb is where I need one more layer of sinew. It is 12"long.
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Aw man, you are Bud Tuggly! >:D
But those siyahs are muy sexy! ;D
Let me know if you don't get the sinew you need, I have some whitetail, muley, and antelope sinew laying around here. Anything to help you get that sucker finished and posted in here full draw! I just gotta see that thing finished! Thanks for posting the teaser pic.
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Oooh, and are you gonna back it with catfish skins? It would only be appropriate considering your username.
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LOL!! yeah, not my best shot! I guess the other shots I posted didn't upload so I'll try them again. I don't think I'll find catfish skins in my area that would be big enough. Carp skin looks pretty sharp though! Maybe I can get some in the spring!
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And, one more shot! If you want to part with some sinew, feel free to P.M. me. It would help greatly!
Oh, yeah, for the record, that ugly mug you're looking at is the result of a Mohawk father and an Scottish mother! LOL! deadly combination!
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Would that me Mo-ttish? Maybe Scot-hawk?
PM sent
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Not much working limb, I'm sure anxious to see that baby bending. I sure think they're cool bows.
George
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What kind of wood are you working with?
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short limbs meant going wide and thin. They are 2.5"coming out of the fades and taper to 1.75" before tapering into the siyahs. The core is hop horn beam with maple "wings"attached. The belly is 1/16 action boo. I'm aiming for 50# @ 24-28"draw. I'm pretty sure I can hit the 28"draw mark. All the glue-ups have been done with hide glue from deer rawhide. That truly is the only glue I trust for bow construction.
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www.hideandfur.com
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Got some sinew on the way, Thanks everyone!