Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: straightarrow on February 17, 2012, 08:17:51 pm
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Just finished up this unbacked 62 ˝” osage bow. I hit my weight and it finished out 57# @ 26”. It started as a belly split and I decided to do a glue on handle because I didn’t want to do another D bow. This was my first stab at this and I had a lot of issues with the handle popping off during tillering. Apparently I was starving the joint and also getting some flex in the handle. After my second attempt, Hickory Bill suggested I glue the handle again using only to tape to hold it instead of clamps. He also suggested I do a deer sinew wrap for a little extra security. It worked like a charm but I had to sacrifice the beauty of the bacote I used. I tillered the bottom limb a quarter inch stiff and shot the bow around 300 times. It took less than a 1/2 “ of string follow and is straight at rest. The tiller stayed true and it was time for the finish, which had me stumped. At first I was going to go with a more modern long bow appearance but with the sinew I wanted to go with more of a primitive look. I stopped at this point and decided to go down the house and watch some tv. I didn’t sit down for a minute a could picture in my head what I wanted the bow to look like which is why I named the bow “the vision”. I used alcohol based stains and five coats of tru- oil for the finish. The tips are also maple and bacote. I liked the way the handle looked so I didn’t cover the sinew with leather. The side plate and shelf is dyed brain tan and the string is artificial sinew. This bow is a real shooter and I decided to keep it for myself. I think it may have earned the spot as my hunting partner this year
Jon
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a few more
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Thats awesome!! I like it!
Tattoo Dave
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sweet bow, Bub
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Looks really good Straight Arrow. I really like the color. I see why you want to keep it. Congrats on the new hunting buddy!!
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Yes Sir SA!
This is a Good Looking Bow!
I really like the looks of the sinew wrapped handle!!!
Very Cool!
The Sinew really looks to have taken up your stain well?
Gonna have to keep stained sinew in mind.
-gus
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That's a beauty. Sure seems we've had a plethora of really sweet bows lately. I love it!
George
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Very nice bow. Well done.
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Man that turned out sweet..Bet your glad I talked you into keeping it ;) ;) You deserve a great bow after all the ones you make for people.
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I love it. Its flat as a pancake unbraced. Gotta zip a good arrow doesnt it?
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Oh it does Pearlie. ;) ;) ;)
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I finally got to shoot it today at a distance. She packs a good punch. I was very pleased with my groups too. This bow is a deer killer for sure.... Lol...
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Definately has the look of a meat maker, very nice
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Yes it does look fast. I love the finish you put on it, and I like the sinew wrap. Very good tiller also. :)
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Nice, and you got that off a belly split. It has me looking over my osage staves with new eyes.
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Excellent bow, Jon. Well done.
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WOAH. Thats all I can say.
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Love that man she's a beauty!! 8)
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very nice bow !! little long aint it >:D
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I am currious as to your choice of string material. All tha expert craftsmanship and you chose artificial sinew. Why?
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:) she finished up nice buddy....even tho that bocote got covered up it still looks cool with the sinew wrap on it.
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Sweet lookin bow!
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Looks like a killer man. Good job!
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*wiping drool off chin* she is a beaut, looks fast for sure. i love the flat unstrung profile.
Dustin D.
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Nailed that one didn't you?Sweet bow Jon, like everything about it.
Lane
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Great bow
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Looks real nice Jon.It looks like a good huntin' partner as well. God Bless
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Very nice...and great pics
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Nice job Jon and way to adapt and ovecome. Yeah I think it'll make meat. Danny
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Looks like a nice one! I like that handle wrap too.
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Thank you guys for all the kind remarks .. !
davery nice bow !! little long aint it >:D
Guess she is a little long... Ken .... Lol...
I am currious as to your choice of string material. All tha expert craftsmanship and you chose artificial sinew. Why?
It was that or b50.... the artificial sinew looked better. I see no difference in performance. As far as a primitive string....I haven't crossed that bridge yet.. but on my list of things to do.
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Nice bow, good tiller.. :D
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Well ok, fair enough answer. Though I have to say I always thought a rubberband was as good a string as artifical sinew. Amazed to see one made and work. Would you do me a favor Straightarrow and send me your address? I would like to send you a string for it that you may really like and notice an amazing performance increase in. I would offer a natural string to go with it but they only last about 3-500 shots before needing replaced and I would hate a broken string to hurt your bow.
Anyways, you need to try this string I want to send you and tell me what you think.
Edited to correct a typo.
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I like your "Vision" with that piece of wood! Well done :) :) :)
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Great bow... super color.. I really like the way your grip turned out very unusual.... Cooool!!!
Looks like a smoker :)
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Thank you WIll and coaster for the compliments.