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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: MWirwicki on February 24, 2012, 11:07:29 am

Title: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: MWirwicki on February 24, 2012, 11:07:29 am

At the Kalamazoo Traditional Expo, we did sinew demonstrations.  For those that were there, I thought that I'd post pics of two of the bows that I sinewed, now complete.

The top shortie:  60# @ 24"
The bottom:   45# @ 28"

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: tattoo dave on February 24, 2012, 11:14:36 am

Those came out sweet Matt! Wish I could have made there. Nice work.

Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 24, 2012, 11:17:52 am

Good looking bows !

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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 24, 2012, 11:20:09 am

How long are they Matt? They look sweet!

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: johnston on February 24, 2012, 11:21:37 am

Impeccable as usual , Matt. Always love your bows.
That shorty, hmmmm, would like to see more of that one.

Lane

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: MWirwicki on February 24, 2012, 11:45:58 am

I think the shorty is 46".  I'll take a look tonight.

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: Dazv on February 24, 2012, 11:53:29 am

Amazing bows what snake skins are they???

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Post by: blackhawk on February 24, 2012, 12:01:15 pm

Sweeet matt...but you know we need to see more pics than that ya lil teaser ;)

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: MWirwicki on February 24, 2012, 12:02:47 pm

Thank you, Dazv.  The shorty is a copperhead and the other is prairie rattlesnake. 

Hawkster:  Yeah, pics coming.  Maybe against a blanket of fresh snow, tonight.  Thought you especially would appreciate the little teaser....

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on February 24, 2012, 12:06:28 pm

What is the length on those?

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Post by: TurtleCreek on February 24, 2012, 01:49:39 pm

Nice lookin' bows, what woods are they?

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: Parnell on February 24, 2012, 03:14:09 pm

Prairie Rattlers are beautiful skins.  Those look super, would love to see the full draws.

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: Dazv on February 24, 2012, 03:35:23 pm

Quote from: MWirwicki on February 24, 2012, 12:02:47 pm

Thank you, Dazv.  The shorty is a copperhead and the other is prairie rattlesnake. 

Hawkster:  Yeah, pics coming.  Maybe against a blanket of fresh snow, tonight.  Thought you especially would appreciate the little teaser....

Those are very pretty skins.

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: Almostpighunter on February 24, 2012, 03:50:35 pm

Man, those are really really nice! Excellent work!

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: Ifrit617 on February 24, 2012, 04:05:17 pm

Awesome!!!! Do you have any full draws! I loooovvvvveeee the longer recurve... I envy your skill and artistic ability.


Jon

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on February 24, 2012, 06:38:22 pm

Oh and how do yo make those curves at the tips?

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: coaster500 on February 24, 2012, 08:55:40 pm

I'd love to hunt that 45@28....  Sweet!!!

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: Dictionary on February 24, 2012, 11:07:31 pm

I can't see the full draw pics   :P

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: seabass on February 25, 2012, 02:47:09 am

very nice work.you are awesome buddy,Steve

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: RDK on February 25, 2012, 10:53:48 am

Appreciate your follow-up posting the photos--very nice-inspiring--and very considerate of those who wonder--"Whet ever happened to...." !  My wife and I enjoyed meeting you at the Expo--and I appreiciate the time you spent with us and the detailed explanations---I've sinew backed many of my bows and am always learning!!!!  We got home from the Expo, I grabbed a stave.... started a new bow...set up a  jig like the one you used and as I write am watching the sinew dry. 


Thanks!!!!!!

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: Keenan on February 25, 2012, 02:48:53 pm

wow, very nice, Sign me up for that shorty, that is right in my range >:D ;D

Title: Re: Kazoo Sinew Bows
Post by: MWirwicki on February 29, 2012, 02:42:07 pm

Thanks all for the nice compliments.  I am going to try to get a full draw pic, soon.  Have a wedding and a funeral coming, been kinda busy. 

RDK:  Thank you for the nice note. 
Keenan:  Hmmm, you got me thinking...