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Title: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on October 03, 2007, 06:09:54 pm
The chief of one of the Algonquin bands not far from me wants a bow as a wall hanger for his house, something authentic looking. I told him that I only make functional bows but that I would make him something that would not only look decent but could also be used for hunting if he wanted to. This is what I made him.

The bow is made of Elm and is 58" long by 1 1/4" wide. It pulls about 65# @ 27". Here's some pics

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Marc-St-Louis/Native%20Style%20Bows/Algonkian%20Elm%20Bow/CombinationPic.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Marc-St-Louis/Native%20Style%20Bows/Algonkian%20Elm%20Bow/FullDraw.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/Marc-St-Louis/Native%20Style%20Bows/Algonkian%20Elm%20Bow/TopNock.jpg)
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: mullet on October 03, 2007, 06:29:17 pm
  That's an outstanding,"D" bow Marc,How's it shoot?
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: 1/2primitive on October 03, 2007, 07:45:19 pm
It's one purty bow! Great Job, Marc.
     Sean
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 03, 2007, 09:24:24 pm
That is a perfect example of tiller on a D bow in my opinion.  Everybody who is thinking of trying a D bow but is unsure should bookmark this to look at when tillering.  Justin
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Stickhead on October 03, 2007, 09:33:04 pm
Amazing tiller.  That's pretty.
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on October 03, 2007, 10:31:27 pm
Thanks guys.

I haven't shot it yet Eddie. The finish just dried yesterday and I haven't had time to shoot anything in a couple weeks.

Your exaggerating a bit there Justin :)
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Jbell on October 03, 2007, 10:50:01 pm
No way Marc, Justin is right, that tiller is outstanding! Nice job!
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: jpitts on October 03, 2007, 11:48:27 pm
Not only is the tiller right on, but the paint job looks authentic as well. Beautiful bow Marc
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: medicinewheel on October 04, 2007, 02:48:15 am
nice bow! ...nice story,too! - you for sure make great bows!
frank
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Hartung on October 04, 2007, 04:16:23 am
Great looking bow Marc! Eddie, why do you call it a „D“ bow?
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: DanaM on October 04, 2007, 06:58:06 am
What can I say that hasn't been said already, superb job Marc you truly are a master
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Pappy on October 04, 2007, 07:23:43 am
Very nice job Marc,we have grown to expect no less.He should love it. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Dustybaer on October 04, 2007, 08:14:28 am
Quote from: Justin Snyder on October 03, 2007, 09:24:24 pm
That is a perfect example of tiller on a D bow in my opinion.  Everybody who is thinking of trying a D bow but is unsure should bookmark this to look at when tillering.  Justin

you're right justin (and i did)  i'll try to build one in november with a friend.  marc, your bows are always an inspiration
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on October 04, 2007, 08:21:47 am
Thanks again guys.

Hartung. It's called a D bow because it bends in the handle

The unbraced pic was taken after the bow had been braced for a few hours and drawn back to full draw a few times. After a few minutes it reclaims about an inch of reflex.
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Hillbilly on October 04, 2007, 08:32:38 am
Great looking bow, Marc. Looks like it was transported through time.
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Mickey on October 04, 2007, 09:12:10 am
Man that bow looks familiar  :D .       Nice job Marc

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/theferret111/turkey1.jpg)
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: makete on October 04, 2007, 09:44:40 am
Outstanding!! You always make then so nice.
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on October 04, 2007, 09:47:24 am
Awesome bow, Marc. I love those D bows. Outstanding tiller. Jawge
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Woodland Roamer on October 04, 2007, 10:58:04 am
Very nice replica Marc, really great tiller on that one.

Alan
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on October 04, 2007, 02:51:35 pm
Nice bow Mickey. Looks like yours has more conventional nocks though.
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: jamie on October 04, 2007, 03:07:26 pm
excellent marc. i had to run downstairs to make sure you didnt steal one of mine. ;D
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Mickey on October 04, 2007, 05:48:53 pm
Marc actually mine has leather back nocks, wedges of leather glued and sinew wrapped on. Look scary but they work . I hunted a lot with that bow, and "counted coup" (which incidentally was the bow's name) on many deer & turkeys. I recently gifted it to a good friend.

Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Tilbilly on October 04, 2007, 05:57:08 pm
I'm just amazed at what you're able to squeeze out of the whitewoods. Very nice bow!
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on October 04, 2007, 07:51:07 pm
You sure I didn't Jamie? :)

That wouldn't have worked for me Mickey. This had to be in keeping with tradition
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: DanaM on October 04, 2007, 07:52:39 pm
Marc could you post a close up picture of the nocks? Thanks
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on October 04, 2007, 08:00:45 pm
Dana
I only have a pic of the top nock.



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Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Ekwos on October 04, 2007, 11:01:42 pm
Lovely bow Mark,fine craftmanship.One day I'll attempt that.Eppo
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: DanaM on October 05, 2007, 06:56:49 am
Thanks Marc
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on October 05, 2007, 08:03:35 am
The design on the belly is burnt in. The Turtle was my own addition.
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Minuteman on October 05, 2007, 08:28:44 am
Things are getting wierd around here. :( Marc, wheres the wooden door thats always behind your full draw pics? ;)
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: snedeker on October 05, 2007, 10:49:59 am
Terrific.  I wonder if he will hang it up braced?

Dave
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: OldBow on October 05, 2007, 12:18:08 pm
Very nice Marc. Bookmarked for Oct Self BOM, too
Did the new owner express any interest on making his own bow?
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on October 05, 2007, 03:59:54 pm
Chris
I took the picture at my girlfriends place

I will warn him against that Dave

Don.
He will be taking the course
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Gordon on October 05, 2007, 07:01:21 pm
That sure is a neat bow Marc - beautiful tiller and an impressive unstrung profile.
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Ghost Dog on October 07, 2007, 12:08:42 am
Very nice, Mark.
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: AndrewS on October 07, 2007, 08:01:46 am
Only one word: GREAT! ;)
Title: Re: Algonkian Bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on October 09, 2007, 02:16:54 pm
Thanks guys.