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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Gazzanoo on March 20, 2014, 11:36:07 am

Title: Achmawi Ash and sinew bow.
Post by: Gazzanoo on March 20, 2014, 11:36:07 am
Here is my first attempt at a Native American bow, Ash with sinew backing, based on the bow in TBB vol 1. String is 10 strand hemp. Silencers are rabbit fur and leather grip. Not altogether a true replica but some of the materials I wanted are pretty hard / expensive to get in UK. Comments welcome. Also a picture of my first Horn sinew bow I made last year.
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Post by: Gsulfridge on March 20, 2014, 11:54:48 am
Look at those babies bend!!
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Post by: dwardo on March 20, 2014, 12:02:08 pm
Brilliant work :) The horn bow is really nice.

Where do you get your sinew from in the uk? Only places I have seen are incredibly expensive.
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Post by: Gazzanoo on March 20, 2014, 12:14:33 pm
Highland Horn in Scotland, also get my buffalo horn off him. Sinew is red deer tendon and cost £4.95 for 4 pieces I use about 10 to a bow.

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Post by: Onebowonder on March 20, 2014, 12:26:39 pm
Hey Gazz - Nice Bows, and welcome to PA!

OneBow
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Post by: Gazzanoo on March 20, 2014, 12:37:16 pm
oops sorry for giving link, just used to it on other forums, wont happen again now I know.
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Post by: Parnell on March 20, 2014, 12:42:30 pm
Very nice bow, beautiful artwork and tiller.  No Yew available?
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 20, 2014, 12:51:48 pm
Do you have a picture of the top bow unbraced?
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Post by: dwardo on March 20, 2014, 01:16:07 pm
Quote from: Gazzanoo on March 20, 2014, 12:14:33 pm
Highland Horn in Scotland, also get my buffalo horn off him. Sinew is red deer tendon and cost £4.95 for 4 pieces I use about 10 to a bow.

Thanks for that.
Title: Re: Achmawi Ash and sinew bow.
Post by: Gazzanoo on March 20, 2014, 03:10:31 pm
Wanted to try the build out first before using Yew, just in case kapow no bow. Will make another using Yew and sinew.

I have a couple of pics of bow un-braced before it was decorated.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 20, 2014, 03:19:43 pm
Id suggest getting an elliptical tiller on your next attempt. You only have 3-4" of limb bending and the rest isn't bending at all. Sinew is wonderful stuff on the back of a back, incredibly strong.
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Post by: Gazzanoo on March 20, 2014, 07:07:28 pm
Thanks for advice, yeah you are right not bending enough throughout length, I think I overdid the sinew towards tips, but like I said its first one and a learning curve. I didn't want to waste what little yew I have.  Thanks again.
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Post by: NeolithicMan on March 20, 2014, 08:58:14 pm
Woah... theres no drooling smiley face so imagine!
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Post by: Peacebow_Coos on March 20, 2014, 09:02:17 pm
Nice work sir!  +1 PD
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Post by: Badly Bent on March 20, 2014, 09:09:13 pm
Very cool work there, hope to see more from you in the future. :)
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Post by: Danzn Bar on March 20, 2014, 09:25:18 pm
Really nice looker   :) :) ............How many shots ya got through her?
DBar
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Post by: Arrowind on March 20, 2014, 10:46:59 pm
Quote from: Badly Bent on March 20, 2014, 09:09:13 pm
Very cool work there, hope to see more from you in the future. :)


Agreed.  Very nice work!
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 21, 2014, 08:50:51 am
Nice.  Love the horn bow.  Welcome Sir.
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Post by: Traxx on March 21, 2014, 11:33:30 am
lookin good
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Post by: PAHunter on March 21, 2014, 12:46:44 pm
Very cool and unique!  I love to see bows with character. 
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Post by: DuBois on March 21, 2014, 05:37:54 pm
Welcome Gazz,
Love that profile on the hornbow and beautiful art work too. Keep 'em comin man.
Doobs
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Post by: IdahoMatt on March 21, 2014, 05:42:41 pm
I like the finish work a lot.  Can't wait to see more of your projects.  Welcome to the site.
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Post by: Hrothgar on March 21, 2014, 07:42:30 pm
Very nice work, both look like real shooters!
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Post by: mullet on March 21, 2014, 09:44:23 pm
That is a Sweet looking bow, and welcome. I have to agree with Pearlie, bend it in the handle area a little more.
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Post by: lostarrow on March 22, 2014, 12:13:53 pm
 8) Looking forward to seeing more!
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Post by: Jodocus on March 22, 2014, 01:11:20 pm
great looking bows, very nice!