Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: mikekeswick on November 16, 2014, 03:25:41 am
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I got a couple of recurves finished up recently and seeing as I haven't posted any of my bows in a while I thought I'd show you them.
This first one is a sinew backed labernum. 43#@27 and shoots really nicely. t holds a 3 1/8th inch of reflex after shooting :) Fast but I haven't had a chance to chrono it yet. It has a lovely stackless draw and it's quite nice shooting 43# after months just shooting my heavier hornbow.
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr283/mikekeswick/078-1.jpg) (http://s492.photobucket.com/user/mikekeswick/media/078-1.jpg.html)
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(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr283/mikekeswick/083-1.jpg) (http://s492.photobucket.com/user/mikekeswick/media/083-1.jpg.html)
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And here's the other...self osage 52# @ 27 . This one holds about 1 inch reflex after shooting and is again very pleasant to shoot..no stack and a very flat arrow :)
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr283/mikekeswick/089.jpg) (http://s492.photobucket.com/user/mikekeswick/media/089.jpg.html)
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr283/mikekeswick/086.jpg) (http://s492.photobucket.com/user/mikekeswick/media/086.jpg.html)
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr283/mikekeswick/087.jpg) (http://s492.photobucket.com/user/mikekeswick/media/087.jpg.html)
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr283/mikekeswick/088.jpg) (http://s492.photobucket.com/user/mikekeswick/media/088.jpg.html)
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(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr283/mikekeswick/084.jpg) (http://s492.photobucket.com/user/mikekeswick/media/084.jpg.html)
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I might be able to take some full draw pictures today.... >:D
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Nice bows as always Mike, I like the leather of that grip, has a nice aged look and lovely tight stitching, got an old school look.
That Laburnum is V handsome.
BTW, do I recall you saying Buddleia makes a decent bow? I've been cutting back some in our garden and got a 5' x 3" piece.
Del
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Cheers Del, umm I don't think it was me who told you about buddleia. I've never used it. Got to be worth a try though!
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Great looking bows. Love those sexy 'curves. :)
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Very nice - well done ! Bob
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Mike, very well done, love those retro recurves, have never tried labernum.
Michael
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Both very nice Mike. Love the Osage bow.
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Great looking bows Mike. Yeah, I like your treatment of the leather work too......well done.
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A couple of nice looking bows. Great work.
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Beautiful bows. It's good to see some of your work again. Money shot?
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Nicely done alround, Mike. And as the others said the leather work is great also!
Some questions:
any chance for f/d pics?
is the sinew that thin or transparent on that laburnum, I cannot see it -- perhaps my eyes?
why did you back that Laburnum? seems it is long enough to live without backing?
how long are that bows?
good to see bows from you again
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I like em both!
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I like them both too, but i'm with simson and need a better pic of the sinew and a money shot, great looking bows
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Beautiful work as usual :) love the golden chain!
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Ooooo, Mike. This is only tye second time I remember seeing your work, and I am a little impressed. I really like the geometry of the side profile.
Also, I've never even seen laburnum worked, and that wood is GORGEOUS. It has that inner luster I get and love sometimes in black locust.
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Good to see some of you work. It's been a while. Love them both. That goled chain tree is amazing
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Sweet!
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Nice! FD shots please
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Very nice recurves! Did you stain the osage?
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Awesome work. I agree with the rest, superb leather work. I dig the rustic look of it.
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Nice! What is the length on those?
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Very nice work. :)
Pappy
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They look nice!i can see the fulldraw in the brace.
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Terrible, both of them! Clearly belong on a shelf somewhere where people don't know what quality craftsmanship look like. Since I'm a nice guy I'd be willing to pay shipping and get rid of them for you ;)
Really beautiful bend on both bows and I do agree with all that the leatherwork is superb. I can't help but point out that the Osage is just my weight ;D
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Loving these bows.
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Awesome work Mike, I really like the lines on those beauties.
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Nice looking bows. The leather work is truly outstanding. Wheres the money shot? Russ
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I promise i'll get the FD photos today! My car's timing belt decided to snap at the weekend...so i've been a bit busy trying to source a new engine....
Thanks so much for all the nice comments. Once I get the photos i'll answer all the questions, my new dog is squeaking at me to be taken out for a run and I can't concentrate right now!
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How's that! Still in a rush though no time for answers.... ::)
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Beautiful, both but especially # 2 . ;) :) Them have got to be smooth draw and sweet shooters. :)
Pappy
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Sweet looking bows Mike. Sorry about the engine troubles.
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Beautiful, both but especially # 2 . ;) :) Them have got to be smooth draw and sweet shooters. :)
Pappy
+1
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I like em both. Great work!
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real nice, the bottom is nails, I think the top limb on the first f/d is stiff mid, hope ya get the car rolling
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Sexy curves!! I had the same thought as bubby, as that libur 8)num looks to be bending heavy in the inner limbs, but if it is holding that much reflex, then enjoy that super smooth drawing recurve!!!
Like others have said, your leatherwork really sets them off.
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Hi and thanks again. :)
simson - I backed it because I intend to learn the thumb draw properly this winter and this bow was made to handle a 29 or so draw. Yes the sinew is very thin so it probably isn't doing much at my normal mediterranean draw of 26.
Okie64 - Yes I did stain it but then buffed most of it off again so that it just makes the grain stand out.
Bubby/Carson I know what you are saying but if you look at the unbraced and braced pics the upper limb has more reflex than the lower in the mid/outer limb (shoddy heat gun work!) so it always looked stiff. It showed no set at all inner limb during tillering but the outer took a bit, so I guess it isn't as bad as it looks. That's the other thing with heating these sort of shapes in ...if you don't get them perfectly match limb to limb then full draw always looks a bit wonky. Anyway that's my excuse and i'm sticking with it ;) ;)
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Both beautiful bows Mike.
Dean