Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Sasquatch on November 21, 2014, 01:27:01 pm
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This bow came from a side split of Osage. I worked it just enough to get the exterior wood off. It turned out to be 48 @27. 66ttt Them I decided to back it with something that I had plenty of and that was turkey feathers. I started at the tips and selected two feathers from the neck area, then I selected two more the same size from a little further down the neck, so on and so forth. Then at the grip I used two golden/copper tipped feathers from the tail. I used lin seed oil for the finish( I need to buy tru oil). It is a crappy sewing job but it holds the leather together. it takes 1 1/2 after un-bracing. This is my go two bow now.
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Very cool bow, cool feather backing and a damn good full draw pic. 8)
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nice,, great pics
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Nice bow, that backing is awesome
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Very cool bow, cool feather backing and a damn good full draw pic. 8)
Ill second that, great tiller squatch
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Good job Nathaniel!! Very nice!
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Kewl!!!! 8)
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Others already said it but its worth repeating. I love the backing looks great.
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Good Job!.....nice tiller :)
DBar
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Beautiful bend on that one, and the feathers just put it over the top.
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Dude that bend is smokin' 8)
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I wholeheartidly agree. Very nice FD and the feathers are the bomb. I saw a squatch in the NW woods once....now I can say there have been at least 2 sightings, lol. Danny
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awesome tiller. Great job!
Russ
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Thanks Everybody! ;D I really appreciate the comments about tiller. I think a beautiful tiller is what makes sets the bow off.
I have build many bows lately just don't have time to post. I'll try to get some on the net soon.
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I like that! That has to be the best looking feather backing I've seen.
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Yup, that is the nicest feather backing job I have seen. Beautiful bow all around! Is that Texas hill country?
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Fab!! Sure you feel lotsa satisfaction every time ya pick it up.
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One of the best feather backed bows I've seen :) well done! That tiller is spot in!
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Oh man, that thing is stunning!
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My vote for BOM........question ? backed or un backed??
DBar
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Super nice bow, exceptional tiller and finish work. 8)
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That bow is lovely, and I have to admit it is the only feather backed bow that I have seen.
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Id like to see a how to on feather backing. I get they're laid over like shingles but how much do you trim off the feather and how does it feel when done, smooth or rough? How much glue do you use, do you let the glue get a little tacky then set the feathers on? Do you coat with glue over them or seal them on with tru oil? I really love the look.
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Thanks everybody again. Y'all are the masters. I guess I just got lucky with this one. By the wayis unbacked, and I don't have a subscription, Dan. I have learned so much from everybody on this sight. So I will share some tricks.
I started by painting the back of the bow black. This helps incase there are any feather separations.
Then I select feathers that are right next to each other. That's so they are the same size. They must be about the width of the bow. Then I trim the quill to stop right after it's under the next feather. I put the glue down about 2-3 in in front of the feathers. Then lay them down links shingles. I work both sides at once. So the feathers are the same size and symmetrical on each limb.
It it smooth, however tur oil would have made it 3x better
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I've made a few feather backed bows, and I have found that the glue that your use needs to be harder or as hard as the finished you apply over it. I once used a glue softer than the epoxy finish coat I used, and the finish cracked in cold weather. I now only lay/glue in the feathers with the same epoxy coating I use as a finish. I have always wondered if this backing was considered "a backed" bow or not. I'm still not sure???? I'm working on a pair of his and hers bows for my daughter and her husband that I'm going to feather back, hopefully I can get them finished by Christmas... I have been working on them almost a year.....::) :-[ :-[ :) Again that's is a real nice looking tiller and good looking finish work. :) You just need a little more practice with your leather wraps.
DBar
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Wow! Great tiller, and that feather backing is by far the best I've seen. Super.
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Outstanding all the way around - well done ! Bob
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My vote for BOM........question ? backed or un backed??
DBar
LOL?
Yeah, how much draw weight do those feathers add ???
Beautiful bow...
Del
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Definitely a nice one. I have to agree with the other folks. One of the best feather jobs I have seen. Nice bend too!! ;)
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Sweet!
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Cool looking bow should drive the gobblers mad during thunder chicken season! Nice work!
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Thats a good lookin stick. Nice wiggles in it.
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I have to say that is the best turkey feather backed bow I've seen. The bow itself is well made. Good job. The feather backing is awesome. Love the way you did that! NICE WORK!
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thats a classy bow right there! excellent tiller!
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very very cool
chuck
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Gorgeous backing and nice bend, also like the character in the bottom limb... 8)
Don
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That's an inspiring tiller for sure. Great job.
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I recall sometime last year I posted a bow. You remarked that you would love to be able to "make a bow like that". You just did. Better. Love this one.