Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: ssgtchad on August 24, 2015, 03:46:36 pm
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I haven't posted a bow in a while... I discovered knife making but I'm back. I was in the process of making a molly from a hickory board I bought while on vacation and got a wild hair I thought I'd back it with sinew. The board was less than perfect I I figured backing it would add a little margin of safety. I us ed the PatM method and it turned (http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/ssgtchad/Mobile%20Uploads/20150824_133405_zpspna7uhnw.jpg) (http://s899.photobucket.com/user/ssgtchad/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150824_133405_zpspna7uhnw.jpg.html) pretty good. It's got a month or two of seasoning but here it is so far. Thanks for looking comments are always welcome.
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(http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/ssgtchad/Mobile%20Uploads/20150824_133435_zpssy9o0swa.jpg) (http://s899.photobucket.com/user/ssgtchad/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150824_133435_zpssy9o0swa.jpg.html)
(http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/ssgtchad/Mobile%20Uploads/20150824_133353_zpsujunvbye.jpg) (http://s899.photobucket.com/user/ssgtchad/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150824_133353_zpsujunvbye.jpg.html)
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The sinew job looks good. You can draw it into a little more reflex while it is drying and it will give you more when it is dried.
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My first sinew job was on a hickory board as well. I was told not to, but I'm glad I did. You don't need to sinew levers on a bow like that. They shouldn't be bending, so basically you just added tip weight out there. Take that sinew and add another layer on the working portions next time.
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Love the profile!very close to the original by my eye.
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looks nice , congrats
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Looks good.
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Looks better than my sinew work.
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Looks good .....can't wait to see it bending.... :)
DBar
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It's kinda hard to tell but there us very little sinew on the levers. The issue I had was that im using back strap sinew from a elk and water buffalo they were real long! I also toasted the belly so I concerned that if I add any more reflex the belly will start to fret. I don't know what do y'all think? I don't think it's too late in the seasoning process to add reflex I just dont wanna mess it up. I was also debating flipping the tips just cuz I have a tendency to do stupid things like that >:D advise would be appreciated thanks ..and thanks for the earlier replies.
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Looks good .....can't wait to see it bending.... :)
DBar
hopefully I can leave it alone until it seasons.... yeah about that. I might need an intervention
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Leave it be. Not much to gain now, just tid bits for the next go round.
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After sinewing a bow I place it on the hot water heater in the utility room, out of sight, out of mind! ;)
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Looks good to me, nice job so far. Now patients. ;) :)
Pappy
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Start another few and you will forget all about it. It works for me.
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Yep got it hidden in a closet and started one for my wife. Plus I just got my hands on a leaf spring from a garage truck. ...more knifes to come. >:D
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The sinew is doing its job! (http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/ssgtchad/20150826_210631_zps1crbz1fz.jpg) (http://s899.photobucket.com/user/ssgtchad/media/20150826_210631_zps1crbz1fz.jpg.html)
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Is that curly hickory? Pretty rare to see figured hickory like that but sure looks it from the picture.
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Smooth sinew job, the bow looks like its gonna be a good one.
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Is that curly hickory? Pretty rare to see figured hickory like that but sure looks it from the picture.
I'm not sure. It's a board I bought from Menards when I was in Michigan on a camping trip.
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Smooth sinew job, the bow looks like its gonna be a good one.
Thanks, I'm hoping so. I've got some Birch bark to cover the back. I'm really looking forward to tillering process.
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Great work with the sinew