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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Cloudfeather on November 11, 2016, 02:38:33 pm

Title: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Cloudfeather on November 11, 2016, 02:38:33 pm: This has to be one of the trickiest bows I've ever built. Between failing with multiple attempts at gluing on spoonbill skins, a violation in the back that led to being rawhide backed, etc.

The tiller was also quite challenging, with the undulations in the upper limbs and how the handle area dipped, leaving a reflex in the top limb and deflex off the bottom. I'm beyond tickled with the results though. Hope everyone enjoys. :)

64" Tip to Tip
50# @ 28"
Ebony Wood Tip Overlays
Rawhide Backed
Western Diamondback Skins
Leather Handle Wrap
Cow Horn Strike Plate Inlay
Black Acrylic Paint Accents
FastFlight Sting w/ Beaver Fur Silencers

(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq160/Sledulous/Silver%20Lining%20-%20Rawhide%20Backed%20Osage/SL1.jpg) (http://s443.photobucket.com/user/Sledulous/media/Silver%20Lining%20-%20Rawhide%20Backed%20Osage/SL1.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 11, 2016, 02:48:30 pm: Great looking bow. Your styling is very much like Ryan Gill's.
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Hans H on November 11, 2016, 03:06:28 pm: very nice in all aspects, Hans
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: bradsmith2010 on November 11, 2016, 03:13:46 pm: very nice congrats on your bow,,
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: DC on November 11, 2016, 03:15:36 pm: I like that one even if I'm not a snakeskin fan :D :D
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: RBLusthaus on November 11, 2016, 03:22:42 pm: Quote from: DC on November 11, 2016, 03:15:36 pm
I like that one even if I'm not a snakeskin fan :D :D

X2. Real nice. What is up with that back quiver? Extra strap like a back pack? Is there a belt too? How does is work - does it stay put?

Russ
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Cloudfeather on November 11, 2016, 03:45:01 pm: RBLusthaus - Yes, it has a belt and two straps. Both connect to the belt in front via a metal ring. Stay's put very well, even has a little strap and button to hook around your pants belt if need be. :)
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: upstatenybowyer on November 11, 2016, 03:57:23 pm: Nicely done. I've always wanted to use some snake skins, but they're just too darn expensive. I've looked on 3 Rivers and ebay. Anyway, that's one beautiful bow. Congratulations!
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on November 11, 2016, 04:08:31 pm: Very nice looking bow. What kind of finish did you put on it?
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: wizardgoat on November 11, 2016, 04:30:25 pm: Nice looking bow! Great finish and detail work
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: bubby on November 11, 2016, 04:40:24 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on November 11, 2016, 02:48:30 pm
Great looking bow. Your styling is very much like Ryan Gill's.

×2
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: bushboy on November 11, 2016, 04:45:06 pm: Very nice!your finish work is always top notch!
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Stick Bender on November 11, 2016, 04:49:00 pm: Sweet !
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: FilipT on November 11, 2016, 05:02:14 pm: I really dig the snakiness of the bow, my favorite shape for a character bows! Doing hazel one like that currently.
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Aaron H on November 11, 2016, 05:32:33 pm: Cool bow cloudfeather, I like how you outlined the skins with black.
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Badly Bent on November 11, 2016, 06:44:18 pm: Very nice, every bit of your detailed work looks perfect on that bow.
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: GB on November 11, 2016, 06:48:33 pm: Wow, she's a beauty! I'm going to try that type of inlay for the strike plate on my next one. Love everything about your bow.
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: selfbow joe on November 11, 2016, 07:18:47 pm: That's a very nice looking bow. I like how it turned out.
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: BowEd on November 11, 2016, 07:19:38 pm: Sweeet!!! Cloudfeather.I like it.Every bit of it.Congratulations on it.A real beauty!!!!!Did I mention I liked it.....lol.
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Cloudfeather on November 11, 2016, 08:35:31 pm: Quote from: osage outlaw on November 11, 2016, 04:08:31 pm
Very nice looking bow. What kind of finish did you put on it?

I do 10 coats of tru oil on the back 7 on the belly. 0000 steel wool every third coat to knock it down and even it. Then, the last coat I do a kind of french polish with a tiny bit of oil on a micro fiber towel. Gives it a nice luster without being overly shiny. :)

And thank you to everyone for all the kind words. Very grateful.
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on November 11, 2016, 09:16:06 pm: Very nice. Congrats!
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Redhand on November 11, 2016, 09:36:09 pm: Beautiful looking bow. Excellent job on the finish. I like it.
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Stixnstones on November 12, 2016, 08:01:45 am: great lookin bow! nice work.
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Cloudfeather on November 12, 2016, 07:31:36 pm: Quote from: GB on November 11, 2016, 06:48:33 pm
Wow, she's a beauty! I'm going to try that type of inlay for the strike plate on my next one. Love everything about your bow.

My only issue is that I don't know how the finish will hold up with this type of arrow strike plate. I'll keep you posted on how it works out for me. :)
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Danzn Bar on November 12, 2016, 08:00:28 pm: Wow...excellent!
DBar
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Bob W. on November 12, 2016, 09:03:23 pm: Great work as always Cloudfeather! I really like those ebony tips, Ryan Gill does something similar. Nice job blending those skins in around them. I'm putting that style Brazillian kingwood on my current Bodark selfbow.
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Cloudfeather on November 13, 2016, 08:03:48 pm: Thanks, Bob. Someone else mentioned a similarity with this bow and some of his. It's funny, I'm friends with him on FB and, when he complimented my work, I outright admitted that I probably stole an idea or two from him. That goes for a lot of other guys on this site as well. :P
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: make-n-break on December 10, 2016, 10:10:57 pm: I admire your work Cloudfeather. Awesome bow!
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: H Rhodes on December 10, 2016, 10:19:11 pm: Nicely done. Your finishing work is top notch.
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: mullet on December 10, 2016, 11:52:18 pm: That's a very nice looking bow. You should be tickled ;D. Did you stain the rawhide black?
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: simson on December 11, 2016, 02:00:03 am: ... missed this one.
Super nice work all arpund. I like the black lining at the skins and the corresponding to the black horn plate.
Title: Re: "Silver Lining" - Rawhide Backed Osage/WDB Skins 50# @ 28" (Pic Heavy)
Post by: Cloudfeather on December 11, 2016, 10:40:14 am: Thanks Make-n-break, Simson, H Rhodes, Mullet.

Mullet, I stained the rawhide with some mahogany leather stain. I've done this once before and I don't know if I'll do it again. It always seems to leave a little bit of a red edge between the skins and the wood. Maybe it's just inexperience? Anyway, that's the reason for the black lines. In retrospect, I'm pretty happy with the outcome.