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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: chris21 on December 19, 2020, 11:29:29 am

Title: Holly oak bow
Post by: chris21 on December 19, 2020, 11:29:29 am

Hello all some pics from second bow I very made ( first was a kids bow) holly oak with many knots on one limp 54 inches ntn 30#28.I tried heat bending the tips a little but worked well only on one limp ,the other didn't bent as much it should but then I got afraid I all toast it and stopped.Rawhide backing- goat rawhide I made for first time-light vinegaroon stain on wood rawhide rest,and acrylic paint on rawhide.thanks all in forum that answered questions I had and helped me make this bow.On for the next one mulberry this time
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3sBKwKPA6CVo6ryc9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/5XrQvifxXgsE76Pr6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RcSUicNWmccBLqLH6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/TFV1hTvzymN6BDLj8

Title: Re: Holly oak bow
Post by: monoloco on December 19, 2020, 12:06:20 pm

Google Drive links not working, at least for me :-/

Title: Re: Holly oak bow
Post by: chris21 on December 19, 2020, 12:25:47 pm

I ll check it thanks OK I change the links should be working now

Title: Re: Holly oak bow
Post by: Hawkdancer on December 19, 2020, 01:02:24 pm

Nice job!  I like the art work!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Holly oak bow
Post by: ibex on December 20, 2020, 06:10:33 am

Nice looking bow. Nothing tentative about your full draw!