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Offline CorrodedArcher

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A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« on: March 22, 2018, 12:50:34 pm »
Just finished this bow stand for an upcoming presentation I'm giving. Made it from a salvaged fir 2x12. Softened the edges with a carving ax. The finish is polymerized linseed oil mixed with coffee and citrus solvent. Really happy with the patina.

It holds 8 of my favorite bows. The three snakeskin bows on the left are S Great Central Valley and Great Basin inspired. The two in the center are replicas of a bow found in a San Bernardino area cave, followed by Achomawi, Hupa, and Tolowa replicas from N Cali. The two little guys laying down are bows I made for my daughter when she was ~4 and ~8.

100% of the materials on every bow are the same as those used prehistorically. Nothing artificial. The woods are Yew, Juniper, Chokecherry, Willow, and Plum. 7 of the 10 are sinew backed. A couple have Dogbane strings. Much respect for the Native people!
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2018, 12:54:59 pm »
Stunning work  :)
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Offline smoke

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2018, 01:38:31 pm »
Very nicely done!
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2018, 01:43:43 pm »
It seems you have a fondness for dressing them up with snake skins and paint jobs.  That's a nice selection of artistic and functional equipment!
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Offline JWMALONE

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2018, 02:08:07 pm »
I'm jealous, Nice bow collection, also nice to see some one who still has a book case in their home.
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Offline Springbuck

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2018, 02:30:30 pm »
 
Hey, that is a very nice set of bows, man!   The rack is gorgeous, too!
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2018, 02:38:49 pm »
Real nice set of bows and a fine rack to display them!  And not one, but 2 bookcases!  Very cool!
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Offline willie

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2018, 02:43:12 pm »
 Nice bows, hope to see more pics in detail. There is thread here you might like.......
https://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=58067.0

but, about the stand. What does the citrus solvent do?
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Offline CorrodedArcher

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2018, 11:04:34 am »
Thank you all for the kind words! Sure is fun, making these things!

Regarding the bookcases. They're floor to ceiling (~13' on one side). Was planning to build several more to clean up the book clutter around the house but am finding it to be a lot less work to donate books than it is to accommodate them.   ;D

Re the citrus solvent. I use it to thin the thick polymerized linseed oil for easier application, and hopefully, allow the oil to soak in better. I was also thinking that it would dissolve the coffee better. I'm going to experiment more. Just to be clear though, I do not use this stuff on my replicas as my goal is to make them as authentic as possible.

Thanks for the link to that other thread, Willie. I see that it's been a while since anyone posted there. I wonder if I should revitalize it with some details of my bows... or just start a new thread?
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Offline RatherBinTheWoods

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2018, 11:12:58 am »
Stunning collection of bows, look so authentic, great work
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2018, 11:52:13 am »
Nice display and an even better conversation piece.
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Offline Traxx

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2018, 05:33:21 pm »
Very Nice...Really enjoyed this post....Did you post anything,,regarding these bows,,in the past??
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Offline Traxx

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2018, 05:44:14 pm »
Particularly,,the 3 snake skin backed ones,,on the left....
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Offline willie

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2018, 11:59:16 pm »
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I wonder if I should revitalize it with some details of my bows... or just start a new thread?
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Offline CorrodedArcher

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Re: A few replica bows on a new bow stand
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2018, 09:27:38 am »
Thank you all! :)

Traxx, re your question about posting anything about these bows in the past: I posted a little on these forums years ago... but I don't remember if I posted any photos of my bows or not. And I don't remember my old username.  :-[ However, less than 2 weeks ago, I did post a video and some pics of the snakeskin bow on the far left. http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,62868.0.html

That said, I also posted some photos of these bows on a different forum ~4 years ago.

I will post some more photos when time allows.
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