Juniper Self Bow

[Keenan]

 Timo, Thank you.  The surgery went well. It was a little over three hrs and they removed 4 more pieces of ruptured disk fragments that were sitting right over the nerve. They were also able to shave down the other two disk that were bulging. I can now walk without severe pain and the constant pain in the leg and hip is gone . Definitely sore from all the carving but getting better everyday.
 
 Hawk, Thank you Brother!. The shirt I love and I appreciate your help and ideas. Lulyn is startting to worry that I will ware it 24/7 

 John, Thank you Brother.  I think you give me to much credit though. There are so many top notch bowyers on this site that it is an honor even to be considered amongst them.

 Cowboy;Thank you. The bird point is some new rock that I found at a garage sale. I think it's a type of agate   I think I will be trying more standing dead juniper as well.

[OldBow]

I'm doing catch up after a trip to AZ/NM. This bow really got my attention. Good job, Keenan. Great candidate for April Self BOM.

[ballista]

    goregous man, the woods charecter itselfis stunnng, and the tiller being so good... awesome man, lookin foward to seeng more of youre work. -jimmy

[venisonburger]

Glad to hear your surgery went well, I've been there, 2 back surgeries and a total hip replacement. sure is nice when you get rid of that daily pain.
That wood is gorgeous, as is the whole bow. The leather grip is unique.
good luck with your recovery, take care of yourself.
VB

[Keenan]

 Thank you Don. I hope your little getaway was enjoyable. Thanks again for all the hard work that you put into the BOM for all of us on this site.

 Jimmy. Thank you.  Seems that I haven't finished very many bows this last few years due to the health stuff. But I have about half a dozen that are half finished

 VB, thank you it's always a pleasure seeing your work as well.

[PeteC]

Wow! ,how did I miss this one?That's a beauty Keenan.You did a super job on that piece of juniper.I like everything about that bow.It just" has the look", of a great shooter.Congrats. God Bless

[Keenan]

Thank you Pete.   Keenan

[NTProf]

I cannot think of something to say about your bow that hasn't already been said! Just a couple of questions: how big was the sapling? Is your bow mainly sapwood?

[Keenan]

 NTProf, thank you, The sapling was about 4-5" in dia.  and yes mostly sapwood

[Keenan]

  NtProf;  Here is a pic that I came across of the sapling.  It's the one that was third from the left.   Hope that helps

[koan]

Keenan, dont know how I missed this till now but WOW! That sure is a beauty in astetics and function! Didnt know that dead wood was ok to use on juniper. I got to see if it grows here in Mo. Glad you are healin up good.....Brian

[NTProf]

Keenan, Thanks for the picture of the staves!

[Keenan]

 Your welcome NTProf;

 Thank you Brian.

[Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive]

had to come back and look at it again, this bow is just really special looking to me, makes me want to get some juniper real bad.- Ryan

[mullet]

  Wow! I missed this one too. That bow and wood is stunning, Keenan. The character and all the pin knots is amazing. It has me looking at all the juniper that is used in landscaping down here. And it's great to hear the surgery helped, now take care of yourself so you can Elk hunt this year.