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Juniper limb build along
Keenan:
Once again the patient (bow) will go into traction (slight reflex set) This is because the sinew will have absorbed some moisture. After drying overnight I will trim the sides at this point because the skin is set but is slightly soft and cleaning off the excess is easier.
To do this I use a ruler against the edge of the bow and a crapenters pencil to space out the stright razor to give about a quarter inch of reveal along the sides.
Much like a surgen care must be taken here to keep from cutting to deep and severing vital growth rings.
Bow is then put back in traction for about a week to dry completely.
After completely dry, final tiller is done and and then it is shot in for several days to make sure nothing is changing in the tiller befor finish is added.
Hopefully this wasn't to long and boring. This was the short version Keenan
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bootboy:
That bow gave me a warm fuzzy feeling. :)
That is a seriously fine peice of craftsmanship, i hang my head in shame to your talent and skill.
I only hope with practice and patience I can make something so awsome.
Pappy:
Thanks for sharing ,can wait to see the finished product.
Pappy
Hillbilly:
That's a wickedly awesome looking bow, Keenan, and a great build-a-long. Thatnks for letting us have an internship in the process.
Keenan:
Thanks Guys, Pappy the finished bow is the (Straight from the heart) Bow Keenan
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