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First Osage character bow build along
GregB:
Sean, the long piece of leather after it is cut out and holes punched in it will fold in have where the V comes to a point. The small diameter holes will then align with each other for you to thread through. I start at one end with my thread and needle, and thread it through from side to side until you get to the other end then I reverse directions and go back to where I started. I might go full length back and forth several times keeping the thread tight and the leather pressed together to ensure the bind is good and strong. The end tabs fold over to align with the other holes. Thread them together the same. I forgot to place the small rectangular piece with four holes in the last picture. I had it in the previous one. It attaches to the back of the lower limb pocket as seen in the assembled stringer. Hope this explanation helps. Look at the assembled pictures and you should be able to tell how it goes together.
OldBow:
Got your full draw image set up for March Bow of the Month. Good job.
1/2primitive:
Wait! it's not done yet! :D
Sean
duffontap:
Great work Sean. Anyone who can tiller a bow like that has my respect. Take care.
J. D. Duff
1/2primitive:
Thanks for the compliment J.D.
sanding and finishing, then a handle wrap and strike plate are all that's left for me to do! I'm really happy! ;D
Here is the knot I mentioned, drill it out? Or no? It is rotten all the way thorugh, but not so soft that I can dig it out with a knife.
btw, the knot has a lot of extra wood around it, so I think it would be fine if I just left a hole in it. More character right? :D
Sean
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