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tpoof:
Hey Guys,,,,

Well it seems that I could use some opinions, wonder if I might get some here ;)

Finally got time to work on the Elm Flatbow that I started probably 3 years ago! Time just seems to fly these days!
Anyway I've got it pretty much to profile and the tiller isn't even tooo bad but I just want to do something different!?

I've got a bunch of sinew from along time ago and thought that maybe this would be a good bow to practice on! This will be my first sinew job! I'm a sinew virgin ;D
The sinew is deer leg stuff and after reading bout applying it I'm sure I can do it without much trouble,,,famous last words  lol I'll be using Knox instead of regular hide glue.
Heres where the opinions come in,,,, :D
Do you's think I should heat treat it?,  it has a wonky deflex spot and has taken some set from tillering,  bout 1.5"
Its so close to tiller I was worried that the heat treating might scorch the limbs too badly?
Don't think I have enough wood on the limbs to have to take off alot of charring?
First heat treat job as well, don't know if I should or????
This is the bow I want to put those Garter Snake skins on as well

I'll send up some pictures and you's can have a look see
Just not sure what to do but don't really want to do just another flatbow, got lots o them
With the heat treat, willI be able to put in a fair bit of recurve? even if I loose most it will still be better than string follow   no?

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tpoof:
Man those are some crappy pictures  ;D

You can't tell really but it has very close growth rings spaced about 1/16th
Still has tool marks on the belly as well

Give me some feedback,..... ??? :)

tpoof:
Here's some better snaps  I think

tip, grip, belly, back

What you's think?? ???  ;D

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Hillbilly:
If the limbs are thin enough to bend well, I'd  maybe pull it backwards (gently) into reflex and lay the sinew to it. How long is it?

PS-like that handle shape, I make 'em similar to that sometimes.

tpoof:
Its 67" overall,,,65" nock to nock

don't know how I ended up with such measures,,,, ::)

I'm not sure if I can reflex it without heat, I think she'll blow!
Maybe steam?  That would also be a first ;)

Have a feeling this bow will teach alot

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