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Offline Jmilbrandt

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New Juniper Bark Backed Bow
« on: April 02, 2014, 11:32:20 pm »
I made this a while ago for a friend who did a lot for my family and I. This was my small way to try to repay him for all that he had done. It is 64" long and pulls 40# at 28". The belly is Jatoba and it's backed with hickory. The power lam is hophornbeam and the handle lams go, from belly up: hophornbeam, jatoba, mulberry, black walnut and erc. The backing is unique, it's juniper bark. The tips are from some Hawaiian Mountain Goat horn given to me by Al Haberman. Hope you guys like it. Sorry about the full draw, I know it's not 28" but it's all I have.
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Offline Jmilbrandt

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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2014, 11:33:09 pm »
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Offline Swatch

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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2014, 12:00:11 am »
That is a nice looking bow.  I never even thought of juniper bark as a backing! It looks good though.

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Offline lostarrow

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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2014, 12:01:27 am »
 Great looking bow!  Feels good to give back , doesn't it.  Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2014, 12:07:21 am »
Very nice looking bow.  Great photos.  I like how you brought the backing to points near the grip,  backing looks awesome by the way. 
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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2014, 04:15:20 am »
Superb!  :)
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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2014, 05:35:16 am »
Now that's a beauty. Nice job.
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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2014, 07:25:22 am »
Cool!!!  8)
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2014, 08:17:04 am »
I like it!
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Offline Jesse

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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2014, 08:54:09 am »
Great job. That juniper bark looks really cool 8)
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Offline autologus

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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2014, 09:45:18 am »
Very nice, I was wondering if ERC bark could be used as a backing when I was debarking a stave.  I may have to try this sometime it looks beautiful and I love those tips.

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Offline johnfolchetti

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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2014, 10:29:02 am »
Simply lovely. Very nice work.
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Offline ohma2

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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2014, 11:19:30 am »
you did yourself proud there your friend should be equally thankfull.
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Offline adb

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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2014, 12:09:55 pm »
Very very nice!! Superb attention to detail, and excellent craftsmanship. Your tiller looks good, too.
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Offline Peacebow_Coos

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Re: Juniper Bark Backed R/D
« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2014, 12:13:26 pm »
Nice looking bow that's a beautiful shooter sir
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