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Syringa character bow (updated)
Keenan:
The kink in this one limb is probably going to be one of the hardest areas to work with. It's a sharp dip and the wood in that area is fairly hard and simmilar to a burl. I don't think I will be able to heat or steam this one out completely so I will try to decide how to make the profile work into the bow. Keenan
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Keenan:
And here are a few more pics of the challenges ahead. Most would consider this endever a foolish waist of time and energy and I have plenty of wood that is straight and clean. However I like challenges and I'm convinced that character bows always teach you so much more. I just hope my lesson isn't to just pick a straighter piece of wood. LOL Keenan
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Ryano:
Looks good so far keenan, keep up the good work.
El Destructo:
I have never thought about using ....syringa......Lilac .....for a Bow....I have two Lilac Bushes in the Yard.....they had better look out!!!
Gordon:
I was over in Keenan's neck of the woods this weekend and saw this stave. I'm not sure I would be brave enough to take on a piece like this, yet alone do it as a build-a-long! Keenan also showed me some of his finished bows - that boy can sure turn out a fine bow.
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