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Redhand:
After starting the sheep bow, I decided to give another antler bow a try.  I shot this bull, and thought that I might do a European mount with the antlers.  But then I started to see a bow hidden in that rack, so grabbed that set and started the task of making an antler bow.  Here is the picture of the antlers.

Redhand:
First I cut the tines off, then tried to figure out the best way to split the antlers.  So far this is what I ended up with.

Redhand:
I soaked the antlers in water for about 1 1/2 months, then I pulled them out of the water and attempted to straighten them out.

Redhand:
For about a month I left these antlers clamp to the boards, I wanted to make sure they were good and dry before I took the clamps off.  So this is where I am at so far.  I am in the process of pulling sinew and making hide glue.  Then I will lap splice the two pieces together and start to lay down the sinew.

BowEd:
Very interesting and good build Redhand.Thanks for showing.

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