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bjrogg:
I have this little Osage sliver I made into a bow awhile back. I first braced it at the last Primitive Archery meet in Marshall Michigan.

I’m pretty sure Knoll would remember it as he was sitting right next to me and I could see the fear I his eyes and see the evasive manner he used to protect his vitals.

I did some more work on it when I got home and got it shooting really nice. I forget the weight now but it spit a 600 grain arrow out surprisingly quick.

It isn’t going to hold up to heavy shooting though so I set it aside thinking maybe I might someday sinew back it.

I have never sinew backed a bow and hoping to avoid a bunch of learning it the hard way lessons. I thought I’d show it to you before I started.

I’m not sure it’s even a candidate. Knoll’s reaction was very understandable. It’s very narrow. Twist will be a huge concern.

I know it’s not ideal that I shoot it as much as I did. I’m sure I had a couple hundred arrows through her at around a 23” draw.

Always amazed at how little wood can make a bow.

I’m probably going to be too busy to get at it right away and even have trouble keeping up with replies but I look forward to your thought and experience.

Here’s a couple pictures

Bjrogg

PS knoll miss you buddy. Hope all is well

bjrogg:
It’s not very wide

Bjrogg

That’s a arrow next to it

bradsmith2010:
looks good give it a try,,,

Pat B:
I think that would be a perfect candidate for sinew backing, Brian.  :OK

bjrogg:
We’ll looks like that two votes for it’s a go.

I will have to make it one of my priorities this winter

Bjrogg

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