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Hickory bow build.
superdav95:
Good tip alignment too. That’s always the worry with these sinewed bows is keeping the tips in line. I got luck here. I put a straight board across the bend at the tips to keep them straight while drying up sinew. Works pretty good.
superdav95:
Here’s where I suspect I’ll cut in the shelf and how I’ll shape the handle up. My recipient likes this style handle so why not give him what he likes! I will likley leave the shelf bare for him to dress how he wishes. It will be rounded as shown in pencil.
superdav95:
Here’s where I plan to put the string bridges if I go that route. I’ll cover with leather too. Here’s a few pics of what they will be similar to.
PEARL DRUMS:
Looking very good. I really appreciate neat and clean workmanship. Ever considered the Grumley Deerslayer style bridges?
barebo:
I've built just over 80 bows - no glass - staves all natural and some flat sawn with bamboo or other backings. They were all pretty good serviceable bows. Had 2 break and made replacements of course. Now, upon seeing the amount of technique's you've implemented to move this stave into a rocket launcher puts me in 3rd grade at the hands of a college professor!
I'm in awe after being "out of the loop" for some time now, how the art of bow building has advanced. I'd sure love to be able to actually put my hands on this one after you have it finished to simply nock an arrow and let it fly. Amazing, and Pearldrums is spot on, the meticulous attention to detail is evident and reflected in the bow. Wow!
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