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Main Discussion Area => Horn Bows => Topic started by: Bryce on December 17, 2014, 06:35:54 pm

Title: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: Bryce on December 17, 2014, 06:35:54 pm

Since I'm not 100% sure of what I'm doing this will not be a build along. Any and all advice is welcome.

These are some Roosevelt elk spikes I've been saving for such a project.

So far I've wworked the top curve down to where the billets have some bending motion to then.
I'm gonna soak them in water and then steam them so they are more manageable.



(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p696/Bryce_Ott/935F7FD1-AD30-46B0-AE62-B02966382C44_zpsibdu36o5.jpg) (http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Bryce_Ott/media/935F7FD1-AD30-46B0-AE62-B02966382C44_zpsibdu36o5.jpg.html)

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p696/Bryce_Ott/25442A2F-089E-4071-86FA-FD6B2ECB5E8B_zps9hmy9sxm.jpg) (http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Bryce_Ott/media/25442A2F-089E-4071-86FA-FD6B2ECB5E8B_zps9hmy9sxm.jpg.html)

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p696/Bryce_Ott/CE4486BE-3E53-4174-9D3E-D5600A49D6D7_zpsoszmhzcp.jpg) (http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Bryce_Ott/media/CE4486BE-3E53-4174-9D3E-D5600A49D6D7_zpsoszmhzcp.jpg.html)

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p696/Bryce_Ott/0E1BBF08-6AE2-46B4-B1B8-90B6318F8303_zpshjkbmydc.jpg) (http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Bryce_Ott/media/0E1BBF08-6AE2-46B4-B1B8-90B6318F8303_zpshjkbmydc.jpg.html)

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p696/Bryce_Ott/0E1BBF08-6AE2-46B4-B1B8-90B6318F8303_zpshjkbmydc.jpg) (http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Bryce_Ott/media/0E1BBF08-6AE2-46B4-B1B8-90B6318F8303_zpshjkbmydc.jpg.html)

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p696/Bryce_Ott/ED473F37-087E-478E-A350-B89551493D98_zpsuv5n3zok.jpg) (http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/Bryce_Ott/media/ED473F37-087E-478E-A350-B89551493D98_zpsuv5n3zok.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: wizardgoat on December 17, 2014, 07:12:00 pm

so stoked you are doing this, thanks for taking the time
will you be steaming a setback handle?

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: Bryce on December 17, 2014, 07:20:09 pm

When I do the splice I will set the handle back.
I want to take just a little bit of the curves out with some steam.
But I do t want to use too much heat and cook it or I'll loose some of the ridgedness and integrity.

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 17, 2014, 07:48:44 pm

This is going to be  8)..... :)
DBar

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: portlandfire on December 17, 2014, 11:59:55 pm

   Thanks Bryce.  I dldn't see ANY horns this year, so this will certainly make up for that ::).  I'm looking forward to "following along."

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on December 18, 2014, 12:24:38 pm

Awesome project

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: Aaron H on December 18, 2014, 12:28:53 pm

  8)  Oh yea,  this is gonna be great.  Thanks for letting us follow along Bryce

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: loefflerchuck on December 18, 2014, 12:40:38 pm

Can't wait to see how this turns out. I've been looking for a huge antler to make a cut from. Maybe some day. I know the old bows were made from trophy antlers and were still a pretty weak draw compared to sheep. This shows how much of the antler was reduced away. This will be fun to watch though

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: Parnell on December 18, 2014, 02:45:08 pm

Whew!  May the force be with you on this on Bryce!  I'll be watching, for sure. :)

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: bigfish on December 19, 2014, 06:02:53 pm

was thinking of doing the same so I will be following so I can do the same

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: JackCrafty on December 19, 2014, 11:42:44 pm

 8)

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: swamp monkey on December 20, 2014, 11:36:28 am

Bryce,  Glad to see you doing this.  I like the pic heavy thing you have going here.   good luck!

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: Bryce on January 11, 2015, 11:56:31 pm

I tried to steam the reflex out a little bit but to little avail...
So I started removing the cortex and left to dry for a few weeks.

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: stuckinthemud on January 20, 2015, 05:54:58 pm

Try very hot water with a dollop of acetic acid (strong vinegar - not malt, maybe white wine vinegar)??

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: Redhand on May 03, 2015, 10:39:09 am

That's a nice set of antlers they should yield a nice serviceable bow.  Making a bow out of antler can be a bit tricky but with patience you can do it.  I just finished making my first elk antler bow.

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: sleek on May 03, 2015, 11:57:43 am

WHAT! THAT THING IS SWEET! What the heck took you so long to join the site?! Welcome man and have a sit down, open a thread and introduce yourself.  Also some stats on that bow would be nice.

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: Bryce on July 07, 2015, 01:12:29 pm

Yep waiting for my splice to dry:)

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: lebhuntfish on September 02, 2015, 02:12:12 am

I want to see this one Bryce! Patrick

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: bowandarrow473 on September 04, 2015, 09:52:19 pm

Looking of foreward to seeing it, should be really cool to show off. " sir, I seem to have noticed your bows awesome paint job" "oh no this is elk horn" "..........what"

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: Bryce on September 11, 2015, 12:41:24 pm

Well I let the spliced area dry, for what feels like forever but I'm still unsure. I'm gonna stress it out a bit and see if I can't get it bending a little more before I sinew it and I'll update next week or so:)

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: JoJoDapyro on September 11, 2015, 01:32:40 pm

No photos?  >:(

Title: Re: Elk Antler Bow: Follow Along
Post by: Sockrablur on October 13, 2015, 01:48:13 pm

Wow, simply amazing. I marvel at this stuff, love to see it!