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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: CrazyHorse1969 on July 14, 2016, 04:58:23 pm

Title: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: CrazyHorse1969 on July 14, 2016, 04:58:23 pm
I traded Pearl Drums hand tied trout flies for this Elm stave. After working on the stave for two weeks in the 90 to 100-degree heat here in Colorado, I finished it. The bow shoots great, and I am happy with it.

Thanks for looking.

Specs and such:

Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25” (I tempered the stave and—lightly—flipped the tips.)
Medium brown leather dye
Almost a whole can of Helmsman Spar Urethane
Rat Snake skin/sinew (artificial) accents (scraps, really)
Deer hide lace handle wrap (same here, scraps)
Leather floppy rest
Sinew (artificial) bow string
Mink fur silencer
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 14, 2016, 05:20:30 pm
Sweet bow Scott. The tiller is spot on and I love the finish work.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: Weylin on July 14, 2016, 05:27:07 pm
Beautiful bow all around! Nice work. I appreciate your attention to detail. you should enter that for the BOM contest for sure!
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: bjrogg on July 14, 2016, 05:35:21 pm
Looks like it was worth every drop of sweat and a fantastic use of scrap materials. Nice bend should be a shooter for sure.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: GB on July 14, 2016, 05:47:44 pm
That's one sharp looking bow.  Nice work!
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: SLIMBOB on July 14, 2016, 05:52:06 pm
Cool looking bow right there!
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: CrazyHorse1969 on July 14, 2016, 06:03:13 pm
Geez, thanks, ya'll. I'm really still a greenhorn (I don't even have a dozen bows under my belt yet), but I'm doing my homework, mainly here on the PA Web site, and working hard at it. Plus, for me, Pearl Drums has been a BIG help too.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: Badly Bent on July 14, 2016, 06:39:28 pm
Real nice finish work there and great looking bend at full draw. Ya gotta be happy with that one CrazyHorse.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: bjrogg on July 14, 2016, 07:07:41 pm
One question is that albino mink? Maybe Ranched or is it dyed ?
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: CrazyHorse1969 on July 14, 2016, 07:15:33 pm
Quote from: bjrogg on July 14, 2016, 07:07:41 pm
One question is that albino mink? Maybe Ranched or is it dyed ?

Great question. I have been using these. I use them for fly tying, too, of course!
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: JW_Halverson on July 14, 2016, 07:35:37 pm
That bow looks mighty fly!
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: CrazyHorse1969 on July 14, 2016, 09:46:20 pm
Quote from: JW_Halverson on July 14, 2016, 07:35:37 pm
That bow looks mighty fly!

Pun intended ;)
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 14, 2016, 09:48:07 pm
Tiller is right on. I be she draw's smoothly. Jawge
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: Swampman on July 14, 2016, 09:50:45 pm
That is a great looking bow.  Nice work.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: Knotty on July 14, 2016, 10:15:10 pm
Very nice color on that finish, and tiller looks amazing.
Must be great to shoot! Beautiful work.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: CrazyHorse1969 on July 14, 2016, 11:24:16 pm
Thanks! Looking forward to working on another stave soon.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: Mounter on July 14, 2016, 11:31:52 pm
Purr-D.......
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: Chippintuff on July 15, 2016, 12:50:08 am
That is a fine looking bow.

I have been wondering for some time whether it is as critical to follow the grain and the growth ring on a kinky wood like elm. Does it have less tendency to crack?

WA
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: H Rhodes on July 15, 2016, 01:57:55 am
Fine looking bow!  Your tiller looks excellent.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: Lehtis on July 15, 2016, 03:24:43 am
I do like this kind of handwork!
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: Will B on July 15, 2016, 07:25:16 am
Great bend on that bow and the finish work is excellent.  Great job!
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on July 15, 2016, 08:01:54 am
Very nice bow. I like that full draw.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: doggonemess on July 15, 2016, 12:15:05 pm
It's like a peep sight! Very cool bow, great work.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: Marc St Louis on July 15, 2016, 12:41:42 pm
Very nice bow
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: Hans H on July 15, 2016, 03:08:54 pm
thumbs up, like it,
Hans
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: mullet on July 15, 2016, 03:23:33 pm
That bow is pretty, even coming from an Osage snob. ;)
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: Stixnstones on July 15, 2016, 07:30:23 pm
nice work all around.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: Redhand on July 15, 2016, 08:02:16 pm
Beautiful bow. Very nicely done.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: CrazyHorse1969 on July 15, 2016, 11:52:57 pm
Quote from: Chippintuff on July 15, 2016, 12:50:08 am
That is a fine looking bow.

I have been wondering for some time whether it is as critical to follow the grain and the growth ring on a kinky wood like elm. Does it have less tendency to crack?

WA

As far as I know, once the bark is removed--well, that is the back of the bow. But more seasoned guys/gals here on PA probably know more about Elm than me.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: DuBois on July 16, 2016, 12:53:20 am
Looks like you been at it for years to me. Very nice bow and finish work.
Title: Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
Post by: Carson (CMB) on July 17, 2016, 12:45:21 am
Very nice work. Looks like a shooter!