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Title: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: 330bull on March 02, 2009, 01:19:47 am
Hello,

This bow is yet another Hazelnut bow that came off my Grandpa's property.  The handle wrap is also from an elk hide that I inherited from my Grandpa once he passed away.  I finished out the cherry bark a little differently on this bow.  I tried leaving all of the natural lichen on the bark and only scraped off "streaks" of the purple skin underneath.  If you ask me, other than sturgeon backing there's no "cooler" looking bow backing around.

Special thanks to Gordon for helping me wrap the handle.  I have always sucked at it, and Gordon spent a solid 3-4 hours with me helping me with it.  I believe now that I could easily tackle crafting my own handles from this point forward, as long as I take it slow and never settle for imperfection.  Thanks Gordon!

I call the bow the "Drop Tine" because its lower limb has a nice little drop in it, and secondly because the bow is so unique and non-typical.

OK here are the stats:

- Bow is 57.5" tip to tip
- 1.25" wide at the handle and naturally tapers based on the crown meeting the belly.  The last 12" on both tips eventually decrease to 3/8" wide.
- 60# @ 26", no kidding.  I didn't even toast the belly or anything.
 - No reflex or deflex, it's naturally straight with no string follow.

I have posted a lot of pics of the bark only because I think it's super cool.

Enjoy the pics!

Joe


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Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: 330bull on March 02, 2009, 01:21:48 am
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Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: chep on March 02, 2009, 01:51:59 am
Joe, I like that character of that bow. Well done.
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: Gordon on March 02, 2009, 02:18:56 am
I'll say it again Joe - that is one very cool bow! The way you did the cherry bark makes it look like it grew naturally on the bow. Very nice!
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: nickf on March 02, 2009, 02:39:51 am
gorgeous!
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: Far East Archer on March 02, 2009, 04:41:20 am
Very nice bow!
I must say, the cherry bark is quite pleasing to eye.
Good job on this bow.

Makes me want to get lacing, the handle is great!
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: AndrewS on March 02, 2009, 05:26:18 am
Cooooool looooooking boooooow :o
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: JustAim on March 02, 2009, 05:42:19 am
That looks very nice.
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: Pappy on March 02, 2009, 06:23:39 am
Man that is a beauty,very well done. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: DanaM on March 02, 2009, 07:26:32 am
Distinctive looking bow Joe :)
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: Timo on March 02, 2009, 08:04:26 am
top shelf stuff right there! Very nice.
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: GregB on March 02, 2009, 09:04:06 am
That really is a beautiful and unique bow! Congrat's on a job well done! ;)
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: Jesse on March 02, 2009, 09:05:29 am
Cool bow . Great tiller :)
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: TRACY on March 02, 2009, 10:42:16 am
Very nice bow! Looks functional and artistic.

Tracy
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: Pat B on March 02, 2009, 10:57:35 am
Well Joe, you have got my wheels turning again. ;) The bark looks great the way you have done it.  8) I always liked the look of the cleaned, coppery bark backing and the way I did my recurve with the mosses and lichens left on but the combo of the two methods is even more pleasing to the eye as well as a functional camo backing. I'll give it a try on the bow I'm making now that you sent the bark for. What tool and method are you using to remove the lichens? The bark I did remove the lichens from before seemed to scratch when I used a scraper.
   This is a very beautiful, well tillered bow and apparently a worthwhile hunting weapon. Excellent job!
I still haven't tillered the Hazel stave you sent last year. I've done a little bit of basic shaping but after seeing this bow I need to put the osage away and make myself a hazel bow. ;)
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: hedgeapple on March 02, 2009, 11:10:45 am
that is one nice bow!  Great job.
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: OldBow on March 02, 2009, 11:25:51 am
Good Job. You obviously spent some time on the handle. Got your fine weapon bookmarked for March Self Bow of the Month, too.
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: Barrage on March 02, 2009, 11:42:13 am
Really nice bow!
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: Bowbound on March 02, 2009, 12:09:39 pm
Nice bow, i especially like the bark and the handle. :) :)
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: Postman on March 02, 2009, 12:15:26 pm
very nice - especially the back n handle
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: El Destructo on March 02, 2009, 01:15:15 pm
                                       Can only Say...........I like It!!!!!!!!! I like It A Lot!!!!
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 02, 2009, 01:19:39 pm
Joe, excellent work! Jawge
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: Keenan on March 02, 2009, 02:09:05 pm
Now that is a true beauty Joe. Great looking bow and the fact that you have no string follow without toasting or reflex is a testament to your craftsmanship. Congratulations on a great bow.     Keenan
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: Grizzzly on March 02, 2009, 02:25:32 pm
Very nice work !!! I like it alot !! Very PRIMITIVE looking , just how I like them. How did you do the bark backing ? Any how to's out there on that procedure ?
 John
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: 330bull on March 02, 2009, 04:28:23 pm
Thanks to everyone for such humbling compliments.  I still have to state that Gordon really helped guide me through the handle wrapping; he and John Strunk(original design) need the credit here.

Pat B:  I scraped the bark with a pocket knife, that's it.  Also, I soaked the bark in warm water for 10 minutes after I cut the outline with scissors.  Then I applied with TBIII while it was still "moist".  The bark will be 95% dry within 24 hours of being soaked and applied on tthe limbs, and I usually let the bark sit and breathe in my home for another two days and let it dry on the limbs.  Call me if you need any help; but I doubt you do!
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: Stoker on March 02, 2009, 04:32:43 pm
Very nice really like the handle.
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: cheapshot on March 02, 2009, 05:51:29 pm
Man that's pretty. The tiller looks great. The way you did the cherry bark, is very unique.
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: adb on March 02, 2009, 08:58:30 pm
That is a super cool bow. You've definately done right by the tiller... a bow that short needs to bend through the handle, and your tiller is perfect. 0 set is a testament to that. The bark backing is also VERY unique. Well done!! ;D
Title: Re: "The Drop Tine Bow" - Hazelnut with Cherry Bark
Post by: ricktrojanowski on March 02, 2009, 10:10:13 pm
Joe
That is a SICK looking bow!!!  The tiller looks perfect.  I really like the backing, I have to agree about the beauty of that cherry bark left naturally.  It looks like the bow was grown.  Awesome job.  You should be very proud of your work.