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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Fundin on April 09, 2009, 08:03:45 am

Title: Wych elm longbow
Post by: Fundin on April 09, 2009, 08:03:45 am

This is a longbow I made, it started to chrysal in one spot so I made a wood removal and repair, its 40#@27" and a target bow, 71"ntn

Overlays are cowhorn
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Fundin/elmbow/nock.jpg)

Handle is moose leather
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Fundin/elmbow/handle1.jpg)

Fix is made with elm heartwood and wrappings are irish linnen
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Fundin/elmbow/fix.jpg)

Here is the bow strung
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Fundin/elmbow/brace.jpg)

Here is some pretty, light colored heartwood
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Fundin/elmbow/belly.jpg)

Back trapped for speed, cambium layer for looks
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/Fundin/elmbow/back.jpg)

Title: Re: Wych elm longbow
Post by: GregB on April 09, 2009, 08:17:41 am

Nice looking bow and looks like a good fix!

Title: Re: Wych elm longbow
Post by: Dane on April 09, 2009, 09:38:21 am

This is a very elegant bow. Beautiful work. Fundin, you mostly hang out on Paeloplanet, don't you? If so, I'd love to see more of your work here.

Dane

Title: Re: Wych elm longbow
Post by: DanaM on April 09, 2009, 12:22:15 pm

Nothing wrong with this bow she's a beauty, thanks for sharing :)

Title: Re: Wych elm longbow
Post by: Pappy on April 09, 2009, 12:25:49 pm

Beautiful bow,I love the look of that wood,looks like a nice save to me.I am sure the bow thanks you for the trouble. :)
   Pappy