Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: tombo on December 18, 2009, 02:40:29 pm

Title: Long Elm self bow
Post by: tombo on December 18, 2009, 02:40:29 pm

Hi guys- Just finished; 71" n/n, 45#, cedar elm (S. Texas) with huisache nock overlays and huisache bark stain. Stave had some bad knots in one limb making tillering tough, so I just called it good. The stave also had narrow tips due to uneven splitting, so I narrowed them and made 'em stiff. The release is silk smooth.  Merry Christmas, Tom
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/atkinsont/ElmBow1004.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/atkinsont/ElmBow1005.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/atkinsont/ElmBow1010.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/atkinsont/ElmBow1009.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/atkinsont/ElmBow1015.jpg)
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Title: Re: Long Elm self bow
Post by: Pat B on December 18, 2009, 02:42:41 pm

Very nice Holmie, Tombo.

Title: Re: Long Elm self bow
Post by: tombo on December 18, 2009, 02:50:10 pm

Another shot. I didn't try actual Holmeguaard but used the idea to narrow and stiffen the tips.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/atkinsont/ElmBow1013.jpg)

Title: Re: Long Elm self bow
Post by: half eye on December 18, 2009, 02:52:51 pm

Very very nice....that style bow is this old mans favorite (well it's up there) for exactly what you said, they are smooth, yours looks like it was "born" to fly some arrows....very very nice

Title: Re: Long Elm self bow
Post by: nathan elliot on December 18, 2009, 02:59:58 pm

Nice looking bow, you did a great job on the tiller with such a knot in it! The handle looks real nice, I like the way it fits up the side of the fades.

Nat

Title: Re: Long Elm self bow
Post by: medicinewheel on December 18, 2009, 03:08:49 pm

BAAAAAD piece of wood!
Great job on this bow, congrats for the accomplishment!

Close-up of handle would be great; looks really special from here!

Title: Re: Long Elm self bow
Post by: tombo on December 18, 2009, 03:44:47 pm

Actually Medicine, I'm a bit embarrassed by the handle due to the fact that I only had a small piece of finished leather in the garage. It didn't quite wrap around as it should have. Just need to soak the leather in water and stretch it real good when you sew it,
Thanks for the nice replies! Tom
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/atkinsont/Handle.jpg)

Title: Re: Long Elm self bow
Post by: makenzie71 on December 18, 2009, 05:05:50 pm

Holy crap!  When are you going to start making this bow?  You've only got three years til you catch up with your pics!!

Nice, btw.

Title: Re: Long Elm self bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 18, 2009, 05:23:12 pm

Very nicely done. Jawge

Title: Re: Long Elm self bow
Post by: tombo on December 18, 2009, 05:39:09 pm

ha,ha,ha,ha ! Makenzie. I never can get the time to stay on my camera !

Title: Re: Long Elm self bow
Post by: barebo on December 18, 2009, 07:06:09 pm

That's a great looking bow from a tough piece of wood !! What are the dimensions at the transition from wide to narrow ??
I always wanted to try one in that style, and it's going to be a Long winter. Would Hard Maple work ?? Nice Job !!!

Title: Re: Long Elm self bow
Post by: medicinewheel on December 18, 2009, 07:43:03 pm

That handle sure looks good. And unique!

Title: Re: Long Elm self bow
Post by: OldBow on December 19, 2009, 01:04:50 pm

Quite the primitive bow! Wish I could shoot it. Bookmarked your self bow for Dec Bow of the Month, too.

Title: Re: Long Elm self bow
Post by: Innocente on December 19, 2009, 01:47:55 pm

if you name that bow, consider "rolling with the punches", seriously nice work.  i love the leather grip on it.