Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Bonsai on June 11, 2010, 09:48:38 am
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Hi all,
here's a new one from me.
It was an old Flatbow of mine that i dont shoot anymore.
My little daughter (7) want to have a new one, with Snakeskin and Recurves, so i had to start ;D
51" ntn
20# @ 25"
in Germany it is very difficult and really expensive to get Snakeskin, i only have a non spectacular Snakeskin "Cerberus rynchops"
To get a little "Fire" in it, i backed the bow first with rawsilk stained in orange and red, at least i know that the next try get a little bit more from the orange ;D
Then i glued on the Snakeskin and let the bow dry 1-2 days
The handle is smoothed black Stingray, also stained with red and orange.
the whole Gallery is here
klick here (http://picasaweb.google.com/100087729703304744512/NewBornAcaciaRecurveBow#)
Here are some pics
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Nice work.Cool bow. :)
Pappy
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more pics
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Fulldraw
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Very nice. Acacia wood? Haven't heard about it - from Africa?
How does that wood work, any close comparisons?
Looks like she's going to have a great time with it.
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Talented!
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@Parnell
maybe it is my mistake.
It is robinia pseudoacacia
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Awesome bow. I love the backing, but the profile at full draw is absolutely stunning. What a nice bow.
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Awesome finish work!
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If I'm not mistaken, Robinia Pseudoacacia is the Latin name for Black Locust, and is native mainly to the eastern half of the United States. I know similar species of Locust grow elsewhere, but I don't think they would be exactly the same as Robinia Pseudoacacia.
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cacatch, im not sure that Robinia Pseudoacacia is correct.
In Germany we say Robinie, Black Locust is also correct.
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Very nice bow! Great to see your daughter involved in archery. Jawge
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wow nice finish and curves on that one
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beautiful craftsmanship, i bet she is a very happy girl.
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Robinia pseudoacacia is the same as Black Locust.
The wood is original from the States and came to Europe at about 1600 from a french guy called Jean Robin.
Greetz
Cord
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:)
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Sometimes you can trust Wikipedia to be 100% accurate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinia_pseudoacacia
Nice bow.
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Sweet little bow-nice profile and tiller, great job on that one. I really like the effect of that orange dye with the black skin, too. That stingray grip is cool. The smile on your daughter's face says that she likes it-looks like she's handling it well, and it has plenty of room for her to grow into over the years.
Black locust (we call it 'yaller locust around here :) ) is naturalized in many parts of Europe now just like a lot of Eurasian trees are naturalized here. I've seen bows on here from all over Europe made from local locust over the years. The early European settlers took it back home with them because the wood is so decay resistant. One of the few woods that can be in contact with wet soil for years and years without rotting. Also one of the absolute best firewoods.
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very nice bow ,love that grip. the pics of your daughter makes me want to get out old albums and review some shots of my girl shooting.
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Very nice locust recurve and a great save. The tiller is beautiful, as is your daughter. If I tried to put that much bend in a locust bow it would be fretted from tip to tip. ;D
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Her smile, says all, that needs to be said.
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wow, exellent bow. I like the curves and the reddish skin.
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Hello,
thx for your comments!!
Zarah made second place on a 3D-Tournament yesterday, seems that she like her new Bow ;D
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Great post ! Congrat's to your girl, she's getting a great start with selfbows. I am working a black locust stave right now. Love the wood. ' Frank
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That looks great, and your daughter looks pleased.I really like the handle also.All around good job. God Bless
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man thats a sweet bow I like the snake skin and handle-Hammertime
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Great little bow!