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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Matthias Wiltschko on April 24, 2011, 08:51:43 am

Title: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: Matthias Wiltschko on April 24, 2011, 08:51:43 am

Hi guys!

This one was a little bit tricky to tiller, because of the reflex in the lower limb and the deflex upper limb.
The belly is only late wood and the limbs are 2 growth rings thick.
Length: 69"
45#@28"
Stringfollow: 1/2 inch
150fps with 10gpp

(http://www.bogenbau-wiltschko.at/pix/boegen/ciconia/Traditioneller%20Bogenbau%20Matthias%20Wiltschko%20Flachbogen%20Ciconia.JPG)
(http://www.bogenbau-wiltschko.at/pix/boegen/ciconia/Traditioneller%20Bogenbau%20Matthias%20Wiltschko%20Flachbogen%20Ciconia%20(2).JPG)
(http://www.bogenbau-wiltschko.at/pix/boegen/ciconia/Traditioneller%20Bogenbau%20Matthias%20Wiltschko%20Flachbogen%20Ciconia%20(3).JPG)
(http://www.bogenbau-wiltschko.at/pix/boegen/ciconia/Traditioneller%20Bogenbau%20Matthias%20Wiltschko%20Flachbogen%20Ciconia%20(4).JPG)
(http://www.bogenbau-wiltschko.at/pix/boegen/ciconia/Traditioneller%20Bogenbau%20Matthias%20Wiltschko%20Flachbogen%20Ciconia%20(5).JPG)
(http://www.bogenbau-wiltschko.at/pix/boegen/ciconia/Traditioneller%20Bogenbau%20Matthias%20Wiltschko%20Flachbogen%20Ciconia%20(6).JPG)
(http://www.bogenbau-wiltschko.at/pix/boegen/ciconia/Traditioneller%20Bogenbau%20Matthias%20Wiltschko%20Flachbogen%20Ciconia%20(7).JPG)
http://www.bogenbau-wiltschko.at/ciconia.html

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: HatchA on April 24, 2011, 10:04:00 am

Oh man, that bow is BEAUTIFUL!!!

I split an Ash log yesterday and got some nice staves from it.  You've raised the bar and inspired me, both at the same time.

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on April 24, 2011, 12:02:12 pm

I like that a lot.  The wood looks like bone it is so white. :)

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: ErictheViking on April 24, 2011, 01:06:11 pm

beautiful finish work Mathias, on the unbraced pic you can see how the stave is going in two different directions. very nice as usual. :)

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: Lombard on April 24, 2011, 01:12:20 pm

Your finish is awesome on that bow.

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: BowJunkie on April 24, 2011, 01:21:15 pm

Awesome looking bow. I wish I could make one that nice.

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: BowJunkie on April 24, 2011, 01:31:45 pm

I was wondering how thick is the leather handle, and what type of leather is it.
Very nice looking handle.

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: HatchA on April 24, 2011, 07:47:58 pm

Originally saw this thread on my phone at the in-laws today - just got home and seen it on the "big screen" and man...  I can't stop looking at the pictures...  I'm in LOVE!!!

So many questions...

Did you leave the handle a little bulbous or is it two rings thick like the limbs and it's bulked up under the grip with something?  (I'm guessing it's bulbous)

Just what did you finish it with??  I love the firat picture where you can see the reflection of the grass...

The limbs...  Long, slow tapers or same width from face to midway, then tapered?  Tapered to what size?

Come to think of it - specific dimensions..?

Just beautiful...

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: Arrowind on April 25, 2011, 03:06:16 am

Beautiful! Amazing! Awesome! I have to say that is one of the best bows I've seen.  I really like the simple,elegant look.  The finish is amazing.  I've been wanting to try ash.  I actually have some in my garage...I only hope I can make something half as good as this. I would also like to know what HatchA is asking....   GOOD JOB!

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: medicinewheel on April 25, 2011, 04:21:05 am

Nice bow Matthias!

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 25, 2011, 12:17:03 pm

Nice looking bow. Well done! jawge

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: youngbowyer on April 25, 2011, 06:08:53 pm

Beautiful tiller, i love it

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: eflanders on April 26, 2011, 01:16:56 am

What a gorgeous bow  :o

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: Pat B on April 26, 2011, 02:08:41 am

Very nice bow with a beautiful tiller. The finish work makes the wood look like ivory!  8)

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: ohma2 on April 26, 2011, 10:11:21 am

very nice,bow and photos

Title: Re: Ash - Flatbow - Ciconia
Post by: Matthias Wiltschko on April 27, 2011, 12:49:19 pm

I am glad that you like the new bow.

@HatchA
I left the handle a little bulbous, as you guessed.
The finish is hard wax, used for floors and can also be used for children's toys, no poison, no nothing and it even smells great like herbs.
The limbs are slow tapered to a tip width of 8mm.
I already gave the bow away. Sorry, no specific dimensions.

@BowJunkie
The leather is about 2mm in thickness. I don't know what kind of leather it is, I got a lot of different leather pieces from a friend.

Matthias