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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Ranger B on October 07, 2011, 07:56:50 pm

Title: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Ranger B on October 07, 2011, 07:56:50 pm

This bow is made from Winged Elm. It's 64" NTN. It is 45# @ 27.5" The tip overlays are cocobolo and phenolic. I am shooting a 10 strand D-10 string. Elm is a white wood. I stained it with red mahogany and then sealed it with Tru-Oil. I am very pleased with the performance thus far. It seems to be a very springy wood.

Genesis 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll210/RangerB/IMG_1130.jpg)
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Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: soy on October 07, 2011, 08:01:56 pm

Very nice! The stain job turnd out sweet ;)

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on October 07, 2011, 09:02:17 pm

Excellent. Well done. Jawge

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: hammertime on October 07, 2011, 09:08:28 pm

Nice work Ranger B!! Elm is probably my favorite bow wood and good for all kinds of archery designs,nice tiller tips and handle creation-Hammertime

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: nyarrow on October 07, 2011, 09:33:15 pm

Awesome looking bow! I'm just starting an elm my self. (red though)

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Arrowind on October 07, 2011, 09:53:48 pm

Beautiful!  Nice work!  Love it!

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: ErictheViking on October 07, 2011, 10:08:38 pm

that's a meat maker for sure Jimmy, hope your successful.

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: coaster500 on October 07, 2011, 10:49:52 pm

Very nice and the stain turned out sweet   :laugh:

I like the grip, Fancy!!

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: TurtleCreek on October 08, 2011, 12:27:50 am

gorgeous bow, love the grain

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: medicinewheel on October 08, 2011, 04:19:48 am

Nice bow, grain looks great!

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Ranger B on October 08, 2011, 09:31:06 pm

Here is the stave I began with. I got it from Pappy(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll210/RangerB/IMG_0440.jpg)

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Rick Wallace on October 08, 2011, 10:31:43 pm

Looks like you got a good shootin partner!!   ;)

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Ranger B on October 12, 2011, 05:28:06 pm

Cherubim got two deer in its first week of life.  It's a shooter.(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll210/RangerB/IMG_1165.jpg)
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll210/RangerB/IMG_1218.jpg)

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Hrothgar on October 12, 2011, 06:42:51 pm

Nice bow, nice kill!

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Ifrit617 on October 12, 2011, 07:38:04 pm

Sweet! that bow is now a keeper..  ;D

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Pappy on October 13, 2011, 07:43:48 am

Great job Jimmy,3 times. ;) :) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Dazv on October 13, 2011, 09:07:16 am

i love that stain job

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: GregB on October 13, 2011, 09:40:44 am

Fine bow Jimmy...I haven't made one now in two years, am thinking it's about time to start another one and it may be elm.

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Ranger B on October 13, 2011, 06:27:38 pm

Here is #3 in as many days.  I think Cherubim has proven that it's a shooter. 


(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll210/RangerB/CIMG0056.jpg)

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Gus on October 13, 2011, 07:17:42 pm

Yes Sir!!

A Fine looking Bow you have there!!!

And some Lovely Backstraps to go with it!!!

I'm currently stalking a Lacebark Elm at my Mother In Law's house...   >:D
The more I see and read about Elm the more I'd like to give it a go.

May your string never break, and your arrows fly true!

-gus

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Pappy on October 18, 2011, 10:28:25 am

Nice job Jimmy and I doubt if it's done yet. :) :) I need t get mine finished,just can't decide if I want to stain it or not.  :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Bitterguy on October 18, 2011, 01:07:53 pm

Great bow. I really like the effect that the stain gives the wood

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Ranger B on October 28, 2011, 12:13:36 pm

A pic of the bow at full draw.
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll210/RangerB/IMG_1262.jpg)

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Pat B on October 28, 2011, 12:16:25 pm

That is a sweet full draw pic! Elm is pretty inpressive bow wood ain't it Jimmy.  8)

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Parnell on October 28, 2011, 12:50:17 pm

Very nice, Jimmy!  Congratulations on the success.

Parnell

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Keenan on October 28, 2011, 12:56:07 pm

That is a sweet bow! love the name and the story! Congratulations.

Title: Re: Cherubim - a winged elm selfbow
Post by: Ranger B on October 29, 2011, 12:17:07 am

Thanks guys.  Yes, Pat I love the elm.  I have it braced at 7 1/2" which is high for a selfbow and I hold a long time at anchor when shooting yet that wood isn't showing any string follow to speak of.  I'm very pleased with it.