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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Pat B on January 03, 2012, 06:46:25 pm
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Here are two winter projects I have started. The first one is from a 2" diameter osage pole that Mike McGuire gave me at last years Classic. I sawed the pole in half lengthwise, put spacers between the two halves and bound them together for a few months. I did this to prevent them from taking too much backset and to help prevent twisting. All I have done with this half is to remove the bark. You can see it has a relatively thin sapwood. It is cut to 64" long and 1 5/8" at the center. I tapered the last 8" of each tip down to 1" wide for now. Here are a few pics...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/2inchosagepole002.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/2inchosagepole001.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/2inchosagepole004.jpg)
The other project was a gift from Keenan at the last Classic. It is a 47" yew blank, cut out in the style of the Northwest bows. It is about 2 1/4" at the widest points on each limb. The sapwood was pretty thick so today I reduced that to about 3 rings but there are violations above them on the back. I will sinew back this bow but I want to get it bending some first. Here it is...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/47inchyewmodocKeenan003.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/47inchyewmodocKeenan006.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/47inchyewmodocKeenan004.jpg)
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Another nice start there Pat. I just love the grain of yew wood. That combined with the sapwood, I think makes a beautiful bow. Looking forward to the end results for sure.
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Two winter projects, no snow and sunshine. Brother, you're blessed >:(!
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I want to see that shorty yew bow bending Pat. Very cool.
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I will say that I made a bow from a similar Osage sapling about 7 years ago thinking it wouldn't amount to much with all the pins and knots, but I enjoy shooting that bow more than all the rest I've made. Looks like some fun projects Pat. Good luck and post final pics.
Tracy
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Looks like good stuff...that yew looks sweet >:D
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Only 2 winter projects Pat? Are you slowing down in your old age?
Just kidding. These look like some fun and challenging pieces. I can't wait to see what you make from that osage twig. Good luck and keep us posted.
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looking good pat.
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Looks like fun stuff on both Pat...are you gonna flip/recurve the tips and pull some reflex in with the sinew on the yew? I can't wait till some of my yew dries to make some west coast na bows.ill be a watching and waiting :)
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Nice, Pat. Looking forward to seeing that yew bow, especially!
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This just made my day Pat. You got that looking very nice already!, Sturgeon fishing just started for the year. ::) :o just thinking outloud >:D Funny thing is I have been looking very hard at that Osage sapling that you gave me at the Classic. ;D Imagine that
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Did I give you the other half, Keenan. I was trying to think who I gave it to. COOL!!! Its ready to tiller. I don't know if you remember this particular yew stave(blank) but it had mostly sapwood(so I thought). I reduced the sapwood down quite a bit today and can barely get an inch or 2 of floor tiller.
I do plan to flip the tips somehow and add reflex when I add the sinew. I want to read more about these bows. I'm looking for suggestions or ideas so I can progress.
Clint, these are for me. ;D I have 2 bow trades coming up and 3 other bows to make. Sometimes I feel like it but I'm not getting THAT old yet! ;)
Tracy, I made another one a few years ago but let it go into about 6" of reflex. After heating it enough to get it back to controlable limits it cracked across the back. I still have the bow and will repair it. Ever since I read about Sonny Imans "Limbow" years ago in PA Magazine I have craved one. Hoping this will be the one.
Me too, Pearlie! 8)
Art, I'm praying for snow. We had good snows the last two years and can't buy a flurry this year. You have to remember we grew up in Savannah. Snow was a treat when we were growing up. Both Marcia and I love it and enjoy our woods in all weather conditions...even that nasty old snow. ;)
It is beautiful wood Charlie and gets better with age.
I hope you can say that in a few months, Bryan. ;)
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Remember these pat by yewarcher?...they might help on ideas and def on the inspiration dept. :)
I know they do for me ;)
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=20512.0
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Anothef great pair of projects to follow. Can't hardly wait.
Vamonos Pat!! We're burning daylight...
Cipriano
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Thanks Blackhawk. That will come in handy.
Cipriano, actually the days are getting longer! ;)
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let the fun being...i really cant wait to see what you get out of both them sticks...john
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Looks like a great way to spend the winter. :) :)
Pappy
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all the best for your projects, i'm sure you'll make a god job out of that stave....
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Looking good, Pat. We don't slowdown we get more precise. LOL. No snow here either. I'm tickled with that. Less time snowblowing. :) Jawge
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morning pat-great projects! will be anxiously awaiting the progress.
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I think its on its way George.
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Pat, yes the stave you gave me is the other half of that one. Looks like a twin. ;D As far as flipping the tips. If your doing just a slight flip I would do dry heat with oil, if you want a tight sharper flip then boil or steam.
I remember that stave well. It's the one that seemed to scream NW replica ;D
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Once I get it bending pretty good I'll decide if I want a small or bigger recurve tip. Time to go scrape some wood! ;)
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im interested to see that pole turn into a bow... I have one about the same size I got from cipriano and am looking for some ideas. Mine has a good 4" of perfect natural reflex, and it would be nice to keep some.... Cool projects.
Jon
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Jon, I have better luck adding the reflex I want than depending on natural reflex. My last one had way too much reflex and has suffered an injury because of it.
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Yeah I'm inking about removing some, and Ill probably back it with rawhide cause there are a few knots on the back.
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Look forward to following allong on these!
Josh
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After reading the same article, I went and cut my sapling from a stump that I previously cut for firewood ten years prior. I clamped the halves to cauls to control the reflex. Learned the hard way on a hickory sapling earlier. Good luck and have fun.
Tracy