Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Oglala Bowyer on March 26, 2012, 12:00:24 am
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Ok, I should've posted this along time ago. This is my five curve sinew backed ash. The bow is 48 in at 60lbs with a 24 in draw. I slapped on a couple of diamond back skins and the string is twisted rawhide. The arrows are red osier with trade points. The case was beaded by my wife :) and stitched the rest. Hope you like. Wildkatt, this ones for you >:D
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Here she is braced ;D
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Here are the diamond backs
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Beautiful bow thanks for letting us have a look. Ron
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Almost forgot the quiver
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Any pics unstrung?
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thats a nice setup , great job on the bow! can you post some pics of the string ? i think i would like to try one of those. tell your wife good job on the beadwork.
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Just add a good horse and some bison. Nice setup. ' Frank
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This bow took very little set after unstringing. Just as well I have between 4-5 layers of sinew
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Cool bow! 5 curves are definitely one of my favorite designs. That quiver is beautiful ! Josh
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that's a sweet set up you got there, Bub
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That is a killer tool :)
Sombody needs to hunt that bow!!!
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Very nice, really like the quiver too.
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Cool bow and quiver. Well done.
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very nice Bow and Quiver.
Is it a original trad. bow from the Sioux Teton Oglala Tribe?
Did they use sinew backed ash?
Greetz
Cord
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;D Very nice >:D as promised heres a pic of my rig. Gona give you a call this week sending a special package ur way >:D
Katt
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SWEETTTTTT
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Love it! a 5-curve is definitely in my future!
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That is a spectacular kit Oglala.
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Very nice. I wonder how I'd do drawing 60# with two fingers! I still haven't gotten myself a piece of ash...
I see some great bows from it.
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Awesome bow! I just love those short bows and this one just blows me away. I have one question for you, when you put the layers of sinew on, did you wait a few days in between layers? I ask because i usually do two layers and do it same day, I have never tried more than 2 layers on a bow before but i really wanna try and throw on about 3 to 4 on my next project this summer.
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Thanks for the kind comments fellas. Bambule, the answer is yes! Most of the bows we made came from white woods, either hickory, oak or ash. I know in Rosebud, SD they have Iron wood, hence the community "Iron Wood". But ash is the most prominent species of "bow wood" around these parts. Osage was acquired either thru trade or off the battle field. Ojibway, I put all the sinew on at once and will wait a month or so depending on how much I put on. Katt, I'll be waiting for your call.
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very primitive i like it
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How long did it take to apply it all?
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AWESOME! I WANT TO MAKE ONE! Thanks for posting this bow. I love it! Good job!
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Nate, I backed this bow early in the A.M. when all was quiet, nothing was stirring not even a mouse. It took appx 1-130 hrs to get everything the way I wanted it.
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Cool little bow. :)
Pappy
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Very nice bow, quiver an arrows. Jawge
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great kit! sweet bow and all.
would love to see some more detailed pix of those arrows.
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Truly a work of craftmanship and art. I would love to do a 5 curve. I'll put that one on the list. The quiver with the bead work is awesome. I would be interested in info on the red osier arrows (dia for and aft), especially for a #60 bow and the tips on the arrows.
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Flungonin, the arrows were orgininally smaller than 3/8, but I narrowed them to 5/16 and than used another stick and compressed all the fibers down to increase the spine. It worked! The arrows fly tru and straight. I was worried about them wobbling but they haven't. I believe this may have been my forefathers did this. Of course, they barrel tapered theirs as well. I might try that next time. BTW the arrows are 27 knock to tip. fletching is 7 inches with turkey feathers
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That came out great Joe. I like the very primitive look to it with the sinew wraps. Great tiller and love the quiver and arrows as well. Congratulations
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Excelent!!
I love it.
Pete
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real nice job it all looks great