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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Thunder on December 03, 2014, 02:16:42 pm

Title: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: Thunder on December 03, 2014, 02:16:42 pm

Here's another American Elm sapling bow of mine that I wanted to share, it's 58" ntn, 50# @ 25", 3/4" at the nocks and it's from a very small diameter sapling(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh500/thundersdad/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141202_182650-1_zps9jcvsrj4.jpg) (http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/thundersdad/media/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141202_182650-1_zps9jcvsrj4.jpg.html)(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh500/thundersdad/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141202_183229_zpst9pgzb0h.jpg) (http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/thundersdad/media/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141202_183229_zpst9pgzb0h.jpg.html)(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh500/thundersdad/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141202_184620_zpsnl33ujsk.jpg) (http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/thundersdad/media/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141202_184620_zpsnl33ujsk.jpg.html)(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh500/thundersdad/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141202_184733_zpsrufkxcwf.jpg) (http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/thundersdad/media/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141202_184733_zpsrufkxcwf.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: missilemaster on December 03, 2014, 02:21:31 pm

Nice I like the coloration. Lets see the money shot

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: Thunder on December 03, 2014, 02:24:34 pm

Here's the rest of the pics. It has a weird knot in the middle of the upper limb that I left a little stiff, but it's a shooter. I've put over 500 arrows through it and it's still kicking.(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh500/thundersdad/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141203_114310-1_zpsfmov6fzr.jpg) (http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/thundersdad/media/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141203_114310-1_zpsfmov6fzr.jpg.html)(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh500/thundersdad/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141203_114340-1_zpsvi1irnhh.jpg) (http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/thundersdad/media/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141203_114340-1_zpsvi1irnhh.jpg.html)(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh500/thundersdad/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141203_114435-1_zps52hrvkib.jpg)[/URL[URL=http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/thundersdad/media/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/tiller-02-1_zps8ggdzedg.jpg.html](http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh500/thundersdad/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/tiller-02-1_zps8ggdzedg.jpg) (http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/thundersdad/media/Elm%20Reflex%20Deflex%20Bow/20141203_114435-1_zps52hrvkib.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: Thunder on December 03, 2014, 02:31:40 pm

That's the natural color of the cambium once it oxidizes. I take off the bark and selectively scrape off the cambium then coat it with a little polyurethane. The tannins in the cambium turns your fingers that color as well.  :)

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: Gaust on December 03, 2014, 02:57:48 pm

I like that bow.  Nice and simple.  Well done.
George

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: half eye on December 03, 2014, 03:14:04 pm

Thunder, saw both your last  bows ya posted. Absolutely beautiful in all respects.....but I especially like them as examples of Eastern Woodland pattern bows. One opinion from an old man dont mean much but them 2 bows are really well made.
rich

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 03, 2014, 04:49:09 pm

I like that un-braced profile. Very gentle and even curves. Nice work. Good elm is.......good elm!

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: burchett.donald on December 03, 2014, 04:57:59 pm

 Thunder, I like the tiller on that bow with the stiffer outers it looks quick and quiet...Nice looking hunter for sure 8)
                                                                                                                    Don

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: SLIMBOB on December 03, 2014, 07:11:34 pm

Very nice Sir!  Had the pleasure of seeing your Elm sapling bows in person.  All are well made.

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: 4dog on December 03, 2014, 08:18:27 pm

Thunder the elm master!!

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: Hrothgar on December 03, 2014, 08:24:57 pm

Nice bow, excellent tiller!

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: sleek on December 03, 2014, 08:51:23 pm

Gee whiz man! You know how to build em! If you got anymore of them saplings layin round let me know. I got osage that ill trade ya...

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on December 03, 2014, 09:06:01 pm

Another nice one.  Well done

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on December 03, 2014, 09:07:47 pm

Nice work, you're kicking out those sapling bows man

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: Thunder on December 03, 2014, 10:33:20 pm

Thanks guys  8)

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: 4dog on December 03, 2014, 11:08:47 pm

Ya know gilbert...christmas is almost here!!!! Elm bows are awesome...just sayin bro!!!

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: Pappy on December 04, 2014, 05:12:34 am

Nice job on # 2 you are knocking them out. ;) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: blackhawk on December 04, 2014, 07:05:15 am

Nice job :)

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: sieddy on December 04, 2014, 01:08:36 pm

I really admire that bow mate, the cherokee style one is fantastic also! :)

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: ajooter on December 04, 2014, 03:54:23 pm

Great looking bow along with your other elm.  How long did you season them before working them down and or starting to tiller them?

Title: Re: Another Elm Sapling Bow
Post by: Thunder on December 04, 2014, 04:07:43 pm

Both of these saplings were debarked and sealed with polyurethane, then laid on a rack in a hot Houston Tx garage for about 3 months. Then I worked then down, seems to be long enough. I'm no expert, but it's worked for me.  :)