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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: IndianGuy on January 21, 2015, 09:40:14 pm

Title: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: IndianGuy on January 21, 2015, 09:40:14 pm

Haven't posted a bow in a while so here is one I just finished. This bow was made from a honey locust stave I cut 14 months ago. It is 44" from nock to nock and draws 42#@20" The bow has a stiff 6" handle with a mild set back giving me 38" of working limbs. So the bow is actually being overdrawn at 20" this is accomplished due to the sinew /hide glue backing. I feel the bow will give another inch or so but needs to be broken in more first. The handle is red trade cloth and is bound with brain tanned buckskin. Green and rust red ochre adorn the bow along with a horse hair tassel.
 Since this picture was taken a few days ago I have added more sinew wrapping to the mid limbs and ochre them green giving. The bow has a nice overall look in my opinion.
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Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: IndianGuy on January 21, 2015, 09:44:44 pm

A few more pics with some dogwood arrows.

Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: PatM on January 21, 2015, 09:51:17 pm

Nice finish but looks a mite hingy above the handle.

Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: mullet on January 21, 2015, 09:51:32 pm

That is nice!

Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: Badly Bent on January 21, 2015, 09:57:05 pm

Nice, did you remove the sapwood on the honey locust?

Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: Aaron H on January 21, 2015, 09:58:36 pm

very cool

Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: IndianGuy on January 21, 2015, 09:59:25 pm

Yes the sap wood was removed. And I see what your talking about Pat but it s a play in the light The bow doesn't hinge, the bends are nice and even, Also you might notice that that upper limb in the first picture has not been ochred yet like the bottom and throws the eye off a little.
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Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: loefflerchuck on January 21, 2015, 11:28:05 pm

Nice set!!

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Post by: steve b. on January 22, 2015, 12:09:09 am

yes, very nice set.

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Post by: wizardgoat on January 22, 2015, 12:39:39 am

Cool bow set would love to see it unstrung

Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: IndianGuy on January 22, 2015, 01:30:47 am

Unstrung profile as requested.
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Post by: chamookman on January 22, 2015, 04:51:29 am

Very nice ! Bob

Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: Chief RID on January 22, 2015, 05:29:57 am

Fascinating IG. That thing has to be a real hoot to shoot. I would never be able to master it I don't think. If I could it would be my favorite style of tree stand bow. Perfect form and function as it was I am sure for the mounted archer. The red accent is stunning.

Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: Pappy on January 22, 2015, 08:33:33 am

Beautiful set as usual, very cool stuff. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: IndianGuy on January 22, 2015, 10:20:14 am

Thanks guys I appreciate the comments.
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Post by: wildkatt on January 22, 2015, 11:28:15 am

 8)

katt

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Post by: simson on January 22, 2015, 01:48:29 pm

A nice set indeed

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Post by: Joec123able on January 22, 2015, 02:16:09 pm

That's beautiful

Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: Onebowonder on January 22, 2015, 03:34:36 pm

Very impressive.  That's a lot of work from a limited amount of wood, (...and sinew).  ;)

OneBow

Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: xin on January 22, 2015, 10:52:02 pm

You really nailed it.  Beautiful work and very authentic looking.

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Post by: JonW on January 22, 2015, 10:57:14 pm

You Know what I think Cuz. The arrows are way cool.

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Post by: medicinewheel on January 23, 2015, 03:23:50 am

Very nice!

Title: Re: Lil 5 curved sinew backed honey locust.
Post by: Del the cat on January 23, 2015, 04:19:34 am

Woo, only just seen this one.
V cool
Del

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Post by: SLIMBOB on January 23, 2015, 07:09:57 am

Nicely done!

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Post by: Swampman on January 23, 2015, 08:16:18 am

Very nice.  Great looking arrows too.  Mike