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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Knapper on May 25, 2017, 01:59:34 pm

Title: Snake Belly
Post by: Knapper on May 25, 2017, 01:59:34 pm: Hello men. Im here from the flintknapping channel and thought it would be nice to post my latest bow.
This is a bois D arc 63" TTT 40# @26". One layer of sinew covered with a rattle snake belly. The transition is black silk string. This is my first belly bow and it turned out rather well. Tip over lays are paduka, Black leather handle w/ rest insert. FF Flemish twist string. Hope you enjoy the view.
Knapper
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Post by: Knapper on May 25, 2017, 02:01:30 pm: ok
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Post by: Knapper on May 25, 2017, 02:02:30 pm: last set
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Post by: DC on May 25, 2017, 02:16:14 pm: Great job. What really caught my eye is the way the leather conforms to the rest :D
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Post by: Pat B on May 25, 2017, 02:21:37 pm: Very nice! The belly scales sure do make a nice backing. 8)
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Post by: High-Desert on May 25, 2017, 02:25:25 pm: Great looking bow! I've never seen the belly used before, it's a good and original look. That's may allow for two backing pieces per snake if skinned right.
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Post by: BowEd on May 25, 2017, 02:33:48 pm: Nice.Like the belly scales too.
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Post by: Aaron H on May 25, 2017, 02:48:56 pm: Great color on that osage, nice finish work as well
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Post by: upstatenybowyer on May 25, 2017, 04:53:27 pm: That one has a really nice look to it. Everything goes together and the bend looks sweet. Nice work sir!
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Post by: ntvbowyer1969 on May 25, 2017, 07:24:07 pm: Great looking bow! im never throwing away bellies anymore..love the tips also..
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Post by: Knapper on May 25, 2017, 07:53:20 pm: Thank you men for the look and kind words. I know that I don't post on here very much and I miss my time on line. But my thinking is that if I'm online then I could be working on a bow. Or a point. The knowledge and help here is beyond compare. Always sending people to this sight for info. There is no beret place.
Knapper
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Post by: selfbow joe on May 25, 2017, 08:01:56 pm: Those belly skins looks good on Osage. Nice work
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Post by: mullet on May 25, 2017, 08:41:44 pm: Great looking bow and the belly skins look real good. It was really relaxing lying down looking at the pictures. ;D ;)
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Post by: criveraville on May 25, 2017, 09:44:11 pm: Very nicely done on all levels. Another great bow!! I sure like what you did with the belly skins 😜

Cipriano
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Post by: Pappy on May 26, 2017, 05:38:19 am: Nice job, beautiful bow. :)
Pappy
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Post by: H Rhodes on May 26, 2017, 08:03:27 pm: Looks great David.
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Post by: bradsmith2010 on May 27, 2017, 11:21:58 am: that looks great,, love the snake skin,, and curves
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Post by: wizardgoat on May 27, 2017, 08:50:35 pm: Nice bow! Belly skins are an awesome backing
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Post by: Stoner on May 28, 2017, 07:41:40 am: Great craftsmanship. I sure wasted a lot of snakes. I usually just cut up the center of the belly with a pair of scissors and pull off the hide. Now I can get two for one by cutting down both sides. Once again great job. John
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Post by: Knapper on May 31, 2017, 09:09:24 am: Thanks all for the look. And kind words. I just love building and making stuff. Like this bow most I just end up giving away or hanging on the wall.
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Post by: osage outlaw on May 31, 2017, 09:13:00 am: Great looking bow. I've done the snake belly scales before and really like how they look.
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Post by: Knapper on June 01, 2017, 12:04:45 pm: Well O Outlaw I am not an artist but when I see something I can make it and probably got the idea from you. That's why I love PA so much there are so many talented people here!
Knapper