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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Whiskeyjet on May 07, 2018, 10:05:39 am

Title: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: Whiskeyjet on May 07, 2018, 10:05:39 am

So I’m way behind posting this one, it’s a 50” Osage and sinew, rattlesnake skin courtesy of Cipriano.  Never quite got the tip alignment perfect, but I finished her off back in August I think.  Pulls 50# at 22. This was my first go at a stave, as well as sinew backing. Up to this point I had made 6 board bows. This one was a big jump forward for me, and although it’s far from perfect I’m proud of how it turned out.  I got a lot of inspiration from these pages, and would like to recognize PatM in particular for the “smooth sinew” tutorial. I did my best to follow it and although the sinew never looked had as good as his, i was pleased with my results.  Thanks to all who share their knowledge so freely with beginners like me.

Hopefully the pictures post, first time using Flickr.

Thanks

https://flickr.com/photos/156598001@N04/sets/72157694891091554

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: BowEd on May 07, 2018, 10:49:06 am

Your getting a good hang of bend of things there.Nice work.Especially first time.Nice finish work too.You should be proud of that one.

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: stickbowbeard on May 07, 2018, 11:47:24 am

Good looking bow!

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: burchett.donald on May 07, 2018, 11:54:26 am

   Nice stick, like the pin nocks and the bend...Good craftsmanship and pictures...
                                                                                                                                 Don

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: JW_Halverson on May 07, 2018, 12:05:00 pm

That's nothing to sneeze at!  It just plain begs to be taken hunting.

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: upstatenybowyer on May 07, 2018, 08:13:36 pm

Awesome bow man  (-S The bend looks great!

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: Carl Galvin on May 07, 2018, 08:40:33 pm

 Cool bow man!

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: bjrogg on May 07, 2018, 09:08:45 pm

Nice bow. Looks like Lucky #7
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: Stick Bender on May 08, 2018, 05:36:47 am

Looks Great 👍🏻

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: sleek on May 08, 2018, 05:49:41 am

That aint far from perfect at all! Love it!

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: Redhand on May 08, 2018, 06:33:42 am

Sweet looking bow!

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: Bayou Ben on May 08, 2018, 08:43:06 am

Love the finish on this bow! I'm sure it's a fun little shooter.  I need to try one of these. 

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: DuBois on May 08, 2018, 09:14:13 am

Very nice! Is that bending in the handle any?

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: Whiskeyjet on May 08, 2018, 10:12:05 am

Thanks for the positive feedback guys! DuBois yes it is. The handle is built up with cork so you don’t really feel the bend though.

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: Taxus brevifolia on May 09, 2018, 09:23:22 am

It sure is beautiful

Title: Re: Osage/sinew shorty
Post by: RandyN on May 09, 2018, 10:21:40 am

Very nice looking bow. Great job.