Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: paulsemp on March 24, 2020, 07:44:04 pm

Title: simple osage with sinew string
Post by: paulsemp on March 24, 2020, 07:44:04 pm: Been a while since i posted anything. Been making a bunch and thought this would be a good one to post. From dead standing stuff and had been roughed out and sitting in the corner for years. About 60" long and 40 to 45 at 26". 2 ply sinew string. Homemade braintan handle wrap. Sinew from pearly drums and fresh deer hide from badly bent. Thanks for looking.
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Post by: paulsemp on March 24, 2020, 07:45:02 pm: Also my shepherd died last year and now got a 10 month old lab. He figured out real fast where to sit while im processing sinew
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Post by: bradsmith2010 on March 24, 2020, 07:45:51 pm: Wow that's a nice one,,,,congrats
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Post by: silent sniper on March 24, 2020, 07:55:26 pm: Simple and elegant, beautifully done!
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Post by: wstanley on March 24, 2020, 08:21:16 pm: Very nice! Keeping it primitive!
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Post by: TimBo on March 24, 2020, 08:23:03 pm: Nice - there is a bit more going on profile-wise than just a stick, but it still LOOKS really simple. That's the same look my dog has when any sort of meat processing is going on...
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Post by: chamookman on March 25, 2020, 02:25:56 am: Glad to see Your post Paul ! Classic look to the Bow, good lookin' Pup too. Take care Bud - Bob.
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Post by: simson on March 25, 2020, 02:31:54 am: Beauty! A classy primitive from a knotty stave. You did great all around and the sinew string is the topping.
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Post by: GlisGlis on March 25, 2020, 03:53:52 am: great bow. Love the sinew string. keep it primitive )P(
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 25, 2020, 05:59:07 am: Another fine bow my friend. You can have that string though :)
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Post by: Yellowstave on March 25, 2020, 06:15:32 am: Great looking bend there!
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Post by: Aaron H on March 25, 2020, 06:47:07 am: Excellent work Paul. It's beautifully simple
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Post by: paulsemp on March 25, 2020, 06:58:03 am: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS/PEARLY/PD/DRUMS on March 25, 2020, 05:59:07 am
Another fine bow my friend. You can have that string though :)

I don't know. This is probably the fifth or sixth one I've made and I feel like I I'm getting better at them. I believe the prior ones I twisted too much which gave it some stretch. Honestly I don't think this string any worse than a thick b50. I like all kinds of bows but I have a certain Nostalgia for the real primitive ones
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Post by: Will B on March 25, 2020, 06:59:06 am: Great looking bow! Beautiful knotty osage
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Post by: Marc St Louis on March 25, 2020, 07:01:26 am: Very nice
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Post by: Hrothgar on March 25, 2020, 07:36:00 am: Good job on a knotty stave, tiller is right on.
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Post by: bjrogg on March 25, 2020, 07:37:19 am: Looks great Paul. Funny how quickly those dogs learn things like that. My daughter’s dog knows the sound of the garage door and the microwave. Knows I’m going to give her a little treat.

Bjrogg
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Post by: Deerhunter21 on March 25, 2020, 09:48:37 am: thats an awesome bow paul!! i also really like the sinew string. I feel like it gives the bow a little bit more meaning.
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Post by: BowEd on March 25, 2020, 08:17:55 pm: Sweet characterish bow Paul.Like the full draw.I've never met you but like your conviction/style/and showing of it.Should make a sinew string for a bow myself sometime but use up the sinew on other bows' backs.
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Post by: wizardgoat on March 26, 2020, 09:19:51 am: Nice one buddy!
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Post by: Whiskeyjet on March 26, 2020, 04:43:27 pm: Nice bow, love the sinew string!
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Post by: Stixnstones on March 26, 2020, 06:08:00 pm: Beautifully simple bow buddy, and that string just adds to the whole primitive aspect... great work as always
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Post by: PaSteve on March 26, 2020, 06:18:05 pm: Great looking bow especially with all those knots. Well done.
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Post by: Dvshunter on March 27, 2020, 11:50:25 am: That's a beautiful bow they Paul. Sorry to hear about the shepard
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Post by: paulsemp on March 27, 2020, 01:47:10 pm: Thanks guys for the nice comments. I've been making and shooting more modern styles lately but I still love the real primitive stuff.

Thanks Dave but it was time for her to go. She was having a hard time walking and went out on a high note as far as I'm concerned. The only thing that was terrible about it was it happened while I was at Elm Hall last year. It was a rainy day and I had a few drinks in me and my wife called to tell me she was going and there was nothing I could do about it being 5 hours away. My brother-in-law and father wrapped her in ice for me I came home and put her in my backyard the next morning where she belongs. Just wish I was there to deal with it
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Post by: bownarra on March 28, 2020, 01:26:25 am: Lovely bow and a beautiful dog. Don't underestimate their intelligence, dogs are wonderful creatures and a Lab is right up there! Mine knows my every move and what it means.
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 28, 2020, 07:47:33 am: Sorry for the loss of our dog.
The bow is beautiful. Well done.
Jawge
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Post by: rps3 on March 28, 2020, 09:27:21 am: Great looking bow, and the sinew string just tops it off. Makes me feel like I should at least learn to make one.