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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: hammertime on September 08, 2012, 11:34:46 pm

Title: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: hammertime on September 08, 2012, 11:34:46 pm

Hello all...Thought I would share some projects I am finishing up from the summer.This character elm is 54"ntn 64#@24 of draw,sinew backed.I like how sraight arrow did his turkey bow but knew I would never have the patience for that so I just glued on some L.W. turkey feathers over the sinew,turned out purty cool I guess.Not a big fan of short bows(wait till you see my next bow) but this one was a challenge to make and it sure zips an arrow,even at that short draw.!Thanks for lookin-Hammertime(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/Jan-Sept2012173.jpg)

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: hammertime on September 08, 2012, 11:58:55 pm

Having trouble with pics please hold...(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/Jan-Sept2012175.jpg)

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: Newindian on September 09, 2012, 12:07:49 am

Look at this newbie, they just don't understand craftsmanship >:D ;)

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: Zion on September 09, 2012, 12:32:26 am

Wow looks really cool. Can't wait to see a full draw pic! I'm personally a fan of shorter bows, so far looks like you did a good job.

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: sharpend60 on September 09, 2012, 12:38:22 am

I like asymmetry. So many bows I see are "perfect".

Long live asymmetry, character, and your own interpretation of "right"

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: hammertime on September 09, 2012, 12:46:25 am

sorry computer meltdown...try again(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/Jan-Sept2012182.jpg)

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: hammertime on September 09, 2012, 12:48:46 am

Thanks again for lookin(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/Jan-Sept2012184.jpg)

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: hammertime on September 09, 2012, 12:51:30 am

last ones...(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/Jan-Sept2012177.jpg)

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: hammertime on September 09, 2012, 01:14:09 am

  :) ::)(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/th_Jan-Sept2012179.jpg)

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: Josh B on September 09, 2012, 01:53:22 am

Oh my!  I like that! That is some serious character!  I am very impressed with the tiller.  I would've pulled the last few hairs from my head trying to do that.  I had to look at it for quite some time to really see how well you did.  Very nice!  Josh

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on September 09, 2012, 04:05:05 am

WOAH! been a while since I saw something similar, great job! I like the way its snakes, very clean looking, looks like you took great care when finishing it.

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: Del the cat on September 09, 2012, 05:36:33 am

Wow, pretty extreme.. I expect you'll need a rest from 'character' after that baby!
Del

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: lesken2011 on September 09, 2012, 09:29:36 am

Wow! You could name that one Roller Coaster!! ;)

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: hammertime on September 09, 2012, 01:23:33 pm

Thanks everyone!Yeah I really like the character,the other half of the log has even more twist and turns,should be fun and I have a snake skin for that one so cross your fingers.It shoots,so I am happy ;D.tung oil finish,osage tips and antler arrow rest-Hammertime

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: hammertime on September 09, 2012, 01:40:55 pm

here,s a better pic...(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/Jan-Sept2012176.jpg?t=1347206459)

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: coaster500 on October 04, 2012, 03:57:52 pm

Well fee, fi, foe fanny!!!  How did I miss this..... Wow I'm dizzy just thinking about makin that bend :)

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: druid on October 04, 2012, 04:03:44 pm

Beautifull character, I like it very much. I think there will be some problems with arrow rest.

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: Keenan on October 04, 2012, 07:00:24 pm

Got to love the character in that!  Congratulations on saving what most wood call firewood.

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: Trapper Rob on October 05, 2012, 09:44:31 pm

Great bow real nice character turkey feathers look great.
Rob

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: hammertime on October 05, 2012, 09:52:16 pm

Thank you gentleman for the kind words-no problem with rest Druid besides its kinda loud,gonna have to put some leather or felt on it .-Hammertime

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: HoBow on October 07, 2012, 08:15:04 am

You did a gear job on that one. 

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: hammertime on October 07, 2012, 01:44:57 pm

Thanks HoBow-The handle wrap is leather from our trade a few years back-good stuff-Hammertime

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: Buffalogobbler on October 17, 2012, 06:38:56 pm

Cool bow Hammertime, I like it alot!

Kevin

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: BowEd on October 17, 2012, 07:36:32 pm

What a bow from that challenging piece of wood.

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: hammertime on October 18, 2012, 12:08:11 am

Thanks guys...That's quite a compliment coming from a guy that can build a bow like yours up for BOM....that thing is awesome,but ya it was a challenge but worth it-Hammertime

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: Holten101 on October 18, 2012, 07:25:51 am

Absolutly awsome bow....I cant even begin to imagine what it must have been like to tiller (well, I can...but none the less). I love it....it really has soul.

I would have gone with another type of rest....but man, what a bow:-)

Cheers

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: Pappy on October 18, 2012, 07:26:26 am

WOW,Very cool,nice job on such a challenging piece of wood. The feathers on the back look really nice also.  :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
Post by: hammertime on October 18, 2012, 08:02:29 pm

Holten,Pappy...Thank you very much!I try to make  each piece into something unique,hence the arrow rest which does fit into the hand nice.Hope to take it out to the woods soon.-Hammertime