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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Shaun on July 27, 2014, 03:20:37 pm

Title: 4 Winds Bow
Post by: Shaun on July 27, 2014, 03:20:37 pm: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/MoJam/4windsBow003_zps95e60295.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/shaunw/media/MoJam/4windsBow003_zps95e60295.jpg.html)

Ah yes, MOJam. Always an inspiration to see old friends, new friends, bowyers and bows. Could not resist a $15 stave that looked to have at least a couple ELB's in it and was 12 years old. Split off the belly, split the face for a total of 3 ELB blanks plus a short second belly split ... number 4.

Then a friend loaned me Laubin's American Indian Archery which was new for me though I'm sure you all have it on the shelf. Page 59/60 has a set of drawings and specs for a "Martin" design short bow with flipped tips. Had to do one and here is is: 48" NTN 50# @ 23" one piece osage. Arrow is 24" BOP with a head napped by someone else - I think from a nap-in gathering at my place set up by John Bybee 2 years ago. All I can say about if for sure is that the head is modern and not by me. Enough talk, on with the pics

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/MoJam/4windsBow027_zps35e59bde.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/shaunw/media/MoJam/4windsBow027_zps35e59bde.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/MoJam/4windsBow028_zpscf318e16.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/shaunw/media/MoJam/4windsBow028_zpscf318e16.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/MoJam/4windsBow020_zpsd1dc19c7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/shaunw/media/MoJam/4windsBow020_zpsd1dc19c7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 4 Winds Bow
Post by: Shaun on July 27, 2014, 03:22:47 pm: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/MoJam/4windsBow033_zps02393137.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/shaunw/media/MoJam/4windsBow033_zps02393137.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/MoJam/4windsBow034_zpsb8cc44c4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/shaunw/media/MoJam/4windsBow034_zpsb8cc44c4.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/MoJam/4windsBow039_zps2c122545.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/shaunw/media/MoJam/4windsBow039_zps2c122545.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 4 Winds Bow
Post by: Shaun on July 27, 2014, 03:35:25 pm: I know, I know, totally useless without the full draw pic. Here is most of the 50# at 23"

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/MoJam/4windsBow021_zpsc3e08d31.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/shaunw/media/MoJam/4windsBow021_zpsc3e08d31.jpg.html)

This tiny little bow has ferocious power and would stick the arrow in the dirt on the far side of that buffalo - from 10 feet at a full gallop. Since I am not that good a rider, maybe not that good a shot and unlikely to ever get the chance to try, this bow will follow a different path. This bow will attend a Sundance in northern Iowa in early August. The number 4 has much significance in this way. Especially the four directions or 4 winds. Not only is this an authentic native style of short bow, it was the 4th split from the stave and the arrowhead has a special mark in the stone

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/MoJam/4windsBow032_zps0aa32603.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/shaunw/media/MoJam/4windsBow032_zps0aa32603.jpg.html)

Hence it will be a "medicine" bow. Special thanks to whoever made this head and to all who continue to inspire me to make bows.
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Post by: IdahoMatt on July 27, 2014, 03:54:06 pm: Very cool looking set Shaun. I love that head.
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Post by: half eye on July 27, 2014, 04:19:45 pm: Got to love them short bows, very nicely done sir. (aint a toy is it?)
rich
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Post by: blackhawk on July 27, 2014, 04:30:00 pm: Killa lil rig there Shaun!!! :)
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Post by: Pat B on July 27, 2014, 04:49:14 pm: Great little bow, Shaun. Well done! 8)
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Post by: JonW on July 27, 2014, 06:40:36 pm: Awesome work and forethought put into that bow.
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Post by: Will H on July 27, 2014, 06:50:25 pm: Sweet!
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Post by: Badly Bent on July 27, 2014, 06:50:40 pm: Impressive bow Shaun, can't help but like that one. :)
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Post by: mullet on July 27, 2014, 08:05:22 pm: Excellent bow, Shawn! And I can spot one of Scott's Points, easy.
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Post by: Ken S on July 27, 2014, 08:10:32 pm: Killer bow right there!
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Post by: Lee Lobbestael on July 27, 2014, 08:44:08 pm: Wow looks great!
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Post by: burchett.donald on July 27, 2014, 09:22:40 pm: Sweet bend on that one Shaun, gotta be some mojo/medicine in that set ... ;)
Don
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Post by: Trapper Rob on July 27, 2014, 09:46:42 pm: Great looking bow.
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Post by: Aaron H on July 28, 2014, 11:34:24 am: Great looking bow you got there. I love shorties. Awesome full draw pic, tiller looks great.
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Post by: Knoll on July 28, 2014, 11:56:43 am: Ya musta gone right to work on it after MOJam. Fab weapon!
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Post by: PaulN/KS on July 28, 2014, 09:11:50 pm: Nice job Shaun. You sure got your moneys worth out of that nice stave. I was expecting the ELB bows from it but that short bow is just way cool.
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Post by: Chas on July 28, 2014, 10:53:29 pm: Wow! That is way cool, you got that done super quick too!
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Post by: okie64 on July 28, 2014, 11:26:34 pm: That is an awesome looking little bow and point!
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Post by: simson on July 29, 2014, 11:56:33 am: Like that bow and point. great job.
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Post by: Arrowind on July 29, 2014, 09:38:31 pm: Sweet! Love that arrow too!
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Post by: soy on July 30, 2014, 01:18:05 am: Love seeing your work, job well done sir ;)