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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: PaSteve on January 17, 2019, 07:37:42 pm

Title: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: PaSteve on January 17, 2019, 07:37:42 pm: This is the fifth bow I've built, my first sinew backed and the first bow I've posted on Primitive Archer. After seeing some of the exceptional bows by some very talented bowyers posted here I was a little hesitant to post mine but here goes.
I got this stave from Clint last winter. After removing the sapwood, chasing a ring and cleaning up the sides I noticed a ring separation two rings below my established back. After removing two more rings and navigating a hairline split I was left with a stave that was getting somewhat narrow. I was left with a width of 1 1/4" so I decided to try my luck at sinew backing. I heat treated the belly allowed the bow to acclimate for 2 weeks then applied 40 grams of elk leg sinew to each limb in May. I left the bow to cure for 7 months and gained 2 1/2" of reflex. After tillering I'm left with 1 5/16" of reflex. I'm still struggling with my tillering skills but this bow shoots quite well and is pretty quiet even without string silencers.
Specs:
53" NTN
50#@26"
1 1/4" widest part of limb
3/8" width at tips
Red linen phenolic & Bighorn Ram tip overlays
Diamondback skins
Elk leg sinew
Dyed Deerskin handle
Leather lace
Dyed Beavertail arrow rest and pass

I'm sure the phenolic wasn't needed but I like the color contrast and reinforcement for FF strings. The bighorn ram horn was compliments of Pearl Drums and the deerskin was from a buck I killed with a selfbow and stone arrowhead.
Thanks for looking. I hope my pics show up. Steve
https://www.flickr.com/photos/155807693@N05/shares/o4s2EN
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: Bayou Ben on January 17, 2019, 07:48:28 pm: That's a fine looking bow PaSteve! I’ve never done a sinew backed bow but the tiller looks good to me. I would be proud of that one. Great job
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: bassman on January 17, 2019, 11:26:37 pm: Great job on that one Steve.If it shoots as good as it looks,and I am sure it does, you made a beauty. Love the curves.Nice job.
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: bjrogg on January 18, 2019, 03:58:39 am: Nice bow Steve. I'm still working on my tillering to. If I ever quit working on my tillering it's probably time to quit making bows.lol
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 18, 2019, 04:54:43 am: Great bow, Steve. I like that bow.
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: Danzn Bar on January 18, 2019, 05:13:50 am: Very nice first sinew bow
DBar
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: Sidewinder on January 18, 2019, 05:44:23 am: Very well done. Good for you. I think you nailed it.
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: Pappy on January 18, 2019, 05:44:41 am: Very nice looking bow, well done. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: hoosierf on January 18, 2019, 05:54:22 am: Great job, I like it very much.
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: M2A on January 18, 2019, 06:34:35 am: Nice bow. Skins and that redish handle sure sets things off.
Mike
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: ohma2 on January 18, 2019, 08:09:01 am: You have a good lookin shooter there
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Post by: osage outlaw on January 18, 2019, 08:57:37 am: That is a sweet looking bow! Great job.
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Post by: Will Tell on January 18, 2019, 09:15:30 am: That's a beauty
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: DC on January 18, 2019, 09:26:06 am: Very nice :D
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: rps3 on January 18, 2019, 10:48:15 am: Awesome looking bow.
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Post by: bradsmith2010 on January 18, 2019, 12:30:20 pm: congrats,, very well done,, and beautiful,,
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: PaSteve on January 18, 2019, 02:26:18 pm: Thanks for all the compliments. It sure means a lot coming from you guys. I've learned so much ever since I've joined PA. I'm grateful that there's so many excellent bowyers on this site willing to share their knowledge. Now, I'm working on some bamboo arrows to match my bow. Thanks, Steve
Title: Re: Sinew Backed Osage w/ Diamondback Skins
Post by: upstatenybowyer on January 18, 2019, 03:00:52 pm: Great job Steve! And truly remarkable for your 5th bow. I think I broke the first 100 or so, (--) so you're well on your way for sure. 8)