Primitive Archer

I’m not seeing Simk,s bow anywhere here.  What am I missing?

Oh my goodness. Somehow when the bow comes off the tree and into the hand, it goes from looking like a mechanical thing to a piece of living art. You did an absolutely fine job on this bow. Thats they type of bow that will get the creative juices flowing and make a fella wanna make some shavings.

Got myself a new bow!

Interesting to see how the tiller changes in the hand instead of on the tree, I think this one’s done now, something to timber for next time!

Finished with cocobolo tip overlays. Bark tanned road kill squirrel skin grip and rabbit fur string silencer. Just one coat of tru oil so far.

Does BL darken in time like Osage?

I have a couple of bows I'm finishing this month hopefully. I'll post my favorite one! Other peoples beautiful bows  are great fuel to keep submitting them and putting in better work!

Thanks Eric. I’ve been contemplating that, but was afraid to gamble it. I want to try the fiberglass sleeve, but will stick with leaving the back ring intact into the sleeve and maybe blend the leather wrap into the wood for looks.