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Offline LeightonM

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54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« on: August 18, 2017, 09:49:38 am »
Here is a bow that I finished up a while ago. The stave had some back ring violations and I decided to try my first backed bow of any kind. You all were very helpful with the process whether you knew it or not! (Lots of good info on this site past and present)
  I made the rawhide myself from a deer hide. The sinew was harvested myself also. The rawhide was use to cover a less than perfect sinew job. Its a smooth shooter.
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  Handle: Jute wrapped
  Tips: walnut/deer antler laminate
  Draw weight: 59# @ 27"
  Finish: 4-5 coats of tung oil

Offline Pat B

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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2017, 10:02:47 am »
Very nice bend. Well done.   :OK
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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2017, 10:06:42 am »
You are right, lots of good info on here past and present. Looks like you put it to good use. Nice bow LeightonM. 👍👍
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Offline Parnell

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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2017, 10:18:52 am »
Look at the bend!  Well done!
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Offline silent sniper

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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2017, 11:28:09 am »
The bend looks perfect! Great Job!  SS

Offline BowEd

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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2017, 12:14:20 pm »
Nice bow with self gotten materials with a very nice tiller.
BowEd
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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2017, 12:16:58 pm »
Very nice.  Well done
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2017, 01:00:12 pm »
thats a great huntin bow,, congrats (AT)

Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2017, 03:18:36 pm »
Sweeeeeet! (-S
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Offline Stick Bender

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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2017, 05:54:01 pm »
Very nice great looking bow congrats !
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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2017, 08:12:19 pm »
Nice looking bow. Nice work

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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2017, 01:15:38 pm »
Nice bend at full draw!
Good work, as Brad said for hunting a good length and weight.
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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #12 on: August 19, 2017, 02:02:44 pm »
Sweet looking bow man. Spot on fd! Cheers- Brendan

Offline dirthas

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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #13 on: August 19, 2017, 02:56:07 pm »
That looks like a swift little bow! Really pleasing tiller

Offline Aaron H

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Re: 54" sinew/rawhide backed osage
« Reply #14 on: August 19, 2017, 02:57:30 pm »
Oh yeah, sweet bend