Chokecherry build along?

[elkbreath]

keep em comin!  and thanks for the effort.

[Tunkel]

So- I got the front profile pretty close to where I want it (at this point), and I'm pretty close to floor tiller stage.  I like the reflex in this stave. Tomorrow, I'll sand the back and hopefully have a string on it by evening.  I'm working on another chokecherry bow that's at about the same stage. We'll see if I can tiller 2 bows in 1 weekend   .  The other one I'm working on is real special to me.  It's the other half split from the stave I made into my girlfriend's first bow, and I want it to complement but not imitate hers.  It will be fun when we can shoot them together   . (mushy, I know- sorry gang  :D )
 
 
 
 

[Dave2old]

Thanks for all of this, Tunk. When shaping, did you pay any attention to back grain, as with osage? What are the finer points to heed? Do you plan to back it? Sure glad your toes aren't painted red!      dave

[Tunkel]

The back is a pristine growth ring, and my centerline follows the grain. I don't think I'll back it, I want to keep it real simple. With the width and light reflex, I should have a pretty efficient bow as long as I creep up on my draw length nice and easy. I do want to try silk on one of these pieces of chokecherry, though. There are lots of cool little knots and pinholes that I think would look great peeking through a thin layer of silk, or even super thin rawhide.  I like this wood, it feels a lot like pacific dogwood. And, I've got lots of it! Thanks for the interest, this is fun.  Ah- another thing- can anyone point me in the direction of some good writing about finishes? I've been following Strunk's chapter in tbb mostly.  All of my bows have either leather dye and polyurethane or varathane, or tung oil.  I like the leather dye/varathane combo, but I wouldn't mind trying something new.