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Offline KellyG

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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #20 on: December 30, 2010, 07:19:00 AM »
again I see a beautiful bow. I have got to get a bow built and then try some of this differnt backing but at this rate I will never get half of what I have seen here a try. Again Great looking bow!

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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #21 on: December 30, 2010, 07:20:00 PM »
Excellent    :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #22 on: December 31, 2010, 07:15:00 AM »
Kendall that is one of best looking selfbows I have seen. That bark on the back really sets it off. Thanks for sharing. Dean
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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #23 on: December 31, 2010, 07:50:00 AM »
That bow is awesome! The wraps add a neat accent to the bow as well as cover the skive joints. Are the wraps silk thread? And, how do you attach the wraps? Cyanoacrylate glue or titebond?
Thanks for showing the bow. Very inspiring.

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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #24 on: December 31, 2010, 09:52:00 AM »
What a beauty   :thumbsup:      :notworthy:
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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #25 on: December 31, 2010, 03:01:00 PM »
Thank you everyone for your nice comments. Bruce, the wraps are nylon fly rod wrapping thread.You can get all kinds of different colors and diameters. I used the largest diameter.I used a string serving jig.Lay the thread on the limb and put a little spot of superglue on it.Let it set up good before you start wrapping.About half way thru your wrap lay a loop down of the same thread, wrap over it till you've covered the area you want,cut the thread free from the jig[keep tension it the thread you cut free],put the freed end thru your loop and pull the loop thru. cut off excess thread,burn the thread end with alighter and put a thin layer of superglue on the entire wrap. After the glue is dry,finish with Tru-Oil using an artist brush. No big deal. Hope this is understandable.

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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #26 on: December 31, 2010, 04:44:00 PM »
Kendall, That is one perty bow....You Done Good!
The broadhead used, regardless of how sharp, is nowhere as important as being able to place it in the correct spot.

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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #27 on: January 02, 2011, 08:57:00 AM »
Thanks for the explanation on how you do your wraps; very clear and understandable.

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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #28 on: January 02, 2011, 09:24:00 AM »
ONe of the nicest tillers/bow I have seen on here.  Good job.

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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #29 on: January 02, 2011, 06:54:00 PM »
Very nice bow!!! I think you stole my dreamhouse too.......
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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #30 on: January 02, 2011, 07:01:00 PM »
SWEETTTT I like it.
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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #31 on: January 04, 2011, 02:46:00 AM »
Realy cool looking ,great job.
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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #32 on: January 08, 2011, 09:47:00 AM »
Very nice bow! I love the cherry bark.

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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #33 on: January 10, 2011, 08:59:00 PM »
Look like you could make a living being a bowyer with a bow like that!
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Offline 1oldbowguy

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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #34 on: January 10, 2011, 09:11:00 PM »
Very nice looking bow, congrats!
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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #35 on: January 11, 2011, 08:28:00 AM »
Does cherry bark give much back protection or mainly looks?

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Re: Cherry bark / Osage selfbow
« Reply #36 on: January 11, 2011, 09:23:00 AM »
Cherry bark(choke cherry) not only gives protection but also a little zip to a bow. It is pretty tough stuff!
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