Author Topic: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics (Read 711 times)

StoneAK · « **on:** March 19, 2011, 10:07:00 PM »

Here is some pics of my newest Self bow let me know what you think. I will post some of the tiller later. Thanks

Don't mind my daughters room it was the only place we had to take pics right now

okie64 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:18:00 PM »

Great lookin bow. Love that walnut handle. Does it have a backing on it?

StoneAK · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:21:00 PM »

I used a paper backing on it 3 layers thick. I went a little overkill with it. I didn't think that it needed it but I didn't want it to break on me. just over cautious.

StoneAK · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:38:00 PM »

I will be posting a maple and purple heart bow that I am in the process of tillering now she is going to be beautiful

hova · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2011, 02:24:00 AM »

from what i hear take your time with the purpleheart.

great lookin bow.
-hov

Ironfist_Canada · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2011, 09:06:00 AM »

Purple heart does need time. I built a wide long bow with it and backed it with hickory . Gave it to a friend and hes still shooting it after 6 years . Taken quite a few Snowshoe hares with it. John.

PEARL DRUMS · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2011, 09:41:00 AM »

Where is the money shot? FULL DRAW MISTER! Nice work!

Dave Bowers · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2011, 12:51:00 PM »

very nice

StoneAK · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:26:00 PM »

Thanks for all the tips on purple heart I have worked with it on gun stocks with my father before. I am using it for tip overlays and a riser on a maple bow I should start the finishing part tom. and I will start to post some pics

StoneAK · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:21:00 PM »

Pearl Drums there is your money shot. I appreciate the Vet comment since I am a disabled Vet. I served 10 years in the Army and just got out last summer so thank you for your support. Nice kit too. I am a guitarist as well

Javi · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:28:00 PM »

Very nice

TimB · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:39:00 PM »

Love the walnut handle. I've only made two bows, but I used walnut in the riser on both of them and I just love the way it looks, especially next to red oak.

StoneAK · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:43:00 PM »

I have made about 6 bows now and use them all. This is the first walnut I love the contrast. Love to see some pics of your bows

TimB · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:48:00 PM »

My second is awaiting it's finish which I can hopefully do after work tomorrow. Pics will follow shortly after.

okie64 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2011, 07:39:00 AM »

Purpleheart is very pretty wood and great for tips and risers, just not a very good belly wood.
Heres a hic-backed purpleheart that the belly fretted on.

Heres a purpleheart powerlam in a trilam bow and tips on an osage bow. It is maybe the hardest wood I've ever worked with.

StoneAK · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2011, 11:02:00 AM »

I like the Lams looks like a great bow

Ironfist_Canada · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2011, 06:52:00 PM »

Here are some pics of myPurpleheart longbow.

Ironfist_Canada · « **Reply #17 on:** March 21, 2011, 06:53:00 PM »

Handle Area

Ironfist_Canada · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2011, 06:55:00 PM »

Bocote Tips

Ironfist_Canada · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2011, 06:55:00 PM »

Handle area before shaping

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