Author Topic: Walnut from the tree to the Bow full draw and shot pics (Read 572 times)

StoneAK · « **on:** March 24, 2011, 12:44:00 PM »

I finally had a good walnut stave that I cut down over a year ago. Yesterday My son and I started to rip it down and turn it into a character bow. all we used was 10 inch draw knife and some wedges I will post pics of the process later on tonight. Wish us luck as we chase the grain on this thing.

formerbutcher · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2011, 01:45:00 PM »

I don't chase a ring on Walnut, remove the bark and thats the back of your bow.

Good luck, i look forward to the progress !

don s · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2011, 01:50:00 PM »

i agree. just remove the bark and there's your bows back.don

StoneAK · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2011, 08:35:00 PM »

I have got the bow laid out pretty good now. It is going to be a good unusual bow I will post some pics again here in a few minutes. I removed the bark you are right that is the best way for walnut. It isn't straight by any means but it will be a lot of fun to make. Thanks for the post everybody

Living_waters · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2011, 10:04:00 PM »

sweet!!! The dark wood is a little more compression strong, it will make a sweet bow. I have one I plan on trying to chase the sap wood down to about 1/8 above the dark wood. Looking forward to seeing how yours turn out. keep them coming.

StoneAK · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2011, 10:43:00 PM »

Thanks Living_Waters I have about 8 more drying in the garage. 4 hickory 2 more walnut 2 Maple. I love to try and make these type of bows they are just fun. Send me some pics of yours when you start.

formerbutcher · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2011, 10:09:00 AM »

Looking good StoneAK ! Keep the pics coming

ARCHER2 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2011, 10:22:00 AM »

Yep, that's gonna be a really pretty bow. I'd love to have a good walnut stave to build one from. Be sure and show us the end result.

StoneAK · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2011, 10:58:00 AM »

Archer2 I have a couple of staves. Let me see what I have out in the garage maybe I can help you out.
They may not be the best but I will check for you. in a little while and pm you with some pics.

StoneAK · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2011, 08:32:00 PM »

Working on the tiller now can't wait until its finished

formerbutcher · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2011, 08:46:00 PM »

Looking good, i'd get the outer 1/3 bending more, looks like it's getting ready to hinge just out of the fades. What weigth and draw length are you going for ?

StoneAK · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:13:00 PM »

StoneAK · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2011, 12:41:00 AM »

The bow lifted in the grain so I backed it with sinew reflexed the tips and left it to shoot with I love character bows. The uglier the better

NYArrow · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2011, 06:14:00 AM »

Nice job! Too bad the backing lifted a bit on you. What was the final dimension's (length, weight, draw, brace)?

okie64 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:28:00 AM »

Great job on that one. That walnut is some beautiful wood.

StoneAK · « **Reply #15 on:** April 05, 2011, 10:27:00 AM »

The wood lifted in a small hinge that was in the limb during tiller. So I decided to back the bow with sinew and give some reflex to help with performance. The backing saved the lift in the wood it almost broke on me thats why I chose the sinew. it is 64" NTN 45# at 28" and the brace is 7 inches.

b.glass · « **Reply #16 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:49:00 AM »

That is really nice. It has a nice profile! I like it!

StoneAK · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2011, 08:06:00 PM »

Thank you

StoneAK · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2011, 08:10:00 PM »

I have shot the bow at least a hundred shots and hanging in strong. Talk about being hooked on traditional archery. Starting from a tree that I cut and split then worked into a killing machine is enough to keep me going for a long time.

Living_waters · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2011, 11:13:00 PM »

Nice save, something about shooting one that should have never made it..Looks good!
Bow building ought to have a support group for those that are addicted. Took a perry reflex boo hickory ought of the oven last night and turned down the heat to finish a osage and mulberry character staves. I wish I could say it gets better StoneAK but it only gets worse.

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