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Offline Nim-rod

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Maple bow
« on: April 27, 2011, 02:58:00 PM »
This wood was cut last september and after splitting I did not really think it was going to amount to much of anyhting. There is a weak area that wanted to hinge right away but turned out ok for what it was intended. I backed it with material cut from an ARMY uniform I wore in El Salvador last year hence it's name 'Salvador'. 43# @ 26" and 62" nock to nock. Flemish string I made myself. I made it for my 14 yr old daughter as a gift.
After no success with board bows (my own fault)and years of not trying at all I'm getting back into this hobby since I have a house to work out of. I'm working on the sister stave to this one but have the same weak spot and it seems to not want to be a bow but I'll keep at it. This is my first "shooter" but won't be my last!
 
 
 
 
 
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Offline Nim-rod

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Re: Maple bow
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2011, 03:03:00 PM »
Oh and the rest is otter hide/fur trimmed short and glued to a oak burlrest same burl for the tip overlays and the handle is Jute twine wrapped and TBIII covered. I love the way that handle came out and intend to use that more often.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Maple bow
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2011, 03:04:00 PM »
Looks fine to me! Nice tiller job.
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Offline hardwaymike

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Re: Maple bow
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2011, 03:21:00 PM »
Looks pretty sweet man! I really like the backing on that.
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Offline okie64

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Re: Maple bow
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2011, 05:01:00 PM »
Great lookin bow. I really like the handle. What is jute twine and where do you get it? Is it kinda like hemp cordage?
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Offline Nim-rod

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Re: Maple bow
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2011, 06:19:00 PM »
Okie64 I got this at either HD or Lowes and it's just a spool of hairy twine like hemp. Once you start gluing it and twisting it around wet it lays the hairs down and looks good. Nice grip action too.
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Offline UnderControl16

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Re: Maple bow
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2011, 06:19:00 PM »
looks great!
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Offline crgibson

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Re: Maple bow
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2011, 06:31:00 PM »
Very nice N-r,
We have tons of Maple here in BC. I cut some last Sept. Think ill give it a look. Keep up the good work.  Crg
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Offline okie64

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Re: Maple bow
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2011, 08:05:00 PM »
Is it sugar maple or one of the soft maples?
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Offline Nim-rod

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Re: Maple bow
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2011, 08:29:00 PM »
I do believe it is sugar maple. And thanksfor all the positive comments all.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Maple bow
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2011, 08:50:00 PM »
Very nice bow. Jawge
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Offline red hill

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Re: Maple bow
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2011, 08:51:00 PM »
Nice bow, Nimrod. Your daughter will love it.
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Offline TREESLEEPER

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Re: Maple bow
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2011, 03:06:00 PM »
I like the backing also. Good luck on your next one.
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Offline firewood

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Re: Maple bow
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2011, 04:08:00 PM »
nice job on the tiller,I like the camo back
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