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Offline Timo

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Re: American Bison Horn bow
« Reply #15 on: August 10, 2009, 06:54:36 pm »
Thanks all for the good words about the lil thing. It has been a real joy to build. Trying at times, but a joy. Raining here alot today so new pics are on delay. maybe tomorrow.

There is a full draw pic of the un finished bow over on the buildalong thread,ifin ya can't wait. ;D

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« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2009, 08:27:28 pm »
I can wait Tim, but ya better make it worth the wait eh ;) ;D
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Re: American Bison Horn bow
« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2009, 08:50:50 pm »
This is a great bow. I am glad you got it finished so quick. I have one going that is similar, but I'm making it with all stone tools. It has been going for a couple of years and still not done.  ??? Justin
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Re: American Bison Horn bow
« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2009, 09:13:42 pm »
Wow... That is one impressive bow.  I really admire the craftsmanship in making a horn bow.  Well done.
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Re: American Bison Horn bow( new pics)
« Reply #19 on: August 10, 2009, 09:49:45 pm »
It quit raining so me and the daughter went out and took a few more pics . I still don't think the pics do the bow the justice it deserves,but maybe I"m a bit partial ? ::)

Tom explained to me the the color red,is for the earth,black is for the mountains, and wht/yellow is for the sun. The four bands on the limb tips represent the 4 winds. There is suppose to be a lock of the bowyers hair on the upper limb tip, but my hair is too short for that,so I used some horse hair, which is also correct to use. many more things to all this,but more later. Here are a few more pics for those so impatient. ;)



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Re: American Bison Horn bow
« Reply #20 on: August 10, 2009, 09:53:39 pm »
We were playing around with some different angles and light,and we came up with this. The angle makes the tiller look a bit strong on the top, which it is a bit. ;) I'm not especially fond of the full draw tiller on this bow,but it just shoots so darn well I hated to change it. I can live with it.

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Re: American Bison Horn bow
« Reply #21 on: August 10, 2009, 10:03:58 pm »
 Very Nice, Tim! Great bow and Full Draw picture.
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Re: American Bison Horn bow(new pics)
« Reply #22 on: August 10, 2009, 10:27:19 pm »
Great looking bow Tim
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Re: American Bison Horn bow(new pics)
« Reply #23 on: August 10, 2009, 10:35:55 pm »
Now you did it!! Much better photos, I like that full draw shot, TOO COOL!! How did you attach the horse hair? I think it was Mims that said something about getting hung up on perfect tiller and learning to just quit when the bow shoots well. You did good SON!!
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Re: American Bison Horn bow(new pics)
« Reply #24 on: August 10, 2009, 10:36:42 pm »
AH man that is way coooooooooooooooool. Awesome shape!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: American Bison Horn bow(new pics)
« Reply #25 on: August 10, 2009, 11:19:58 pm »
Beautiful bow!!  Real artistry.

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Re: American Bison Horn bow(new pics)
« Reply #26 on: August 11, 2009, 01:40:24 am »
Beautiful full draw picture!!!
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Re: American Bison Horn bow(new pics)
« Reply #27 on: August 11, 2009, 07:40:22 am »
Very nice,that's a beauty. :)
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Re: American Bison Horn bow(new pics)
« Reply #28 on: August 11, 2009, 07:52:43 am »
Love that full draw pic!  ;)
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Re: American Bison Horn bow(new pics)
« Reply #29 on: August 11, 2009, 11:08:30 am »
very,very impressive

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