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Offline Kviljo

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Ash Potowotami (pics)
« on: November 21, 2010, 04:36:24 pm »
I made an ash scalloped Potowotami bow this weekend. The original is documented in "Encyclopedia of Native American Bows, Arrows and Quivers".

When the rawhide string has dryed, I might post some full-draw photos.






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Offline Cameroo

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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2010, 05:38:06 pm »
Looks interesting.  Do the scallops serve a specific purpose?
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Offline okiecountryboy

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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2010, 05:41:25 pm »
nice lookin...
Need more pics.
How does that rawhide hold up under normal use as a string?

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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2010, 05:45:56 pm »
Looking good, like the rack too.
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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2010, 07:00:55 pm »
I don't think there is any bow-technical reason for cutting the scallops. They are probably there as a decorative feature, perhaps as camouflage breaking up some of the straight lines of the bow?

Rawhide strings are not uncommon to find on asiatic hornbows with heavy draw weights, so they work just as well as any other bow string. They are a bit heavy and elastic, but they are quick and easy to make. I haven't got too much experience with them though.
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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2010, 07:12:45 pm »
Very nice bow, Kviljo. Looking forward to a full draw pic.
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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2010, 02:33:26 am »
you brought this one to life out of the book, good job I like your colors.

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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2010, 03:57:08 am »
 Really nice!
How are the dimensions of the bow? Exact replica??
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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2010, 07:27:40 am »
Nice looking bow,like the paint work.  :) 
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Offline Parnell

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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2010, 10:39:19 am »
Looks spot on to the description.  Is the length the same?  I made one awhile back but modified it a bit.  Longer length and narrow at knocks.  Good bow, my only thing is I don't care too much for how the rectangular cross section feels in my hand when shooting.  Especially when the weather is colder.
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Offline sailordad

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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2010, 11:49:05 am »
very nice looking stick

very patiently waiting on the full draw pic  ;)
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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2010, 03:10:37 pm »
No need to be patient ;)


The bow is the original length. I could probably draw it further, but I want to shoot it in first.

Auto-focus is brilliant most of the time...





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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2010, 04:20:10 pm »
Ok, now I'm confused  ???  In one full draw picture, it appears the painted side is the back side, and in another it appears that it's the belly?  I'm assuming you tillered on the flat side??
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Offline Kviljo

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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2010, 04:23:23 pm »
Hehe, the paint and scallops is on the side, neither back or belly ;)
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Offline RyanY

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Re: Ash Potowotami (pics)
« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2010, 06:38:37 pm »
Nice work kviljo. Always love seeing your stuff. Way to stick with it with the rawhide string as well. You're a true master craftsman.
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