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Offline Pat B

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Two Winter Projects
« on: January 03, 2012, 06:46:25 pm »
Here are two winter projects I have started. The first one is from a 2" diameter osage pole that Mike McGuire gave me at last years Classic. I sawed the pole in half lengthwise, put spacers between the two halves and bound them together for a few months. I did this to prevent them from taking too much backset and to help prevent twisting. All I have done with this half is to remove the bark. You can see it has a relatively thin sapwood.  It is cut to 64" long and 1 5/8" at the center. I tapered the last 8" of each tip down to 1" wide for now. Here are a few pics...







  The other project was a gift from Keenan at the last Classic. It is a 47" yew blank, cut out in the style of the Northwest bows. It is about 2 1/4" at the widest points on each limb.  The sapwood was pretty thick so today I reduced that to about 3 rings but there are violations above them on the back. I will sinew back this bow but I want to get it bending some first. Here it is...







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Re: Two Winter Projects
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2012, 06:49:48 pm »
Another nice start there Pat.  I just love the grain of yew wood.  That combined with the sapwood, I think makes a beautiful bow.  Looking forward to the end results for sure.
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Re: Two Winter Projects
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2012, 06:51:02 pm »
Two winter projects, no snow and sunshine. Brother, you're blessed >:(!
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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2012, 07:16:28 pm »
I want to see that shorty yew bow bending Pat. Very cool.
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Re: Two Winter Projects
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2012, 07:20:42 pm »
I will say that I made a bow from a similar Osage sapling about 7 years ago thinking it wouldn't amount to much with all the pins and knots, but I enjoy shooting that bow more than all the rest I've made. Looks like some fun projects Pat. Good luck and post final pics.

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Re: Two Winter Projects
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2012, 09:35:25 pm »
Looks like good stuff...that yew looks sweet >:D
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Re: Two Winter Projects
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2012, 09:38:04 pm »
Only 2 winter projects Pat?  Are you slowing down in your old age? 

Just kidding.  These look like some fun and challenging pieces.  I can't wait to see what you make from that osage twig.  Good luck and keep us posted.
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Re: Two Winter Projects
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2012, 11:05:17 pm »
looking good pat.
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Re: Two Winter Projects
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2012, 11:24:28 pm »
Looks like fun stuff on both Pat...are you gonna flip/recurve the tips and pull some reflex in with the sinew on the yew? I can't wait till some of my yew dries to make some west coast na bows.ill be a watching and waiting :)
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Offline MWirwicki

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Re: Two Winter Projects
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2012, 11:33:13 pm »
Nice, Pat.  Looking forward to seeing that yew bow, especially!
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Re: Two Winter Projects
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2012, 12:24:18 am »
This just made my day Pat.  You got that looking very nice already!,  Sturgeon fishing just started for the year.  ::) :o just thinking outloud  >:D  Funny thing is I have been looking very hard at that Osage sapling that you gave me at the Classic.  ;D Imagine that
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Two Winter Projects
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2012, 01:10:48 am »
Did I give you the other half, Keenan. I was trying to think who I gave it to. COOL!!! Its ready to tiller.    I don't know if you remember this particular yew stave(blank) but it had mostly sapwood(so I thought).  I reduced the sapwood down quite a bit today and can barely get an inch or 2 of floor tiller. 
  I do plan to flip the tips somehow and add reflex when I add the sinew. I want to read more about these bows. I'm looking for suggestions or ideas so I can progress.
  Clint, these are for me.   ;D   I have 2 bow trades coming up and 3 other bows to make.   Sometimes I feel like it but I'm not getting THAT old yet!  ;)
  Tracy, I made another one a few years ago but let it go into about 6" of reflex. After heating it enough to get it back to controlable limits it cracked across the back. I still have the bow and will repair it.   Ever since I read about Sonny Imans "Limbow" years ago in PA Magazine I have craved one. Hoping this will be the one.
   Me too, Pearlie!  8)
 Art, I'm praying for snow. We had good snows the last two years and can't buy a flurry this year. You have to remember we grew up in Savannah. Snow was a treat when we were growing up. Both Marcia and I love it and enjoy our woods in all weather conditions...even that nasty old snow.  ;)
  It is beautiful wood Charlie and gets better with age.
I hope you can say that in a few months, Bryan.  ;)




 
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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2012, 01:28:27 am »
Remember these pat by yewarcher?...they might help on ideas and def on the inspiration dept. :)
I know they do for me ;)
 
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=20512.0
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« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2012, 01:41:28 am »
Anothef great pair of projects to follow. Can't hardly wait.

Vamonos Pat!! We're burning daylight...

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Re: Two Winter Projects
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2012, 01:45:30 am »
Thanks Blackhawk. That will come in handy.
  Cipriano, actually the days are getting longer!  ;)
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