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Offline Pat B

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Lil Bow
« on: September 19, 2007, 06:08:12 pm »
This is my newest. She is 48"t/t osage self bow with rawhide backing, about 1" wide and pulls 54#@24"(I have pulled this bow to 26"). The arrow in the pics is 28" tip to tip for reference. I was gonna sinew back this bow because it has such thin rings(42 rpi) and the back ring(s) are violated. After I tillered her out and pulled her to 26"(on the tree ;D ) I figured I'd just back her with rawhide for safety sake and see how well she held up. So far so good. About 50 arrows through her and she shoots an almost 500gr arrow with authority, but has taken a bit of set. At 15 yards she will be deadly. I'll get a full draw pic a bit later.
   The decorations are scraps of western diamond back  and a horse tail tassel on the top limb tip. The handle is wrapped with hemp cordage.  I think I impressed myself with this one! ;)    Pat

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Offline DanaM

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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2007, 06:16:19 pm »
That is an incredible looking bow Pat, can't wait for the full draw pic.
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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2007, 06:40:57 pm »
Gorgeous bow...great work!
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Offline Jesse

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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2007, 06:49:35 pm »
VERY nice! I like the tassel nice touch. I was thinking of using rawhide that I got off last years deer to back my next bow. So I may be asking you a few questions later.                           
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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2007, 07:00:25 pm »
Another darn good lookin bow! I like the way those snake patches look on it - kinda start stop pattern. Your givin me more idea's ;D.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2007, 07:00:38 pm »
Thanks guys. Like I said, this bow impressed me!   ;D   The tassel is similar to what the Plains Indians had on their bows for decoration. This isn't a copy of any style but what I did with a small piece of osage ;). I have developed a respect for tight, thin ringed osage. I believe it makes for a good bow wood. I am working on a 66" ELB style bow of the same wood and sent half of a 6" log to Skyler and Don Wilson for a project Skyler and friends are doing for St Judes Hospital auction. Skyler will be able to split his half into 2 staves.
   Here is a full draw pic......                 Pat

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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2007, 07:06:59 pm »
Oh yeah!!! venison on the way ;D
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Offline david w.

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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2007, 07:18:33 pm »
wow thats a cool little bow :)
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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2007, 07:22:09 pm »
Thanks David, It is a cool little bow. ;)   Paul, I wouldn't hesitate to hunt with this bow...especially from a ground blind.     Pat
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Offline RidgeRunner

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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2007, 07:42:07 pm »
Wow Pat!!!
That is one nice little bow.
How did you flip the tips Steam or Dry heat?
Does it stack with the up-turned tips?

I have been wanting to make one like that for some time.
The next bow that I build for myself will be one of those.

I am impressed as well.  Thanks for posting it Pat.

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Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2007, 07:50:57 pm »
What a relief, for a minute I thought I wasn't going to get to see pictures of the shed.  ::)  Great looking bow Pat. I love the colors.  Justin
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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2007, 09:01:46 pm »
I just love it!
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Offline Marc St Louis

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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2007, 09:36:04 pm »
Nice little bow Pat. It's cute :)
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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2007, 09:37:01 pm »
  Nice little bow Pat,It looks deadly.
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Re: Lil Bow
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2007, 10:09:04 pm »
          Iam with Justin I likes the "shed" er is it side of house ? >:D  Nice bow also Pat, betcha deer dont wanna be within 20 yards of that lil' shooter.......bob
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