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Offline Peacebow_Coos

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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #135 on: February 20, 2013, 08:33:49 pm »
I don't think that always matters :)  Only thing they use blood quantum for is livestock dogs and us Indians
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« Reply #136 on: February 20, 2013, 10:08:41 pm »
Like everyone has said.  Looking real good!   Thanks again for doing this.
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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #137 on: February 21, 2013, 02:55:33 am »
Quote from: Peacebow_Coos on February 20, 2013, 08:33:49 pm
I don't think that always matters :)  Only thing they use blood quantum for is livestock dogs and us Indians
When you teach are you teaching with a measuring tape or my hand lengths and finger widths?

Thank you arrowind.
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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #138 on: February 21, 2013, 03:06:39 am »
Last class was 27 people so I did the three finger wide, shove the thumb down for the nock, handle 1/8+ thicker and less wide.  Seemed to work so far :)  Might have wanted a bit more on the nocks I was thinkin after the fact, it was kinda funny though, people started rasping and looking at me like "are you serious?"   O:)  And that's how I looked back at them.  Didn't go with the Ishi length measurement though the blanks were precut out of some rough sawn yew lumber the tribe has cached.  The grain is not at all optimal but I think it'll work if it's sinew backed early on.  Just gotta get somethin shooting.  They got Yew wood for their first bows....I know....I tried to impress the honor.  You'd be more than welcome to come sometime and share your knowledge man, I'd like to meet ya.  I'm in Eugene
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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #139 on: February 21, 2013, 10:53:08 am »
Sounds like a road trip in the works!  I'll ride in the back!  I mead all the help I can get. When do we get the next steps on this yew stave Bryce?
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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #140 on: February 21, 2013, 11:10:34 am »
That sounds like fun coos.

Well Dan I've actually got alot of it done I'm just waiting on someone, who will remain nameless, to send me a present :) but he's out having fun and my present won't be here for a week or so.
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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #141 on: February 24, 2013, 02:20:20 am »
I checked the weight this morning. She's pulling 58#@28" now. Which is just about right :)
Time to get rid of these heavy tips. It only takes a couple extra layers of wood to keep the end static.



It's always a good idea to measure you tips to made sure there the same size through and through.




Alright now it's about time to make these nocks look right.

I'll make to cuts on top with the coping saw.






And flip it on the side. Following the same 45 deg. Angle as the nock.




Round it off with a soft rasp.



Sand it up and make it transition smooth.






Next up, handle base layer...

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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #142 on: February 24, 2013, 02:31:18 am »
 :o  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o
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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #143 on: February 24, 2013, 02:52:58 am »
Makin' it look way too simple Bryce.  Great job!
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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #144 on: February 24, 2013, 03:09:12 am »
Ok let's open our tbb vol.1 to pg 293 :P :D
This John Strunk trick is used by alot of bow makers. It's very useful for making a bendy handle bow feel more comfortable in the hand. Also useful in stiff handled bows.

Okay I picked up a large bag of rawhide dog chews and I cut them to size.



Then I take 2 and glue them together.



 Then shape it on the belt sander






I made another thinner one for the bottom.

Okay them I glue them bad boys on and let them dry over night.







Then I take the soft rasp and shape and contour the rawhide.




To make the transition between the wood and rawhide more smooth and contoured
I'll bust into the tackle box and break out the sturgeon leader and super glue.



Wrap it up, and take the super glue an make a line of glue from one end to the other. On both sides, to keep it from moving or slippin around.




Arrow rest.
I really like using a golf tee bc it's easy and preshaped.
But on this bow I was thinking of doing one out of a scrap piece of yew.



I'll cut off a 2" section and using the rasp, belt sander and sanding paper, shape the arrow rest.




Okay I want a little heartwood and a little sapwood.









Make the top nice and flat




Okay I use some gel super glue and glue it down the the sturgeon leader. Then film the side gaps with the glue.






Alright next up skins.
To be continued...

-Pinecone


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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #145 on: February 24, 2013, 05:24:16 am »
Great work Bryce.  Thanks for the labor of love to document each step so carefully.  I think this bows gonna be special.

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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #146 on: February 24, 2013, 08:12:07 am »
Great info, Pinecone. I can't wait for the next installment!!
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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #147 on: February 24, 2013, 08:28:57 am »
Its as much work snapping pics and documenting everything as it is to make the bow. Good job Brycey.
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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #148 on: February 24, 2013, 03:36:54 pm »
Nice technique Bryce.This can be sort of the fun part of the build depending on how you look at it.At least for me the tough part would already be done.Sinewing,tillering etc.
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Re: Sinew Backed Yew Build Along.
« Reply #149 on: February 24, 2013, 05:02:16 pm »
Looking good, Bryce. You should start a yew golf tee business!  8)
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