Walnut bow (full draw added)

[Joec123able]

Nice work on that BW.

I have limited experience and have only finished 4 bows. 3 osage and 1 black walnut. The walnut has been the best performer so far.

Yea walnut is awesome bow wood thanks to how light it is but I'd still pick a nice Osage stave over walnut To be honest

[Lefty8917]

Nice bow! Strung profile looks really cool. And I like the heartwood in the handle. Adds natural color.  And us self bowyers, natural is what we strive for!

[Joec123able]

Nice bow! Strung profile looks really cool. And I like the heartwood in the handle. Adds natural color.  And us self bowyers, natural is what we strive for!

YES that's why I never stain any of my bows and never will I like to let the natural beauty of the wood show ! And thanks so much !

[dbb]

Natural wood is indeed pretty but people of all times have stained bows for different reasons.
Some for ritual or for better "mojo",some because a bright light hickory or similar wood will spook game.
Personaly i like to darken the belly  to cut the glare when you have the sun behind you if the bow is made of light wood.

[paoliguy]

Well, now I have to give walnut a try! That's a good looking bow right there, well done!

[Joec123able]

Natural wood is indeed pretty but people of all times have stained bows for different reasons.
Some for ritual or for better "mojo",some because a bright light hickory or similar wood will spook game.
Personaly i like to darken the belly  to cut the glare when you have the sun behind you if the bow is made of light wood.

Of course, nothing wrong with staining them if there really light.

Well, now I have to give walnut a try! That's a good looking bow right there, well done!

DO IT lol cut as much of it as you can