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Offline SA

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finno ugric style(full draw added)
« on: December 24, 2013, 11:57:14 pm »
it has been a while since i posted anything(or been on here regularly) life has been pretty hectic the last 2 years and it interfering with my bow making  ;)..... but anyway........this is my version of a finnic bow based off some pics i found, most have siyahs attached but some are heat bent in so that is the route i took. it is about 45 lbs at 26'' and shoots straight , i put on a sinew backing and snake skins that i got from cipriano(gracias amigo) . this bow has been in the works for a while but finally finished it a few months ago, i have  a few more in the works hopefully life will slow down so i can work on them  :) i'll try to get a full draw as soon as i can get someone to take the pic.
« Last Edit: December 25, 2013, 05:02:20 pm by sa »
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2013, 12:09:40 am »
That's a very nice looking bow.  Those style of tips make me nervous though.
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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2013, 12:20:31 am »
thanks osage outlaw, i agree they made me a little nervous at first but they are pretty stout. not worth the trouble of carving them out though......i'm sticking to plain ole knocks .
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Offline wood_bandit 99

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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2013, 01:08:46 am »
See everyone seems to say those nocks make them nervous but I haven't had any issue and I shoot a lot. I see no problem with those nocks. I may change my mind when something blows up on me but for now they're ok  ;D
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Offline bubby

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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2013, 01:38:35 am »
Cool bow ;)
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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2013, 02:31:19 am »
Cool bow ;)


I agree...can't wait to see it bent on over
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Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2013, 02:38:02 am »
So that's what happened to that bow lol.

Offline huisme

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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2013, 02:45:04 am »
Looks beautiful, but like it's been said there's no reason not be worry about those knocks. I could see them wish sinew wrap to hold the rings together since there's still a good bit of un-violated wood, but as is nothing but the early wood is keeping the rings together.
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Offline stickbender

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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2013, 03:17:55 am »

     Start knocking on Neighbors doors, and get that full bend picture on the way!  Beautiful Bow! :o 8)


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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2013, 04:49:31 am »
Never seen tips like that...is that bow asymmetrical? Nice work and would love to see it hauled back...
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Offline Jodocus

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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2013, 05:09:45 am »
Those style of tips make me nervous though.

But I have to say they look sweet. Though I might glue them up the other way around?

Very nice bow for sure. What about it is specifically finno ugric? The skins look utterly american...  ;)
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Offline tattoo dave

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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2013, 08:58:10 am »
Great looking bow!! I like those knocks. I've made one bow with similar tips, never had a problem with that bow, but they did make me a little nervous as well.

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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2013, 09:02:03 am »
Lovely!
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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #13 on: December 25, 2013, 09:20:25 am »
Liking the looks of this bow, very nice.
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Re: finno ugric style
« Reply #14 on: December 25, 2013, 10:10:10 am »
Very nice but I don't think those nocks would survive the misfortune of a dry fire
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