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Offline Bryce

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Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« on: February 17, 2014, 06:15:27 pm »
i had this branch for about a year, had a bad check(about an 1/8'' wide, 5"long) through the back of the handle. wrapped it with sinew and it came out around 35 at 28" too light for me so i threw it in the corner. it sat there for almost 2 years had a crap ton of reflex in the upper limb and i coundnt even string it up. so i heated most of the reflex out, to a manageable 2".
sinew wrap on the handle didnt feel like enough. so i also wrapped with wet rawhide and it seems to be holding up quite well.
had a good part in the weather but the rain came back, had to take an indoor F/D shot
i was very impressed with this wood. i feel confident in calling it "Prince of Bow Wood"

holds a good 1" reflex
burgundy elk leather handle with the Strunk lace pattern
56"NTN
60#@28"





























Thanks for Looking:)

-Pinecone
« Last Edit: February 17, 2014, 06:18:46 pm by Bryce (Pinecone) »
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Offline JonW

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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2014, 06:19:07 pm »
I like that bend Bryce. Nice job.
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2014, 06:25:04 pm »
Very nice!
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Offline DuBois

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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2014, 06:34:04 pm »
That is sweet Bryce.
So did it gain the weight from drying time?
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Offline lostarrow

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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2014, 06:42:38 pm »
 Another beauty ,Bryce! Does the extended pinkey   a shooting aid of sorts? ;D  People tease me about it , so I though I might get one in before someone else ;)
   Am I reading this right? 2 years ago this bow was  35# and now it's 60# after removing some of the reflex ? Did you Pike it? ........................You do know that witchcraft is still frowned upon in most cultures and the perveyors are often persecuted  even in our progressive times ;D ;D ;D.  .....If that's what you're up to out there, don't answer.  Too good a bowyer to be burned at the stake! 
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2014, 06:48:10 pm »
Nice bend on a fine looking bow.  Great job!
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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2014, 07:01:34 pm »
Thanks guys!:)

From what I can tell, the bark was holding some moisture in. And even after a year of drying it just wasn't dry. But after sitting for another couple yrs. the stave was allowed to completely dry, and even get a little reflex.
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Offline DuBois

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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2014, 07:15:54 pm »
Wow man, that's pretty cool. I have some saplings with bark on from the fall. I guess I better give them a long time to dry up  ;D
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Offline PeteC

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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2014, 07:18:27 pm »
That is a very nice bow.It turned out great. God Bless
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Offline Gus

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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2014, 07:29:58 pm »
Yes Sir!

That's a Beauty!

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Offline bushboy

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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2014, 07:40:58 pm »
Awesome work!perfect tiller!wicked!
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Offline RyanR

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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2014, 07:59:54 pm »
Good looking little bow. Nice work.
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Offline ionicmuffin

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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2014, 08:22:36 pm »
that sure is a beauty bryce! nice work
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2014, 08:30:58 pm »
Looks nice Bryce.
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Offline Ken S

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Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2014, 09:03:09 pm »
Very cool bow, I really like the bark back. NICE ONE!
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