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Offline berzerk64

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Sinew backed ash board
« on: March 07, 2014, 02:26:46 pm »

64" NTN, around 1.375" wide at the fades, 62# at 31".  6 deer worth of sinew laid down in two courses (hide glue and sinew from Wilkie Collins).  Fortunately, I am in AZ, so the glue and sinew dried out quickly, laid the sinew in early Feb and was drawing 2.5 weeks later.  Shoots hard and fast, likes cane arrows better, but has been consistent with doug fir as well.  Does not care for modern material arrows (which is just fine by me).

Fairly plain jane.

My first post, looking for feedback.  I know the tiller isn't perfect, but I am happy with it. 
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Offline Badger

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2014, 02:34:08 pm »
  Looks good, that is a lot of weight that you got out of a 1 3/8 ash board. Did the bow take much set?
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Offline berzerk64

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2014, 02:36:51 pm »
Around an 1' of set.  That's fine by me, it actually shoots just a little softer because of it.  I am waiting to see how the belly holds up, I've only put around 100 arrows through it.
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Offline koan

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2014, 02:38:11 pm »
The mid to outer limbs could bend abit more but thats still pretty nice  ;).. I bet that ash/sinew combo is lovin the Az. climate. Welcome! How bout a pic or 2 of the back, tips, and unstrung profiles?... Brian
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Offline berzerk64

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2014, 02:39:49 pm »
Once i get home I will put some more up.  I am lucky being out here, the lack of humidity allows me to work a lot better with the sinew and whitewoods.  I love hickory.  This is my first ash bow, really enjoyed working with it.
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Offline berzerk64

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2014, 02:41:18 pm »
I did go for a bit of homegaard influence, left the outer limbs thicker, though I didn't narrow them as much as the holmegaards I've seen elsewhere.
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Offline koan

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2014, 02:44:16 pm »
Then your tiller is on target  :D.. My fastest/smoothest bow to date was a 45# ash board bow.. I love ash!.... Brian
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Offline berzerk64

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2014, 02:46:50 pm »
Thanks!  This was my first attempt at that kind of limb, I am very pleased with the results.  Ash has taken 2nd place, only behind hickory, as my favorite bow wood.  With the humidity being in the 25-35% range every day, both do very well for me here.
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Offline berzerk64

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2014, 04:56:49 pm »
Put a little stain to it.
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Offline berzerk64

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2014, 05:00:42 pm »
Limb tip.
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Offline berzerk64

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2014, 09:50:40 pm »
Correction on the width at the fades, 1.45" wide, and 3/8 at the tips.
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Offline 4est Trekker

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2014, 10:33:35 pm »
Nice bow! :)  The only comment I would make is check your nocking point...it appears to be pretty high and will really overwork that bottom limb over time. 
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Offline berzerk64

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2014, 10:59:25 pm »
Yeah that is a fresh string. Gotta put the square to it and tie on a nocking point.
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2014, 11:35:27 pm »
Stiff tips,62# @ 31" should smoke an arrow...How's hand shock on that one?
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Offline berzerk64

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Re: Sinew backed ash board
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2014, 12:00:19 am »
It's not bad. Negligible with meatier arrows, noticeable with lighter spines, but not so bad as to disturb the follow through.
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