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Offline swamp monkey

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chippewa youth bow
« on: August 17, 2014, 10:22:27 pm »
It has been a while since i finished a bow.  Good to get back into it.  This bow was inspired by the Ojibwa (Chippewa) bow on page 124 of Hamm and Allely's Encyclopedia of native American Bow, Arrows and Quivers.  the bow is 56" tip to tip.  1 and 1/8" wide at the handle, 1 15/16 wide at the flare out, 5/8" at the nocks.  The handle is 3/4" thick.   

My intention was to make a youth bow for scouts ceremonies.   However, this one is going to the Cape Girardeau Nature Center to be used in programs.  It pulls 28# @ 28".  Smooth and easy draw with no hand shock.  Perfect for youth. 
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Offline swamp monkey

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Re: chippewa youth bow
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2014, 10:25:25 pm »
Two more images.
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Offline koan

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Re: chippewa youth bow
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2014, 10:40:44 pm »
Awesome bow A.J. What kinda wood is that?.... Brian
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Offline swamp monkey

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Re: chippewa youth bow
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2014, 10:53:12 pm »
Thanks.  It is hickory. 
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: chippewa youth bow
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2014, 11:11:52 pm »
Very nice bow, I like it. I have been on that page in the book often and have wanted to make one like that also, good to see yours posted.  :)
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: chippewa youth bow
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2014, 11:14:11 pm »
That's a slick looking bow man.  Very cool
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Offline koan

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Re: chippewa youth bow
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2014, 11:15:47 pm »
Quote from: swamp monkey on August 17, 2014, 10:53:12 pm
Thanks.  It is hickory.
Definatly no shortage of hickory here in Mo.. ;D.... Brian
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Offline 4giveme

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Re: chippewa youth bow
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2014, 11:46:26 pm »
Nice work, I think she will shoot it will well.
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Offline DuBois

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Re: chippewa youth bow
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2014, 06:52:04 am »
And this one too!  ;D
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Offline Hrothgar

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Re: chippewa youth bow
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2014, 08:21:51 am »
Swamp monkey, I'm always inspired by your replica bows. Another good looking bow!
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Re: chippewa youth bow
« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2014, 09:14:14 pm »
Right on!!! :)
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Offline Chad

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Re: chippewa youth bow
« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2014, 09:44:47 am »
Great looking bow! Hope it does well in BOM. I don't live to far from Cape actually.
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