ERC from Erwin: making of MOM N' DAD (No. 49 + 50)

[simson]

Yeah, Erwin is here. Welcome on bord, great to have you here my friend. See this board also you're might interested: http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/board,40.0.html


Secret:
(Erwin had made a bunch of very classy bows and also works on horn bows)

[Blackcoyote]

Looks great...can't wait to see these two completed. the color in that ERC is so unique

[Danzn Bar]

Can't wait to see more ...Simson..
DBar

[simson]

Here is what happened with MOM N' DAD
The sinew job went o.k., tips and handle were sinew wrapped and some dark brown pigments were applied when glue still was wet. Both got a paint job with same pigments on the back in an opposing triangle pattern.
At least some muskrat fur strips on handle and tips and I call them dressed up.
Dad got the darker fur, mom the brighter.
Both are now exact 50” ntn.
Mom 2” wide, dad 1½”.
As it is in real life, mom is stronger part – about 40#, dad is about 32#. Both drawn to 27”.







MOM


DAD, we didn't capture the fulldraw with dad, sorry



should I've named them Ernie & Bert?? That nose …




Dad's pride










that color of ERC wood is stunning …....






Notice: Dad's stick is drilled out on the belly side to about the middle thickness of the limb. That dead branches are very hard, much more than the surrounding wood. I wanted to avoid a pin hard like concrete on the compression side.

[Danzn Bar]

Those finished up mighty sweet...really like the finish work.
Would you please explain a little more on how you did the coloration on the back?
Thanks
DBar

[burn em up chuck]

   very very cool, you accomplished a lot with that

                                       chuck

[Pat B]

Excellent bows, Simon and excellent interpretation and execution on your part. When I first saw the finished pics I thought you had cut out the "v" decoration on the limbs but realized they were painted on and not cut out. 
 Very nice bows as always. 

[SLIMBOB]

Missed these two somehow???  Very interesting build along Sir.  I am always impressed with what you do.  Splendid work!

[bushboy]

Amazing work as perfect as they come!

[Klondike]

Two of the coolest looking bows I have seen, excellent work!

[randman]

Again I am not disappointed at the amazing work of Mr. Simson!  Beautiful! (along with humor as well).

The purple color of ERC is amazing...unfortunately the color is fleeting as it will eventually change to a rich golden brown unless someone knows a
secret finish that will protect from the uv. Maybe keeping it in a dark closet when not in use?
I like the color it turns to as well, almost a yew color.

[IdahoMatt]

Those turned out awesome.  Great job Simon

[blackhawk]

Those finished off sweet   never can go wrong with sinew on erc

[Drewster]

Simon, being very new to building bows, I've really enjoyed seeing your posts and am inspired with your creativity and craftsmanship.  Thanks for taking the time to share what you do......and do so well.

[Badly Bent]

Wow I love these bows, you are a true artist and craftsman Simon. Those two primitive beauties could go right into a museum. Outstanding work.