Black locust fumed flattie (No. 77)

[Springbuck]

 oh, hey, I like that A LOT.  Great tiller, but the front profile is gorgeous.

[simson]

very good!! a well made bow..nicely done.

you need a few more pictures tho..

Sorry, battery is empty ... 

Beautiful bow, Simon. I love how narrow it is in the grip, then widens and goes back to such thin tips. Have you tried fuming with white woods?

Yes Eddy, works good with ash, elm and some others.
Ash: http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,48632.0.html
Elm: http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=52982.0
effect is more when higher concentration, higher temp, longer time ...

[mullet]

Thanks, Simon, I don't know how I missed those.

[Springbuck]

Simson, do you know if this works with conifer-woods as well?

[simson]

Simson, do you know if this works with conifer-woods as well?

I assume you're thinking on yew and juniper, sorry to say i have tried none of them. Just do a experimental slat in a little box with ammonia and you will know.
The ammonia reacts with the tanin acids in the wood, the more acids are in the deeper the color you get. Here is a trick you can try: I have solved scrapes and file powder while working on osage. Mixed with water and cooked for some time til you get a nice brown colored osage soup. This soup contains all the acids from the osage and you can apply it on every wood you like. You will get a good reaction with the ammonia.

[DC]

I tried a test piece of yew. The sapwood didn't seem to do much and the heartwood turned green grey. Kind of like that green pressure treated wood. Not a real attractive colour. Would be good camo. I couldn't decide whether I liked it or not. I posted it here somewhere back when Simon first tried it.

I found it   http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,52210.msg737635.html#msg737635

It actually looks a little greener

[Josh B]

Simon you have an artist's mind for details and aesthetics.  Lovely piece of work Sir!  Josh

[Carson (CMB)]

Wow! the finish work on this bow really sets it off. I love the front profile you do on this design.

[Ghost308]

Wow ! That sure is a pretty bow, you did a great job on her she is totally Top Notch !!  Bravo !!!
If you ever need a home for her mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm grins