« previous next »
Pages: 1 ... 5 6 [7] 8

Author Topic: Traditional Seminole bow in works  (Read 68398 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Dustybaer

  • Guest
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #90 on: April 09, 2008, 03:07:36 am »
bob, you're doing a great job teaching me................patience  ;D
Logged

Offline John K

  • Member
  • Posts: 1,936
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #91 on: April 09, 2008, 02:21:47 pm »
Lookin good Bob.....John
Logged
The only way to fail is to never start !

Offline donnieonetrack

  • Member
  • Posts: 83
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #92 on: April 09, 2008, 06:35:58 pm »
Bob I was not aware that the Seminoles backed bows with sinew.  Is this your interpetation or do you have knowledge, just wondering.  I've been asked to make a central Florida native archery exibit for a new museum in Apopka, your answer may change my bow design.

thanks,

Donnie
Logged
Donnie Wilkerson
Gainesville, Florida

Offline Kegan

  • Member
  • Posts: 2,676
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #93 on: April 09, 2008, 08:42:42 pm »
Quote from: donnieonetrack on April 09, 2008, 06:35:58 pm
Bob I was not aware that the Seminoles backed bows with sinew.  Is this your interpetation or do you have knowledge, just wondering.  I've been asked to make a central Florida native archery exibit for a new museum in Apopka, your answer may change my bow design.

thanks,

Donnie

Being a Seminole himself, I'm sure even his "interpretations" would be closer than what we think :D.

Besides, I believe he said his grandfather taught him first hand. I don't know how you could be better knowledge than that.
Logged

Offline possum

  • Member
  • Posts: 163
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #94 on: April 10, 2008, 03:53:07 pm »
Well, it does to me.  I'm good.

possum
Logged
"To ensure peace, security, and happiness, the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable. The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that is good." George Washington


mebane NC

Offline Coo-wah-chobee

  • Member
  • Posts: 2,503
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #95 on: April 11, 2008, 12:29:04 am »
I answered Donnie in a PM. To answer the question fer the rest of y'all NO its not my interpertation.................bob
Logged

Offline michbowguy

  • Member
  • Posts: 410
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #96 on: April 13, 2008, 12:41:29 am »
 ::) ::) ::) ::)
Logged

Offline Kegan

  • Member
  • Posts: 2,676
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #97 on: April 13, 2008, 06:21:14 pm »
Quote from: Coo-wah-chobee on April 11, 2008, 12:29:04 am
I answered Donnie in a PM. To answer the question fer the rest of y'all NO its not my interpertation.................bob

I was just joking. Didn't mean to offend you.
Logged

Offline michbowguy

  • Member
  • Posts: 410
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #98 on: April 13, 2008, 09:10:02 pm »
 ;)
Logged

Offline Coo-wah-chobee

  • Member
  • Posts: 2,503
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #99 on: April 16, 2008, 11:48:04 pm »
Ok here are the arrows done the ole way.I will post how I do one arrow later the ole way with no modern stuff and just keep repeating and ya get these. Hours invested are about 3 to this point , sans tool makin', with straightenin' cane, soakin' sinew and wrappin', feather prep and nock cuttin' and reaming.These need foreshafts next then points and the sinew wrap needs waterproofin. Nocks sanded down some with coral rock. Feathers will be trimmed with a end of a smolderin' stick. A touch up and ready ta go. Will be 1 stone, 1 seashell, 2 sharks teeth. All broadheads. 3 blunts and a skipper er 2. Tool is what I made and use ta clean pith out of cane and ream fer foreshaft. Its a split stick ( carrotwood ) with coconut wrap and a piece of hawg leg bone inserted and filed down with coral rock.................bob

[attachment deleted by admin]
« Last Edit: April 16, 2008, 11:54:27 pm by Coo-wah-chobee »
Logged

Offline cowboy

  • Member
  • Posts: 7,035
  • Paul Wolfe. Springtown, TX
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #100 on: April 17, 2008, 12:24:27 am »
Them's lookin good Bob! Very educational - somethin I gotta get on in the next few days (arra's).
Logged
When you come upon a track or trail you do not know, follow it to the point of knowing.

Offline david w.

  • Member
  • Posts: 1,823
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #101 on: April 17, 2008, 12:32:47 am »
those look great! thanks for taking the time to do this
Logged
These pretzels are making me thirsty.

if it dont go fast...chrome it - El Destructo

Dustybaer

  • Guest
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #102 on: April 17, 2008, 02:37:37 am »
thanks bob.  can't wait to see how you do it.
Logged

Offline Key

  • Member
  • Posts: 190
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #103 on: April 18, 2008, 12:05:31 am »
They look great Bob. I too am looking forward to see how you do it.
Logged
Roger

jamie

  • Guest
Re: Traditional Seminole bow in works
« Reply #104 on: April 20, 2008, 10:29:22 am »
me wanna see one of them stickin in pig ;)
Logged
Pages: 1 ... 5 6 [7] 8
« previous next »