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Offline CrazyHorse1969

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Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
« Reply #15 on: July 14, 2016, 11:24:16 pm »
Thanks! Looking forward to working on another stave soon.
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Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
« Reply #16 on: July 14, 2016, 11:31:52 pm »
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Offline Chippintuff

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Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
« Reply #17 on: July 15, 2016, 12:50:08 am »
That is a fine looking bow.

I have been wondering for some time whether it is as critical to follow the grain and the growth ring on a kinky wood like elm. Does it have less tendency to crack?

WA
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Offline H Rhodes

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« Reply #18 on: July 15, 2016, 01:57:55 am »
Fine looking bow!  Your tiller looks excellent.
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Offline Lehtis

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Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
« Reply #19 on: July 15, 2016, 03:24:43 am »
I do like this kind of handwork!
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Offline Will B

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Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
« Reply #20 on: July 15, 2016, 07:25:16 am »
Great bend on that bow and the finish work is excellent.  Great job!
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Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
« Reply #21 on: July 15, 2016, 08:01:54 am »
Very nice bow. I like that full draw.
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Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
« Reply #22 on: July 15, 2016, 12:15:05 pm »
It's like a peep sight! Very cool bow, great work.
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Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
« Reply #23 on: July 15, 2016, 12:41:42 pm »
Very nice bow
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« Reply #24 on: July 15, 2016, 03:08:54 pm »
thumbs up, like it,
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Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
« Reply #25 on: July 15, 2016, 03:23:33 pm »
That bow is pretty, even coming from an Osage snob. ;)
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Offline Stixnstones

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Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
« Reply #26 on: July 15, 2016, 07:30:23 pm »
nice work all around.
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Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
« Reply #27 on: July 15, 2016, 08:02:16 pm »
Beautiful bow. Very nicely done.
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Offline CrazyHorse1969

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Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
« Reply #28 on: July 15, 2016, 11:52:57 pm »
Quote from: Chippintuff on July 15, 2016, 12:50:08 am
That is a fine looking bow.

I have been wondering for some time whether it is as critical to follow the grain and the growth ring on a kinky wood like elm. Does it have less tendency to crack?

WA

As far as I know, once the bark is removed--well, that is the back of the bow. But more seasoned guys/gals here on PA probably know more about Elm than me.
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Offline DuBois

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Re: Elm self bow: 62” tip-to-tip, 50#@25”
« Reply #29 on: July 16, 2016, 12:53:20 am »
Looks like you been at it for years to me. Very nice bow and finish work.
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