Author Topic: Elk antler bow in the works (Read 23778 times)

gfugal · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2017, 02:24:43 am »

You say you've made other antler bows? Do you have a link I would love to see them.

Redhand · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2017, 02:45:38 am »

Thanks Morgan, the marrow part is the back of the bow. There is no wood involved just antler and sinew.

gfugal I posted one on page 3 I do believe in this horn bow section. I updated the full draw pic on the last page of the comments. I'll see if I can post the link. I also posted another one on Wizard Goats sheep horn bow build also on page 3.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,52467.0.html

BowEd · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2017, 09:29:17 am »

I see.Yes that sinew does take some time.On those elk legs I use a pliers many times to get ahold of it good.Trying to save on the fingers....lol.I keep stripping it in half/in hal/inhalf etc.An ambitious build.Gotta be pretty rewarding since shooting the bull yourself and all.

bjrogg · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2017, 08:59:21 pm »

That's looking pretty sweet there Redhand. Very interesting way to build a bow. Thanks for the compliment but it's definitely out of my league yet. Some day though. Gotta get some antlers first.lol.
I'm still checking in and enjoying the post.

Bjrogg

Redhand · « **Reply #19 on:** March 22, 2017, 06:25:43 pm »

Thanks bjrogg and Beadman I got most of the sinew prepared so hopefully I can get this thing sinew backed and start curing.

Redhand · « **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2017, 03:58:58 pm »

I finally got all the sinew pulled and separated. That is a long pain staking process. It doesn't matter how many times I have done it, it does not get any faster.