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Offline Parnell

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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #30 on: December 23, 2017, 01:25:04 pm »
I figure that’s about that.  I’d like to do another one similar about 56” long and come to full draw.  I’ve really enjoyed doing the rawhide work.
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« Reply #31 on: December 23, 2017, 02:00:46 pm »
Great Job on that bend. I really like the art work too.
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« Reply #32 on: December 23, 2017, 02:08:39 pm »
Thanks guys.  So I got a new luggage scale for draw weight and it tells me 62#@23”.  My old scale was shot.  I gave the new one a measured test and it’s accurate.
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« Reply #33 on: December 23, 2017, 08:30:30 pm »
Wow, sweet bend Steve.  I like that bow a lot
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« Reply #34 on: December 23, 2017, 08:52:20 pm »
That's one sweet little bow!  Very inspirational!
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« Reply #35 on: December 24, 2017, 05:02:13 am »
Came out very nice, also the paint job is impressive.
Classy looking hunting weapon with a good drawweight.
Congrats!
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« Reply #36 on: December 24, 2017, 08:13:02 am »
Nice work Steve, looks very good in all aspects. :)
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« Reply #37 on: December 24, 2017, 10:30:45 am »
That's a really sweet bow Steve love everything about it.
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« Reply #38 on: December 24, 2017, 01:54:49 pm »
Awesome bend and bow all around Parnell.  :OK
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« Reply #39 on: December 24, 2017, 02:08:21 pm »
Great to see the bow drawn! Awesome looking bend, I would say it doesn't come any better than that! I bet it is a snappy shooter as well.
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« Reply #40 on: December 25, 2017, 09:34:41 am »
Very lovely short bow!  Looks very authentic native american style. 

Out of curiosity, did you work the back to a ring before sinewing this bow?  If not did you remove or leave any sapwood?
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« Reply #41 on: December 25, 2017, 09:51:38 am »
Very nicely done, Steve. Cool little bow.  I like the muted colors and the design.  :OK
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Offline Parnell

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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« Reply #42 on: December 25, 2017, 09:59:20 am »
Many thanks guys.

240m- you do want to chase a ring still.  I had a minor violation on one several years back, then sinewed it and when I went to tiller...BLAM.  Broke under the sinew.  With the time and effort you will put in, don’t settle.  Garbage in = garbage out. :OK
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« Reply #43 on: December 25, 2017, 02:06:19 pm »
Lovely finish on that! Nice clean pattern, i like it!
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« Reply #44 on: December 26, 2017, 08:41:53 am »
Parnell, cool to hear you chase a ring first.  I was always told you dont need to if you build up enough sinew.  But i still do it also.

Now once you have it down to one growth ring do you prefer to etch the back with a hack saw blade or something?  Ive been doing this, but at the same i think thats almost kinda semi-violating the entire ring, but at least its even down the entire back.
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