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Offline adb

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Re: 51 1/2" Sinew backed osage
« Reply #15 on: April 10, 2008, 01:14:09 pm »
Is a sinew backed bow considered a selfbow? I'm sure we've had this discussion before, but my memory escapes me.

I really like the bow, especially the nocks! Very nice. I also like short bows. They're very handy to carry in the field. The combination snake skins is cool.

Offline Okie

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Re: 51 1/2" Sinew backed osage
« Reply #16 on: April 10, 2008, 03:28:12 pm »
Very nice. I have a 50" that I hope turns out half as good. How do you put those tips on?
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Offline possum

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Re: 51 1/2" Sinew backed osage
« Reply #17 on: April 10, 2008, 03:30:22 pm »
careful filing to get them mated just perfect the used 2 ton epoxy.

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Offline Keenan

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Re: 51 1/2" Sinew backed osage
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2008, 03:39:50 pm »
Okie, Take a look at the Syringa Character bow buildalong in the buildalong section. On page 5 I did a break down on how to do those tips. It goes into more detail. ;DKeenan

Offline Aries

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Re: 51 1/2" Sinew backed osage
« Reply #19 on: April 10, 2008, 04:48:47 pm »
Awesome, Love the skin transfer   Ty
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Offline hawkbow

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Re: 51 1/2" Sinew backed osage
« Reply #20 on: April 10, 2008, 05:18:03 pm »
Killer hunting bow brother. great tiller and love the knocks..  Hawk a/ho
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Offline Hrothgar

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Re: 51 1/2" Sinew backed osage
« Reply #21 on: April 10, 2008, 06:31:27 pm »
Possum, good job on a wicked looking piece of 'sage. Bet she hits hard too!
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Offline huntertrapper

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Re: 51 1/2" Sinew backed osage
« Reply #22 on: April 10, 2008, 11:32:31 pm »
nice bow sir. and that rattler backing adds some true character and medicine
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Offline ricktrojanowski

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Re: 51 1/2" Sinew backed osage
« Reply #23 on: April 11, 2008, 12:00:18 am »
Nice bow,  I love those short bows.  It looks like a gnarly piece to work with.  Great Job, like the skins.
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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: 51 1/2" Sinew backed osage
« Reply #24 on: April 11, 2008, 12:13:21 am »
Mighty fine looking bow, great detail work, too. I like the contrasting skins and the tips. Great job getting one that short to bend that good-looks like a turkey getter.
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Re: 51 1/2" Sinew backed osage
« Reply #25 on: April 11, 2008, 02:28:20 am »
That is a great looking bow there possum.  Justin
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: 51 1/2" Sinew backed osage
« Reply #26 on: April 11, 2008, 09:42:03 am »
Awesome bow. Well done. Jawge
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Offline GregB

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Re: 51 1/2" Sinew backed osage
« Reply #27 on: April 11, 2008, 09:48:17 am »
That's really a nice job on the bow! I like how you merged the two different type snake skins together. I remember your trying to find a mate to the one copperhead you've got. I've got one big one and a couple small ones, waiting for a mate to the big one.

Very nice bow! :)
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