Modoc Inspired Bow

[dreamcraft_archery]

Hi guys!

Another bow from me. This one was inspired by Modoc style bows. I used black locust wood and rawhide to make it. To apply the backing I used the hide glue. The bow is 53 1/2" ntn and it's drawing 50lb at 26". I made a handle working. The bow took 1/2" of set. Shoots sweet and smoother than I expected. I named it "Grizzly". It was a really enjoyable project.

In case you'd be interested to see how I made it, check out my video:
https://youtu.be/WhZpHWeYHJU

All the best guys!!!

[bjrogg]

Sweet dreams their dream craft.

Really like the bow. It might be an illusion, but it looks like it might be bending a little more right in the handle than I like. Otherwise I really like it.

Bjrogg

[bambule]

Really nice work!

Greetz
Cord

[bentstick54]

Very nice

[joachimM]

nice video, and I like the full draw on the tillering tree there! did I see correctly that your back has a quite a violated grain, or does it follow a single ring?

J

[Selfbowman]

Looking solid.

[superdav95]

Sweet looking bow!  Very authentic style. 

[bjrogg]

 Nice video too
Bjrogg

[George Tsoukalas]

Stunning! Great looking bow! Jawge

[Pappy]

Nice job, beautiful bow.
 Pappy

[George Tsoukalas]

Thanks! I enjoyed the video. Jawge

[Aaron1726]

Awesome bow.  I am a fan of your videos too.  Thanks for sharing.

[JW_Halverson]

Sweet dreams their dream craft.

Really like the bow. It might be an illusion, but it looks like it might be bending a little more right in the handle than I like. Otherwise I really like it.

Bjrogg

I am going to have to agree that there is a bit more bend in the middle third of this bow than in the two outer thirds. But so small as to not make me the least bit concerned. This is nitpicking what is an incredible effort, but then, that's pretty much the norm for you these days. You have really been turning out some nice stuff!

[bjrogg]

JW I agree with this being a beautifully made bow. I certainly don’t want to discourage its creator. I’m not even certain my eyes aren’t tricking me. The area that gives me a bit of concern is right in the handle. My eye sees a little more bend about an inch below the arrow than I would prefer.  Right in the palm of his hand. It’s really easy for this to happen. I really like everything else about this bow and I certainly hope that I didn’t offend dream craft. I think he is a good bowyer and he did a very nice job on this video. I hope he continues to share his work with us and others. I love everything else about this bow

Bjrogg

[JW_Halverson]

Absolutely! Both of us are nitpicking at something incredibly minor because it's the only thing we find wrong!!!

He is fast becoming one of my favorite bowyers posting on here, that's for sure!