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ThimoS

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Black-Locust Bow.
« on: August 25, 2008, 08:56:32 am »











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ThimoS

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Re: Black-Locust Bow.
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2008, 08:58:07 am »
Still working the tips for optimum speed and penetration. 68" nock to nock 85# at 28".
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ThimoS

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Re: Black-Locust Bow.
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2008, 09:06:17 am »
I knew this stave was going to have some fun challenges to it when I split it. I had to wait 1st for it to season some and more importantly for the right mood to grab me. Then I was off and running.

I did the initial rough out with adze and hachet. Followed by chisel for the handle. After that it was all scrapeing, filing and sanding.

I'm very impressed with how nice this wood behaved both durring the making and the shooting in. It took only 1.5" of set. Now I'll heat treat some reflex into it, retiller and put on a tight black-leather handle. And narrow the tips of course. Should have it finished by weds.  Thanks for looking.






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Offline Pappy

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Re: Black-Locust Bow.
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2008, 09:52:56 am »
Very nice,love the snake. :)
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Offline snedeker

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Re: Black-Locust Bow.
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2008, 10:51:14 am »
Hey thats great.   Black locusts saplings are sturdy, aren't they.  We need to get you some explosive tips and parachute you into insurgent territory in Afghan.

Dave
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Re: Black-Locust Bow.
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2008, 10:55:28 am »
it's awesome:  i've never used b.l. but it looks good...wide,though, eh?
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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: Black-Locust Bow.
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2008, 11:57:32 am »
That's looking good, Thimo. Love the character-that's a gnarly piece of wood.
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Offline cracker

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Re: Black-Locust Bow.
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2008, 12:16:37 pm »
Great looking bow I also like the snake.Ron
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Black-Locust Bow.
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2008, 12:44:23 pm »
 Love it Thimo, To get a bow out of a stave with that much charactor with hatchet and adze is some serious talent. can't wait to see it finished.   Keenan
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Offline DirtyDan

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Re: Black-Locust Bow.
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2008, 12:47:50 pm »
Great character and craftsmanship.  I love the fades and handle area.  Very sleek.

Dan
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Re: Black-Locust Bow.
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2008, 02:32:43 pm »
excellent snaky bow - and hell for stout. I'd certainly have to work myself up the that kind of weight, scary :-X ;D.
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ThimoS

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Re: Black-Locust Bow.
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2008, 03:42:04 pm »
Thanks all!!!


 It is now finished. I used a cord wrapping on the handle, black, and black tips.

Pics soon.
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Offline Woodland Roamer

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Re: Black-Locust Bow.
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2008, 03:47:31 pm »
Good looking bow Thimo. Nice piece of locust.

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Re: Black-Locust Bow.
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2008, 03:54:15 pm »

GREAT!!!
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« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2008, 10:34:25 pm »
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