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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Keenan on March 31, 2009, 12:20:39 am

Title: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on March 31, 2009, 12:20:39 am

This is a Juniper self bow, She is 67" tip to tip and 63 lbs at 28"  This was from a dead standing sapling,that Dave C. and I cut several weeks ago. I have not triied Juniper unbacked, nor from a dead sapling so I decided to break a few rules.The back looked so nice with the cambium marking that I decided to give it a try as a self bow ,even though it has 26 pin knots.
  The tips are elk antler and the handle wrap has a small bird point that I made a few days ago. I was surprisingly pleased with the performance on this one. Other bows that I've made from juniper have been sluggish at this length of bow, but this one is fairly quick and is a sweet shooter.  Enjoy
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Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: JackCrafty on March 31, 2009, 12:24:30 am

Love the character of that bow.....and the wood choice ain't bad either. :)

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Pat B on March 31, 2009, 12:28:20 am

Very nice Keenan. The unbraced profile shows your skill.  ;) Full draw is quite nice too but something just isn't right with the pic of you holding the braced bow! ::)   The lithic accent it quite cool too! 8)

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on March 31, 2009, 12:29:21 am

Here are a few more.
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Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Ryano on March 31, 2009, 12:32:38 am

Sweet Bow Keenan! I really like the look of that.
 I assume the young lady is your daughter? A pretty girl posing with the bow for the picture never hurt!  ;D

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on March 31, 2009, 12:34:25 am

 Thank you Jack. Getting to like juniper all the more ;)

 Thank you Pat. I took some pain pill right befor the full draw ::). Drawing dosen't bother me but the bracing realy dose. Surgery is in the morning so I'm down for a while after this.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on March 31, 2009, 12:35:52 am

 Thank you Ryan. Yes that is my daughter of 19 and she's definately a better prop the dad. ::)

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Pat B on March 31, 2009, 12:37:33 am

We will all be thinking about you tomorrow. Lots of MEDICINE coming your way!  Let us know something when you are able.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Ryano on March 31, 2009, 12:40:44 am

 ;D ;D ;D Yep, we'll be pulling for ya tomarrow! :)

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on March 31, 2009, 12:45:13 am

Thanks guys. I'll have Lulyn give an update when she can. She knows how important you all, are to me ;)

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Jmilbrandt on March 31, 2009, 02:06:44 am

Thats an amazing juniper bow. :o I love the finish. I've made a couple of self juniper bows but all of them have eventually developed tension cracks. I think it might be in part to the dry weather here also maybe a difference in species.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Rich Saffold on March 31, 2009, 02:40:54 am

 :o Dang Keenan that is awesome! Good thing you decided to break a rule or two ;). The grain on the back of your bow looks strong in tension in comparison to other Junipers I have seen. It's a beautiful piece of wood, and you made it even more so..

I hope all goes well, and will be thinking about you till we hear from  Lulyn.

Rich

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: medicinewheel on March 31, 2009, 03:01:12 am

Very beautiful bow!

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Aosda on March 31, 2009, 03:05:04 am

Really beautiful work.  I love the character and color variations throughout. 

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Pappy on March 31, 2009, 05:50:38 am

Absolutely beautiful Keenan,I love that.Finish work is great and the tiller looks dead on.Mighty fine job. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: AKAPK on March 31, 2009, 06:38:04 am

What a craftsman thats got my intrest,Voting is getting harder do decide now :)

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: ricktrojanowski on March 31, 2009, 06:45:33 am

Beautiful bow.  I like the look of the back the way you left it.  Great job on that one the tiller looks super.  Good luck with your surgery.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: DanaM on March 31, 2009, 07:58:08 am

Now thats a nice stick with a sweet arc :) Well done Keenan

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: The Burnt Hill Archer on March 31, 2009, 08:03:06 am

beautiful all around. that belly shot with all the knots is impressive. not to mention that the tips kinda look like morells! we're praying for your surgery and a quick recovery!

Phil

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Timo on March 31, 2009, 08:05:17 am

I admire when someone pays attention to detail. You have definately done that on this bow.Very nice work.Top shelf for sure. My fav part is the how the tips blend with the cambium.

If I might ask, what kind of surgey you haveing?

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 31, 2009, 10:05:23 am

Great looking bow with a great tiller, Keenan.  Jawge

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on March 31, 2009, 10:58:29 am

Nice bow Keenan

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Hrothgar on March 31, 2009, 11:20:03 am

Nice job, beautiful finish.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on March 31, 2009, 11:28:49 am

Thanks for all the kind words everyone.

 Timo, Having my third back surgery to repair a ruptured L3 disk. ::) 


  Heading in in a few minutes so will be offline for a little while and won't be able to reply till getting back ;)  Thanks for all the support and prayers.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: comix on March 31, 2009, 11:37:27 am

beautifull bow!!!! love the details tips and handle... great!
best wishes for the surgery!

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on March 31, 2009, 12:06:38 pm

thats looks just incredible, what a beautiful piece of wood, everything about that bow flows together. - Ryan

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: JustAim on March 31, 2009, 04:35:38 pm

Awesome bow!!!

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Gordon on March 31, 2009, 05:12:00 pm

Keenan, there is something about your bows that just leaves me hungering for more. I can't quite put my finger on it but when I look at this bow it feels alive to me. You're a special bowyer sir. Good luck on the surgery - I'll talk to you when you get back.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: 22arrows on March 31, 2009, 05:17:06 pm

Dang that is sweet looking; love the accent on the grip ;)

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: david w. on March 31, 2009, 05:19:17 pm

Thats really incredible :)  Love it

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Olschool on March 31, 2009, 09:59:34 pm

Very NICE! Gives me hope on a Juniper stave I cut and have drying. Prayers for a quick recovery from your surgery

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: PaulN/KS on March 31, 2009, 10:23:35 pm

WoW...
Very nice bow. Hope all goes well with your surgery.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: brian melton on April 01, 2009, 01:07:11 am

 Good luck Keenan! Nice bow!

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: 330bull on April 01, 2009, 01:35:23 am

That's an AWESOME bow!!!!!

I love the character, the beauty, the gorgeous finish, the handle, the tiller, everything!!!

Nice work!

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on April 02, 2009, 02:12:15 pm

Thank you everyone for such nice compliments. I'm back home and the surgery went well I cant bee sitting up very much so I'll let Lulyn fill in the details latter today.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: brownhillboy on April 03, 2009, 10:38:38 am

Beautiful bow Keenan!  You do excellent work...hope you get well soon.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on April 03, 2009, 10:38:34 pm

 Thank you Brownhillboy. Getting up and about a little better today ;)

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Bryan_S on April 04, 2009, 02:10:38 am

Great craftsmanship. Looking foreward to seeing you up and around at the rendezvous.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on April 04, 2009, 09:08:04 pm

 Thank you Bryan, Can't  wait to see everyone there. Going to have allot of fun ;)

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Timo on April 04, 2009, 09:36:35 pm

Keenan, good to hear you are getting around a bit. Surgery was a success I take it?

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: hawkbow on April 04, 2009, 11:05:30 pm

That is one excellent looking bow brother.. don't know how I missed this post before... that bow is my favorite looking bow of all time.. Hawk

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: hawkbow on April 04, 2009, 11:07:09 pm

 Oh and I almost forgot... I love the war shirt.. came out great... Hawk a/ho

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Blacktail on April 05, 2009, 12:11:57 pm

WOW.that is got to be the bow of the year...that stick is very primitive looking.and the tillering is sweet....GORDON,watch out...john

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Blacktail on April 05, 2009, 12:21:06 pm

forgot to ask is it for sale...hehe...hows the back and the family doing.john

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: cowboy on April 05, 2009, 01:13:21 pm

Awesome bow Keenan! Love the bird point on the grip. Wonder if standing dead Juniper works better than green cut? hmm.. Hope your doing well :).

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on April 05, 2009, 04:24:51 pm

 Timo, Thank you.  The surgery went well. It was a little over three hrs and they removed 4 more pieces of ruptured disk fragments that were sitting right over the nerve. They were also able to shave down the other two disk that were bulging. I can now walk without severe pain and the constant pain in the leg and hip is gone ;D. Definitely sore from all the carving but getting better everyday.
 
 Hawk, Thank you Brother!. The shirt I love and I appreciate your help and ideas. Lulyn is startting to worry that I will ware it 24/7  ::) ;D

 John, Thank you Brother.  I think you give me to much credit though. There are so many top notch bowyers on this site that it is an honor even to be considered amongst them.

 Cowboy;Thank you. The bird point is some new rock that I found at a garage sale. I think it's a type of agate ???  I think I will be trying more standing dead juniper as well.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: OldBow on April 07, 2009, 11:08:37 pm

I'm doing catch up after a trip to AZ/NM. This bow really got my attention. Good job, Keenan. Great candidate for April Self BOM.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: ballista on April 07, 2009, 11:28:42 pm

    goregous man, the woods charecter itselfis stunnng, and the tiller being so good... awesome man, lookin foward to seeng more of youre work. -jimmy

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: venisonburger on April 07, 2009, 11:39:56 pm

Glad to hear your surgery went well, I've been there, 2 back surgeries and a total hip replacement. sure is nice when you get rid of that daily pain.
That wood is gorgeous, as is the whole bow. The leather grip is unique.
good luck with your recovery, take care of yourself.
VB

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on April 08, 2009, 04:17:49 pm

 Thank you Don. I hope your little getaway was enjoyable. Thanks again for all the hard work that you put into the BOM for all of us on this site.

 Jimmy. Thank you.  Seems that I haven't finished very many bows this last few years due to the health stuff. But I have about half a dozen that are half finished ::)

 VB, thank you it's always a pleasure seeing your work as well.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: PeteC on April 08, 2009, 05:31:47 pm

Wow! ,how did I miss this one?That's a beauty Keenan.You did a super job on that piece of juniper.I like everything about that bow.It just" has the look", of a great shooter.Congrats. God Bless

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on April 09, 2009, 11:48:53 am

Thank you Pete.   Keenan

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: NTProf on April 09, 2009, 12:08:42 pm

I cannot think of something to say about your bow that hasn't already been said! Just a couple of questions: how big was the sapling? Is your bow mainly sapwood?

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on April 09, 2009, 08:36:47 pm

 NTProf, thank you, The sapling was about 4-5" in dia.  and yes mostly sapwood

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on April 12, 2009, 01:40:53 pm

  NtProf;  Here is a pic that I came across of the sapling.  It's the one that was third from the left. ;)  Hope that helps
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c326/bornagainprimitve/IMG_0061.jpg)

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: koan on April 12, 2009, 01:55:27 pm

Keenan, dont know how I missed this till now but WOW! That sure is a beauty in astetics and function! Didnt know that dead wood was ok to use on juniper. I got to see if it grows here in Mo. Glad you are healin up good.....Brian

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: NTProf on April 12, 2009, 08:46:16 pm

Keenan, Thanks for the picture of the staves!

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on April 13, 2009, 02:34:43 pm

 Your welcome NTProf;

 Thank you Brian.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on April 13, 2009, 08:02:12 pm

had to come back and look at it again, this bow is just really special looking to me, makes me want to get some juniper real bad.- Ryan

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: mullet on April 13, 2009, 09:30:09 pm

  Wow! I missed this one too. That bow and wood is stunning, Keenan. The character and all the pin knots is amazing. It has me looking at all the juniper that is used in landscaping down here. And it's great to hear the surgery helped, now take care of yourself so you can Elk hunt this year. ;)

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: FlintWalker on April 13, 2009, 10:19:35 pm

How have I missed this ??? ???   Absolutely beautiful bow Keenan!

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on April 13, 2009, 11:58:38 pm

 Thank you Ryan.
 
 Thank you Eddie, Taking it slow and not pushing it.

 Thank you Shannon.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: GregB on April 14, 2009, 08:27:06 am

I'm late again seeing this beautiful bow! Wow, talking about a work of art, I'd consider your bow to be one. Beautiful wood with the pin knots displayed to great advantage. Finish work is outstanding! Definitely inspiring...

Good luck on your surgery!

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: jamie on April 14, 2009, 09:20:19 am

wow!!! somebody is feeling better. awesome work

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Hillbilly on April 14, 2009, 09:20:32 am

Keenan, I have no idea how I managed to miss this one-wow! Don't see how it could get much better than that one, absolutely awesome bow. And yeah, you suddenly got a lot better looking after the first pic.  ;D

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on April 14, 2009, 12:21:53 pm

Greg, Thank you.  the surgery was the day after I posted this and things went well. now it;s just a matter of staying down and not rushing the 8 week healing process.  Staring at the bow knowing that I can't shoot it is the hardest part :(

Thank you Jamie


 Hillbilly; Thanks.. yes the daughter is a much better prop then thisold mug ;D

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: juniper junkie on April 16, 2009, 11:33:05 am

I thought I had posted on this bow before, but I must have just thought I did ??? anyway..that is a very sweet bow Keenan. cant wait to see it in action, so heal up fast. nice touch putting Jocelyn holding the bow in the pic, nothing like leading the jury ;D. I pulled one of the other staves out and put it in the shop, going to start on it after this weekend.  again..great job on the bow.

Title: Re: Juniper Self Bow
Post by: Keenan on April 16, 2009, 12:15:29 pm

 Thank you JJ. Nothing worst then having a new toy that you can't play with ::)
 We are only about 30 days from the rendezvous so we better get together and prep some stuff out and figure out a game plan for getting back our honor that Brian B stoled from us last year ::)