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Title: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 22, 2011, 04:46:15 pm
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=27756&id=100001860894485&saved#!/album.php?fbid=134474443291251&id=100001860894485&aid=27755 (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=27756&id=100001860894485&saved#!/album.php?fbid=134474443291251&id=100001860894485&aid=27755)
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 22, 2011, 04:51:15 pm
this is a piece of red oak slat cut from a mill for log home siding.

slightly reflexed flatbow.bullsnake backed,side nocked,wrapped up to dry.48"ntn 30lbs @ 22"...pulled to 24" for saftey.
very stout!

i use drywall tape for ease of removal,and the air passes through nicely to dry it. i use tb3 on this as i want to leave the scales on this bow. i will wrap the ends of snake skin in real sinew and natural cordage for handle.

i wil keep you updated.
bowguy
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: Josh on March 22, 2011, 05:06:50 pm
you have to have a facebook account to see your bow. I don't have a facebook account, just post the pics here so everyone can see them.  :)
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 22, 2011, 05:17:41 pm
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/200320_134474683291227_100001860894485_220117_1009003_n.jpg)
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 22, 2011, 05:18:25 pm
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200320_134474689957893_100001860894485_220119_4930163_n.jpg)
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 22, 2011, 05:21:04 pm
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200320_134474679957894_100001860894485_220116_7705512_n.jpg)
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 22, 2011, 05:22:04 pm
OOOGA BOOOGA

(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200320_134474686624560_100001860894485_220118_956837_n.jpg)
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 22, 2011, 09:02:06 pm
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/200373_134525123286183_100001860894485_220295_1883560_n.jpg)
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 22, 2011, 09:19:24 pm
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/200373_134525126619516_100001860894485_220296_4095455_n.jpg)
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: skyarrow on March 23, 2011, 12:40:06 am
Looks good and I sent you a friends request on Fb
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 23, 2011, 12:22:14 pm
cool. ill be looking.
i started a fb page called "one foot into the wild" lots of good people sharing great ideas about primitive stuff of all sorts.
today...
i spray on shellac sealer and while that is drying i will go ahead and make final bowstring for it, i had to take of the tillering string and quit using it as i did not want to wear it through as i was shooting this little sucker so much!
i will be making more of these kinds of bow and more heavy of course for me.
the lumbermill will let me fill up my pickup truck of these "scraps" for 20 bucks!!!!
woooo hooo
jackpot.
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: Pat B on March 23, 2011, 02:06:36 pm
Nice bow, Jamie. Can we see a full draw pic?  I love these simple bows. I'm building a similar one for the PA bow trade.
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: HatchA on March 23, 2011, 02:07:35 pm
20 quid for a truck full!!??

Damn, you hit the payload there!

Nice looking bow :)  I've recently reactivated my FB account so may take a wander your way some time...
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: criveraville on March 23, 2011, 04:12:04 pm
nice bow... That snake looks familiar..  8)
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 23, 2011, 04:54:07 pm
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/190667_134702876601741_100001860894485_221653_6794576_n.jpg)
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 23, 2011, 04:54:55 pm
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/190667_134702879935074_100001860894485_221654_7639438_n.jpg)
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 23, 2011, 04:55:38 pm
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/190667_134702883268407_100001860894485_221655_2098317_n.jpg)
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 23, 2011, 04:58:12 pm
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/190667_134702886601740_100001860894485_221656_5995840_n.jpg)

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/190667_134702889935073_100001860894485_221657_3696804_n.jpg)

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197866_134703106601718_100001860894485_221658_4671538_n.jpg)

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Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 23, 2011, 05:00:04 pm
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197866_134703116601717_100001860894485_221660_6377342_n.jpg)

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Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 23, 2011, 05:01:08 pm
VIDEO COMMING UP NEXT...
just for you pat  ;)
haha
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: Cameroo on March 23, 2011, 05:11:24 pm
Nice bow dude!
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: HatchA on March 23, 2011, 06:37:33 pm
That IS tasty!!
Title: Re: bullsnake backed flatbow...in process
Post by: michbowguy on March 23, 2011, 06:44:22 pm
https://picasaweb.google.com/117548980001297180645/OakFlatbow#5587356585039922114 (https://picasaweb.google.com/117548980001297180645/OakFlatbow#5587356585039922114)