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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: LEGIONNAIRE on August 01, 2012, 04:11:45 pm

Title: yew miwok
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on August 01, 2012, 04:11:45 pm: Hello Guys
its been a while since I posted anything, but i promise I been really busy making bows. will post more too. Heres a sinew backed yew miwok bow, 3 layers of elk leg sinew and painted with natural pigments. Thebow is 40 inches and draws 38lbs @ 22 inches. It took no follow, maybe like 1/4 but goes back to a reflex after its been unstrung. As you can see im very happy with this bow :)
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/IMG_5260.jpg)
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/IMG_5250.jpg)
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/IMG_5242.jpg)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 01, 2012, 04:52:31 pm: That is a neat little bugger Cesar!
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Post by: H Rhodes on August 01, 2012, 05:55:12 pm: That's a cool little bow!
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Post by: Hrothgar on August 01, 2012, 06:10:48 pm: Very nice.
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Post by: coaster500 on August 01, 2012, 06:16:56 pm: Beautiful Cesar!!!

The art work everything, that arrow is very cool :)
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Post by: ErictheViking on August 01, 2012, 08:12:38 pm: Great job man, love it
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Post by: toomanyknots on August 01, 2012, 08:45:46 pm: Gorgeous. Your a master Legionnaire.
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Post by: Pat B on August 01, 2012, 09:05:05 pm: Very cool little bow. I'm thinking about another after breaking my short sinew backed yew paddle bow earlier this summer. :(
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Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on August 01, 2012, 09:13:03 pm: Thanks PD
Thanks hrodes
Thanks hrothgar
Thanks coaster
Thanks eric
:) thanks Toomany

Pat sorry to hear that :( I think you should make another one for yourself. I tell you, yew and sinew make a great combo, especially a bend in the handle style. I have tried both the bend in the handle and the setback handle and I have to tell you, for shorter bows the bend in the handle type bows with sinew feel so alive and shoot great.
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Post by: tom sawyer on August 01, 2012, 09:19:09 pm: Whats the unbraced profile? I saw a Miwok earlier in the day and it had a wild amount of reflex.
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Post by: Badly Bent on August 01, 2012, 10:43:36 pm: Very nice bow Legionnaire, looks like the real deal there. Very nice work.
Greg
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Post by: Badly Bent on August 01, 2012, 10:56:36 pm: Very nice bow Legionnaire, looks like the real deal there.
Greg
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 01, 2012, 11:06:38 pm: Yep that is a sweet little stick. Looks nice.
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Post by: MWirwicki on August 01, 2012, 11:47:45 pm: So Cesar, I suppose there's no talking you outta that one. That is my kinda bow! Never done a Miwok. Got a book on them a few months ago with all intentions of doing one. You are inspiring me! Really like your decorations. Just plain cool...
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Post by: mullet on August 02, 2012, 09:08:47 am: Cool little bow, Ceasar. I just laid one out at 46" the other day.
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Post by: M-P on August 02, 2012, 12:12:02 pm: Nice work. The tiller looks good and the painting even better. Is the belly heat treated? Ron
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Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on August 02, 2012, 02:33:28 pm: Tom: When I unbrace the bow and lay it on the ground the senter lays on the ground while the sides come of slightly like 1/2 inch on each side, and then the recurves gracefully face the sky. Heres a link to a pic
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=417335064978915&set=a.210148505697573.51834.100001072759384&type=3&theater

BB: thanks
James: thanks!
Matt: Go for it, you are going to love the feel of these little bows. Im glad you are inspired that way we can all see a beauty once you are done. or maybe build along?
Thanks Mullet. Any pics?

Ron the Belly has been heat tempered. I tempered it after I applied sinew just slightly to even up the reflex on the limbs, worked great.
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Post by: loefflerchuck on August 02, 2012, 03:19:26 pm: Great looking *Maidu* style bow
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Post by: M-P on August 02, 2012, 03:47:51 pm: Legionarire, Thanks for the post and info about the heat treating. One of my current projects is similar and this gives me ideas/ options. ....as well as the chance to admire your creation. Ron
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Post by: medicinewheel on August 02, 2012, 09:48:18 pm: Very nice little bow!
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Post by: soy on August 02, 2012, 10:18:38 pm: You do look happy as well you should, what a work of art ;) job well done ceaser, job well done
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Post by: loefflerchuck on August 02, 2012, 11:14:48 pm: Cesar, in response to your pm. First of all I want to say "another fine bow". I have seen quite a few by you on this site. Your bow is very close to narrow Maidu and Modoc bows I have seen. The pin nocks, fur, paint, recurve and yew. The Miwok bows were this general shape with the typical California lemon cross section, but made of incense cedar and California nutmeg. They did make simple self bows like this but all the sinew backed bows had the famous hook nocks made of sinew extending past the wood tips. Some bellies and backs were stained but never painted with geometric designs. Love the bow though. Hope i dont sound like too much of a know it all
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Post by: Traxx on August 04, 2012, 11:07:28 pm: I hafta agree with Chuck on this one,although,Maidu might be a stretch as well.Most maidu bows had a definite paddle to them,although not as wide as others.I have seen what were labled as Maidu bows,that were narrow,such as this one and im shure they belonged to a maidu.I wonder though,if they were not of Wintu or even maybe Piaute origin,and traded for,or perhaps,spoils of a handgame.I mean,if i won a nice bow,that shot well,id use it even though it wasnt made of my nation,Wouldnt you?LOL
I think it would be safe to call it a real nice bow,Of Ca native style,and be happy with it.I know i would be.