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Title: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: Bryce on February 17, 2014, 06:15:27 pm: i had this branch for about a year, had a bad check(about an 1/8'' wide, 5"long) through the back of the handle. wrapped it with sinew and it came out around 35 at 28" too light for me so i threw it in the corner. it sat there for almost 2 years had a crap ton of reflex in the upper limb and i coundnt even string it up. so i heated most of the reflex out, to a manageable 2".
sinew wrap on the handle didnt feel like enough. so i also wrapped with wet rawhide and it seems to be holding up quite well.
had a good part in the weather but the rain came back, had to take an indoor F/D shot
i was very impressed with this wood. i feel confident in calling it "Prince of Bow Wood"

holds a good 1" reflex
burgundy elk leather handle with the Strunk lace pattern
56"NTN
60#@28"

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Thanks for Looking:)

-Pinecone
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: JonW on February 17, 2014, 06:19:07 pm: I like that bend Bryce. Nice job.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on February 17, 2014, 06:25:04 pm: Very nice!
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Post by: DuBois on February 17, 2014, 06:34:04 pm: That is sweet Bryce.
So did it gain the weight from drying time?
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Post by: lostarrow on February 17, 2014, 06:42:38 pm: Another beauty ,Bryce! Does the extended pinkey a shooting aid of sorts? ;D People tease me about it , so I though I might get one in before someone else ;)
Am I reading this right? 2 years ago this bow was 35# and now it's 60# after removing some of the reflex ? Did you Pike it? ........................You do know that witchcraft is still frowned upon in most cultures and the perveyors are often persecuted even in our progressive times ;D ;D ;D. .....If that's what you're up to out there, don't answer. Too good a bowyer to be burned at the stake!
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Post by: osage outlaw on February 17, 2014, 06:48:10 pm: Nice bend on a fine looking bow. Great job!
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Post by: Bryce on February 17, 2014, 07:01:34 pm: Thanks guys!:)

From what I can tell, the bark was holding some moisture in. And even after a year of drying it just wasn't dry. But after sitting for another couple yrs. the stave was allowed to completely dry, and even get a little reflex.
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: DuBois on February 17, 2014, 07:15:54 pm: Wow man, that's pretty cool. I have some saplings with bark on from the fall. I guess I better give them a long time to dry up ;D
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: PeteC on February 17, 2014, 07:18:27 pm: That is a very nice bow.It turned out great. God Bless
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Post by: Gus on February 17, 2014, 07:29:58 pm: Yes Sir!

That's a Beauty!

-gus
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Post by: bushboy on February 17, 2014, 07:40:58 pm: Awesome work!perfect tiller!wicked!
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Post by: RyanR on February 17, 2014, 07:59:54 pm: Good looking little bow. Nice work.
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Post by: ionicmuffin on February 17, 2014, 08:22:36 pm: that sure is a beauty bryce! nice work
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Post by: Trapper Rob on February 17, 2014, 08:30:58 pm: Looks nice Bryce.
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Post by: Ken S on February 17, 2014, 09:03:09 pm: Very cool bow, I really like the bark back. NICE ONE!
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Post by: bubby on February 17, 2014, 09:06:54 pm: very cool bow and background story pinecone, me likey, bub
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Post by: Badger on February 17, 2014, 09:10:54 pm: Nice, I really like plum a lot. Tiller looks great
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Post by: Sasquatch on February 17, 2014, 09:25:58 pm: That is a very nice bow. Good job taking your time and paying attention to detail.
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Post by: adb on February 17, 2014, 09:29:42 pm: Nice bow Bryce! I love the pinkey!! You practicing to have tea with the Queen? ;D
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Post by: Badly Bent on February 17, 2014, 09:33:06 pm: Love that style of bow and this one is super sharp, nicely done Bryce. 8)
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Post by: Arrowind on February 17, 2014, 09:36:06 pm: That bow is AWESOME! Nice job. I especially like the bark left on...that is what it is...right?
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Post by: Will H on February 17, 2014, 09:57:40 pm: Another nice one Bryce! I love the look of bark on plumb bows. Your quill work turned out great as well, not to mention the perfect tiller! Way to go man :)
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: IdahoMatt on February 17, 2014, 10:30:59 pm: Great job Bryce. You sure know how to make em. This one is one of my faves. Love it. Have you heard of Patawatomi plum?
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: lostarrow on February 17, 2014, 11:14:25 pm: Quote from: adb on February 17, 2014, 09:29:42 pm
Nice bow Bryce! I love the pinkey!! You practicing to have tea with the Queen? ;D

Told you it was coming ,buddy ::) ;D ;D
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on February 17, 2014, 11:39:32 pm: Nice bend Bryce. The pinkey held high really sets it off ;D
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Post by: ajooter on February 17, 2014, 11:40:50 pm: Love the look of the bark! Great job!
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Post by: burn em up chuck on February 18, 2014, 12:14:25 am: very very nice

chuck
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: Bryce on February 18, 2014, 02:00:56 am: wow! i dont even know where to start! thank you all for the kind words! :D

thanks for the heads up lostarrow lol the ring finger is also out yah just cant see it at that angle.
my 3 finger grip needs a bit of work.

i had plans to flip the tips which is why the bark is off on the ends.

the bow is a bit too heavy for me and my winter-out-of-shape-body, seems to happen this time of year. but come summer time when the stump killing reaches a maximum it wont be as squirrely to handle.

WHEN IN DOUBT, PINKY OUT!
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: blackhawk on February 18, 2014, 07:16:04 am: Not too shabby there Brycey boy ;)
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Post by: Pappy on February 18, 2014, 07:23:47 am: Beautiful bow,very nice tiller. :)
Pappy
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Post by: burchett.donald on February 18, 2014, 09:01:45 am: Nice ( on that one sir...
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 18, 2014, 09:12:26 am: Finished off nicely Brycey!
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Post by: ohma2 on February 18, 2014, 10:00:16 am: Good lookin bow there
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Post by: Bryce on February 18, 2014, 04:18:57 pm: Thank blacky

Thank you pappy. I'm diggin te deep purple of the bark.

Thanks pearls. Thought you might like seeing it, not over text MSG.

Thank you don.

Thank you Ohma.

It's nice to just make a plain jane bow, and get back to basics.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 18, 2014, 04:22:13 pm: Ill take it....;)
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Post by: Parnell on February 18, 2014, 04:48:17 pm: That tiller is really nice, Bryce. Looks like a great bow. I won't hassle you on the pinky, actually, I often wonder why people hold bows with an obviously hard up GI Joe kung-fu grip when it is a bend through the handle design. Never quite understood that.... ;D
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: Bryce on February 18, 2014, 06:23:45 pm: Not sure....I get better groups with a loose grip.
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: bubby on February 18, 2014, 07:34:38 pm: Quote from: Bryce (Pinecone) on February 18, 2014, 06:23:45 pm
Not sure....I get better groups with a loose grip.

its just like boxing, your much faster with your hands loose and relaxed
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: Bryce on February 18, 2014, 10:02:14 pm: Quote from: bubby on February 18, 2014, 07:34:38 pm
Quote from: Bryce (Pinecone) on February 18, 2014, 06:23:45 pm
Not sure....I get better groups with a loose grip.

its just like boxing, your much faster with your hands loose and relaxed

Your probably right man.
I think it also allows the bow to not jar in the hand and eff up arrow flight.
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: seabass on February 18, 2014, 10:56:20 pm: nice work Bryce.
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Post by: soy on February 18, 2014, 11:33:06 pm: Wow...wow!!!
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Post by: Peacebow_Coos on February 18, 2014, 11:33:57 pm: Dang brosef that's real nice, from 35 to 60! I wish mine did that...I knew you had some kind of bow magic
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: simson on February 19, 2014, 05:01:19 am: Impressive, Bryce - very impressive
Very nice looking bow

I have used the bark on several plum bows but mostly it popped off after some shooting. I found only one species under the plums that makes no problems with bark on.
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Post by: randman on February 19, 2014, 05:46:50 am: Beauty for sure! My bark usually come off just the opposite - bark on tips but cracks off the bendy part.
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Post by: 4dog on February 19, 2014, 10:43:36 am: beautiful job Bryce...just...wow!!
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Post by: missilemaster on February 19, 2014, 11:20:11 am: That turned out sweet Bryce!
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Post by: Bryce on February 19, 2014, 01:45:53 pm: Thanks seabass

Thanks soy

Thanks Simson, I have shot this bow a couple hundred times te bark seems to be holding good. Purple leaf has a pretty elastic and hold strong. Any stave over 3" in diameter the bark is too rough and thick to wanna stay on.

Thanks Randman, the bark didn't pop off. I took it off with the draw knife bc I had plans to flip the tips a bit the. Decided not to.

Thanks 4dog

Thanks missile master .
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: dbb on February 19, 2014, 02:35:57 pm: Sweet simplicity!
Love the bend and the bark...and ;)
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Post by: Bryce on February 20, 2014, 01:04:03 am: Thanks DBB:)
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Post by: Josh B on February 20, 2014, 09:16:32 pm: Man! You've been busy! That tiller is just beautiful! When I grow up, I wanna be just like you pinecone! Lol! Seriously though, that is top notch! Josh
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Post by: Onebowonder on February 21, 2014, 10:49:06 am: Very pretty bow Sir!

OneBow
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Post by: rossfactor on February 22, 2014, 11:36:50 am: A guy gets busy for a week or so and he misses something like this!!!

Totally awesome bow Bryce. Isn't purple leaf addicting stuff? Finest bow wood I've laid my hands on. And you did it justice right there.

How wide are the inner limbs? I bet you could have even gone a bit narrower without bringing on set.

I really like how the handle leather and the back look together. And the tiller is on the money. Great stuff.

Gabe
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: Bryce on February 22, 2014, 01:34:33 pm: That's weird bc I wanna grow up like josh!

Thanks one bow!

Oh man Gabe this wood is saweeeet! Inner limb is about 1.5"
I was really amazed at the lack of set.
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: Aaron H on March 11, 2014, 01:25:13 pm: Great work, impressive bow
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Post by: paoliguy on March 11, 2014, 02:07:52 pm: You know, I don't think I want to harass a guy about pinky placement with a bow like that in hand and a broadhead handy! I think I'd just politely say that's one beautiful bow right there!

BTW, how did you feather the transitions from the bark at the edges? Any special care or finish work required? I really like the bark!
Title: Re: Asymmetrical Purple Leaf Plum Bow
Post by: jimjimmysticks on March 15, 2014, 09:14:59 pm: excellent bow nice to see different wood used for us that can not get osage easy,love the bark on it
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Post by: Bryce on March 16, 2014, 02:44:03 am: Thanks falcon!

Lol thanks paleoguy! That there pinky is my stabilizer ;D >:D

Thanks Jim. That plum is some pretty tough stuff.