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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Airborne890 on February 21, 2016, 06:59:05 pm

Title: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: Airborne890 on February 21, 2016, 06:59:05 pm
Here is the finished project that I have been posting about. This bow went from sapling to shooter in under 2 months total, made possible by the arid climate of the high plains.

She is 43" long and pulling 55# @ 25" draw (I expect her to put on some weight over time). Bowstring is 2-ply elk backstrap. Backed with 2 layers of sinew and wrapped with sinew at the tips, mid-limb, and handle. Sinew wrappings were then painted with red ochre and charcoal/pitch.

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on February 21, 2016, 07:01:34 pm
That turned out great!!
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: bubby on February 21, 2016, 07:08:08 pm
Very nice, it would be cool to see the draw from the side but a great little bow
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: hunterbob on February 21, 2016, 07:23:03 pm
That's a cool little looking bow.
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: Airborne890 on February 21, 2016, 07:23:45 pm
Full draw, and more pics:
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: Stixnstones on February 21, 2016, 07:25:18 pm
Looks like a sweet lil rocket launcher. Nice work.
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: tipi stuff on February 21, 2016, 08:11:53 pm
Nice! I like those short bows.  Curtis
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: Redhand on February 21, 2016, 09:21:15 pm
Sweet bow.  Nice work.
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: Dakota Kid on February 21, 2016, 11:08:26 pm
 All the bows you've posted thus far have been quite impressive. This one is no exception. Excellent work yet again.
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: TimothyR on February 22, 2016, 06:55:02 am
Great looking bow!  A work of art!
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: Aaron H on February 22, 2016, 07:26:28 am
It's great to have you around here airborne, you do quality work.  8)
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: sieddy on February 22, 2016, 02:21:55 pm
Man that looks well cool and I bet its great fun! Good luck on the Buffalo hunt!  :D
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: Airborne890 on February 23, 2016, 06:03:58 pm
Quote from: sieddy on February 22, 2016, 02:21:55 pm
Man that looks well cool and I bet its great fun! Good luck on the Buffalo hunt!  :D

I can't imagine working with buffalo sinew. Must be a dream.
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: Badly Bent on February 24, 2016, 04:05:34 am
Nicely done AB.  I'm enjoying seeing your work, cool primitive styling on your bows.
Title: Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
Post by: Springbuck on February 24, 2016, 10:30:51 am
Excellent work....