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Offline Keenan

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Juniper Self Bow
« 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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Re: Juniper Self Bow
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2009, 12:24:30 am »
Love the character of that bow.....and the wood choice ain't bad either. :)
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Re: Juniper Self Bow
« Reply #2 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)
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Juniper Self Bow
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2009, 12:29:21 am »
Here are a few more.



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Offline Ryano

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Re: Juniper Self Bow
« Reply #4 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
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Juniper Self Bow
« Reply #5 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.
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Juniper Self Bow
« Reply #6 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. ::)
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Re: Juniper Self Bow
« Reply #7 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.
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Offline Ryano

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Re: Juniper Self Bow
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2009, 12:40:44 am »
 ;D ;D ;D Yep, we'll be pulling for ya tomarrow! :)
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Juniper Self Bow
« Reply #9 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 ;)
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Offline Jmilbrandt

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Re: Juniper Self Bow
« Reply #10 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.
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Re: Juniper Self Bow
« Reply #11 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
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Juniper Self Bow
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2009, 03:01:12 am »

Very beautiful bow!
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« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2009, 03:05:04 am »
Really beautiful work.  I love the character and color variations throughout. 
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« Reply #14 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. :)
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