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Offline Story Teller

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Re: egyptian chariot bow
« Reply #30 on: July 22, 2010, 01:46:59 pm »
Excellent!!
I have often thought about building and Egyptian bow, but haven't drummed up the courage to try it yet (rookie).  I would like to know more about how.  Can you point us in a direction?  Can you tell us more about your "should have waited longer before bracing it" comment?

The birch bark wrap in two colors is both traditional in spirit and, I imagine, a real challenge to pull off.  I'm very impressed.
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« Reply #31 on: July 22, 2010, 03:49:23 pm »
the hand shock is very minimal, used a three pc maple core  with spliced in horn tips..the white birch bark is put on alternately, white is the outside of bark, the gold is the inside of the bark...birch bark can be a pain in the butt to apply....

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Offline Mechslasher

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« Reply #32 on: July 22, 2010, 04:34:19 pm »
thought it was a work of art earlier, but now it looks like it should be in a museum.
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« Reply #33 on: July 22, 2010, 04:39:01 pm »
Yeah thanks for the closeup of the bark wraps.. Just makes your bow that much more awesome.   :)  Nice work!
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Offline hammertime

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Re: egyptian chariot bow
« Reply #34 on: July 22, 2010, 04:47:24 pm »
I think I'll print this one out and hang up in my shop for inspiration beautiful thanks for sharing.Hammertime
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Offline Gordon

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« Reply #35 on: July 22, 2010, 04:54:37 pm »
That's an impressive piece of work. Thank you for sharing!
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Offline Barrage

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« Reply #36 on: July 22, 2010, 06:48:02 pm »
Wowza.  They don't get any better than that.  Be proud of this one. :) 8)
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« Reply #37 on: July 22, 2010, 07:02:07 pm »
Damn James...I thought that the Bark was just Candy Cane Wrapped around the Limbs...not all them little indiviual pieces...man that is an awesome amout of time consuming shiot....That is a one of a kind masterpiece for sure....
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« Reply #38 on: July 22, 2010, 09:21:03 pm »
thanks all,,yes destructo,,the bark was a bit time consuming...thanks again everyone......jp
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Offline Jesse

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« Reply #39 on: July 22, 2010, 09:31:57 pm »
That is an awesome bow!   Great job
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Offline Jboyd

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Re: egyptian chariot bow
« Reply #40 on: July 22, 2010, 10:57:27 pm »
I know you heard it already but its a work of art, how many layers of sinew and how hard is it to brace
that thing!

What an awesome bow that will inspire everyone!!
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Offline markinengland

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« Reply #41 on: July 23, 2010, 04:01:11 am »
Reaqlly really nice, and it looks better the closer in the picture. There are some bows that I just want to hold in my hand to fully appreciate - and this is one of them.

Is the black banding paint or some kind of binding?
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Offline barney

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« Reply #42 on: July 23, 2010, 05:32:17 am »
HI Robustus,

Instant Classic, that one!

How do you apply the Birch bark? Is it wrapped right around the limb, or do you use separate pieces for belly and back?

regards,

Barney
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Offline medicinewheel

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« Reply #43 on: July 23, 2010, 05:44:36 am »
Awesome details, thanks for posting!
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Offline fusizoli

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« Reply #44 on: July 23, 2010, 03:44:21 pm »
I missed this finished bow somehow. But newer too late to say a congrats :) Outstanding work! Ive tought U will do it whan I saw your started hornbows.... That bark cowering is perfect !
What about the others?
(Why haven't posted this bows to atarn?)
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