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Offline Airborne890

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43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« 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!

Offline Red Tailed Hawk

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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2016, 07:01:34 pm »
That turned out great!!

Offline bubby

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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #2 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
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Offline hunterbob

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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2016, 07:23:03 pm »
That's a cool little looking bow.

Offline Airborne890

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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2016, 07:23:45 pm »
Full draw, and more pics:

Offline Stixnstones

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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2016, 07:25:18 pm »
Looks like a sweet lil rocket launcher. Nice work.
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Offline tipi stuff

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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2016, 08:11:53 pm »
Nice! I like those short bows.  Curtis

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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2016, 09:21:15 pm »
Sweet bow.  Nice work.
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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2016, 06:55:02 am »
Great looking bow!  A work of art!
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2016, 07:26:28 am »
It's great to have you around here airborne, you do quality work.  8)

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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #11 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
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Offline Airborne890

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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2016, 06:03:58 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.

Offline Badly Bent

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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2016, 04:05:34 am »
Nicely done AB.  I'm enjoying seeing your work, cool primitive styling on your bows.
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Offline Springbuck

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Re: 43" Northern Plains Sinew-backed Chokecherry
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2016, 10:30:51 am »
Excellent work....