Finishing up a selfbow. My 24 year old sister died about 3 weeks ago and this selfbow that I had been working on I am going to dedicate in her memory.
Looking for nice way to do the handle/wrap/rest and a great looking finish.
Her nickname was Bobbi-Doo. I have no idea where that came from but that is the name I am giving this bow and I am going to laminate her photo on the bottom limb.
It turned out 64" and 75#@27" with 1.5" string follow. Thanks for any suggestions.
justin
Here's one I did on a slightly bulbous handle. I did a Tennis racquet style wrap. I find it very comfortable and pleasing to my eye. I just used a nice thick piece of leather and used my belt sander to bevel the edges. I used a small wedge of leather as a rest. And I used a scrap piece of snake skin for my strike plate.
By the way I think that's a beautiful gesture to honor your sister's memory. I'm sorry to hear of her passing.
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this is one of my latest. 52#@ 28" Osage with rawhide backing. deer skin laced handle. the leather is folded real thick at the top so it makes a shallow rest.
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Justin ...sorry to hear about your SISTER. I lost a great friend two weeks ago. I made a bow in his memory too. Just thought you might like it. I put a cut-out off his funeral card on it. Turned out nice... God bless ya and your sister. She'll be hunting with you this year just like "DOC" will with me ..sincerly , Jeff
57 " Osage Selfbow (working handle)
Beaver tail handle wrap
Whitetail deer antler arrow rest
55# @ 26" draw
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Sorry for your loss, Justin.
Stan
Hemp set with thunderbird
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My condolences to you Warrior.
here's one I did recently on a bamboo backed osage. It is a laced leather grip with an elk ivory rest from an elk that my father took before he passed. Im really sorry to hear about your sister.
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Thank you for all the kind replies. Her death has left me numb. I enjoy the photos and the grip ideas.
God bless all of you.
justin