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Title: new bow out of fig tree - with pics -
Post by: inksoup on May 07, 2012, 09:57:00 AM

hi all,

this is experimentan fig tree bow that i have done it while i am bored of coding computing bla bla at working place.
i am still trying to settle new work so making this gave me some hope when i am dealing with it.

it was fig sapling in the first place and it was not straight.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aKl4oRc53zY/T6fSTNGrnII/AAAAAAAAAbY/7rEYpPLHXtQ/w496-h372-k/IMG00334-20120507-1642.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--6AHUAF2xAc/T6fSTzZXC8I/AAAAAAAAAbg/LIvs0zGzTsc/s613/IMG00335-20120507-1642.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ElTy5H2dWOc/T6fSUQudhqI/AAAAAAAAAbk/1XmoDu6JzgQ/s613/IMG00336-20120507-1642.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ghwppM7WYtM/T6fSU3Ri4mI/AAAAAAAAAbw/F5uSu8K2BH4/s613/IMG00337-20120507-1642.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pKs1uWczNZ0/T6fSWioX7lI/AAAAAAAAAb4/_2yRAszlgX4/s613/IMG00338-20120507-1642.jpg)

these holes came out when i am shaping the limbs. they are soft part of the sapling in very center! i do not know what is it called. (maybe can somebody tell me)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cYMh3vRKsNs/T6fSWvJDR_I/AAAAAAAAAb8/pzKTao0_HD4/s613/IMG00339-20120507-1643.jpg)

and this i from other limb.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7kKxEp-IXWg/T6fSXfh2JhI/AAAAAAAAAcE/YVEIozMLE74/s613/IMG00340-20120507-1643.jpg)

i did not tiller yet. even i did not put a string yet. and it is not finished yet.

hope you enjoy.
best.

Title: Re: new bow out of fig tree - with pics -
Post by: inksoup on May 07, 2012, 10:08:00 AM

i forget to add sorry.

i have applied hemp fabric for backing with hide glue. i mean this
http://www.esertutkal.com/resimler/boncuk1.JPG

and those holes, i have filled with hide glue as well. but wood soak them all. :)

Title: Re: new bow out of fig tree - with pics -
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on May 07, 2012, 12:30:00 PM

Ink, are those spots on the belly? If so you should be good

Title: Re: new bow out of fig tree - with pics -
Post by: Dan Landis on May 07, 2012, 07:55:00 PM

Ink, Those holes in the center are called the pith, (probably not the technical name though) and they usually run from end to end. They are much more noticeable on some trees than others. Like Sticks said, if there on the belly they should be ok.....Dan

Title: Re: new bow out of fig tree - with pics -
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 07, 2012, 08:56:00 PM

Awesome Beyaz.

Title: Re: new bow out of fig tree - with pics -
Post by: inksoup on May 08, 2012, 02:43:00 AM

well your word gave my heart to fresh water.
thanks guys.

in couple days i will try to tiller and run a string on!

best.

soon i will show my trad bow too :)

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