I built this selfbow for the First Annual PA Invitational Bow Trade. She is 63"t/t, 53#@26", snake skin backing, water buff horn tip overlays, hemp handle wrap with a floppy rest.
This stave gave me lots of problems. It had a dogleg in what is the upper limb and some reflex. After many heatings I got the dogleg mostly out and evened up the reflex. The bottom limb would not take any reflex after 3 tries so I left it as it was.
It's been over a year since my last bow. I'm glad the guys talked me into getting in this trade. Here are a few pics...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/DSC00083_zpscvfipzfs.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/DSC00083_zpscvfipzfs.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/DSC00081_zpsqcb6qfh3.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/DSC00081_zpsqcb6qfh3.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/DSC00077_zpsqzfgwmhx.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/DSC00077_zpsqzfgwmhx.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/DSC00082_zpsoqdevidd.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/DSC00082_zpsoqdevidd.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/DSC00084_zpsv1o0metc.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/DSC00084_zpsv1o0metc.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/DSC00079_zps579ipduo.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/DSC00079_zps579ipduo.jpg.html)
Great looking bow Pat. Those tips are really nice. What type of snake is it?
Very nice!
Nice job Pat
I like it
Awesome work Pat
Very nice Pat!!
Thanks guys. She shoots well and quiet as a whisper. She should make a good hunting bow for the recipient.
Dan, I was told it is a black rat snake. I purposefully drew the tips pretty narrow, almost Molle style.
Thanks Dan.
I hope you've been following your by-line.
Yep, I was working in a hardware store, now I just volunteer. I'd say rat snake too.
Holy schnikess dano posted! Welcome back, and nice bow pat! Looks like tour style
Great looking bow!
Very nice Pat,and the tip overlays looks great. :)
Thanks guys.
Very nice work!
If I didn't already have a Pat B bow, I'd be mad this one only pulls 26" :)
Its a sweety, Pat.
That's a beautiful bow! I'm always amazed at the work done by yourself and other self bow maker's.
What is the handle wrap?
Thanks Monterey. The handle wrap is hemp cord from Wal-Mart. Once it is wrapped on the handle area I saturate it with Massey finish; 2ton epoxy thinned to a watery consistency with acetone. Once it sets it is completely weather proof and gives your hand a good purchase on the bow. I've used this kind of handle wrap for quite a few years now.
Excellent, what a beautiful job!!!
Great job on the trade bow Pat. That's definitely a black rat snake skin on it.
Beautiful bow Pat! Thanks for posting it!