Maple bow

Nim-rod · April 27, 2011, 02:58:00 PM

This wood was cut last september and after splitting I did not really think it was going to amount to much of anyhting. There is a weak area that wanted to hinge right away but turned out ok for what it was intended. I backed it with material cut from an ARMY uniform I wore in El Salvador last year hence it's name 'Salvador'. 43# @ 26" and 62" nock to nock. Flemish string I made myself. I made it for my 14 yr old daughter as a gift.
After no success with board bows (my own fault)and years of not trying at all I'm getting back into this hobby since I have a house to work out of. I'm working on the sister stave to this one but have the same weak spot and it seems to not want to be a bow but I'll keep at it. This is my first "shooter" but won't be my last!

Nim-rod · April 27, 2011, 03:03:00 PM

Oh and the rest is otter hide/fur trimmed short and glued to a oak burlrest same burl for the tip overlays and the handle is Jute twine wrapped and TBIII covered. I love the way that handle came out and intend to use that more often.

PEARL DRUMS · April 27, 2011, 03:04:00 PM

Looks fine to me! Nice tiller job.

hardwaymike · April 27, 2011, 03:21:00 PM

Looks pretty sweet man! I really like the backing on that.

okie64 · April 27, 2011, 05:01:00 PM

Great lookin bow. I really like the handle. What is jute twine and where do you get it? Is it kinda like hemp cordage?

Nim-rod · April 27, 2011, 06:19:00 PM

Okie64 I got this at either HD or Lowes and it's just a spool of hairy twine like hemp. Once you start gluing it and twisting it around wet it lays the hairs down and looks good. Nice grip action too.

UnderControl16 · April 27, 2011, 06:19:00 PM

looks great!

crgibson · April 27, 2011, 06:31:00 PM

Very nice N-r,
We have tons of Maple here in BC. I cut some last Sept. Think ill give it a look. Keep up the good work. Crg

okie64 · April 27, 2011, 08:05:00 PM

Is it sugar maple or one of the soft maples?

Nim-rod · April 27, 2011, 08:29:00 PM

I do believe it is sugar maple. And thanksfor all the positive comments all.

George Tsoukalas · April 27, 2011, 08:50:00 PM

Very nice bow. Jawge

red hill · April 27, 2011, 08:51:00 PM

Nice bow, Nimrod. Your daughter will love it.
Stan

TREESLEEPER · April 28, 2011, 03:06:00 PM

I like the backing also. Good luck on your next one.

firewood · May 04, 2011, 04:08:00 PM

nice job on the tiller,I like the camo back