Birch Bark Backed Red Elm

DanaM · January 25, 2011, 07:30:00 PM

Made this for a friend, red elm,1.5" wide at the fades, 67.5" NTN, 55#@29" ebony tip overlays and a fast flight string. Birch bark was in 4 pieces so I wrapped the splice with red silk. I'm only drawing it about 25" in the picture due to a bad shoulder I was over maxed out at that point. Also made him 6 Tonkin cane arrows to complete the set. Any and all comments welcome.

DanaM · January 25, 2011, 07:31:00 PM

It has a small amount of string follow but I only added about 1" of backset so I'm pleases with the results.

vanillabear? · January 25, 2011, 07:37:00 PM

scottm · January 25, 2011, 07:45:00 PM

Beautiful Job!

Ken75 · January 25, 2011, 07:55:00 PM

hey Dana , good to see your bows again !! i love the whole package shape , bark , and full draw

red hill · January 25, 2011, 08:01:00 PM

Dana, nice looking bow and arrows. The bark backing is beautiful. That seems to be gaining popularity lately, been seein' a few.
Stan

DanaM · January 25, 2011, 08:07:00 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments. I haven't been doing many bows lately, too busy with other stuff like my dang job. LOL

formerbutcher · January 25, 2011, 08:12:00 PM

Thats a beauty Dana, glad to see ya building again !

DanaM · January 25, 2011, 08:14:00 PM

Thanks John, I've been sidetracked with knappin and knife makin and that dang job. check out my FB page I posted a couple points I just knapped.

Dan Landis · January 25, 2011, 08:25:00 PM

Nice job on the bow and arrows, especially the birch bark.

Dan

1oldbowguy · January 25, 2011, 08:26:00 PM

Great looking bow and I like the arrows, sweet!

Knawbone · January 25, 2011, 09:14:00 PM

Looks like you did a nice job, I like the birch bark idea. Hows the hand shock with those straight limbs, I,v never shot a straight limb- just woundering?

NTD · January 25, 2011, 09:17:00 PM

What an awesome bow Dana! Loving everything about it!

Pat B · January 26, 2011, 12:29:00 AM

Cool bow, Dana. I like everything about it. Did you use TBIII for the bark or hide glue? Nice arrows too.

KellyG · January 26, 2011, 05:11:00 AM

That is an awesome bow and arrows!
Kelly

broketooth · January 26, 2011, 06:24:00 AM

what an awesome lookin bow. i'll bet it shoots sweet too. i like it. your freind will be very happy with this bow. arrows look sweet too. ruddy

DanaM · January 26, 2011, 06:36:00 AM

Thanks for the kind words guys, I appreciate it.
Pat I used TB 3 to glue the bark down but I'm sure hide glue would be even better as it dries and shrinks a bit it would help pull the bark into any dips or cavities.
Knawbone I don't feel any handshock at my short draw, I don't know what it will be like at the full 29" I can only dream of such a long draw LOL

Dick in Seattle · January 26, 2011, 07:02:00 AM

beautiful bow!

razorback · January 26, 2011, 07:15:00 AM

Dana, very nice bow and sweet job witht he bark. How did you apply it and get such a smooth finish. I did a birch bow with yellow birch bark, a couple of years ago and it looked much rougher in texture. I really like th e look of yours.

SteveD · January 26, 2011, 07:39:00 AM

Very Nice. Great Lookin bow