Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics

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StoneAK

March 19, 2011, 10:07:00 PM
Here is some pics of my newest Self bow let me know what you think. I will post some of the tiller later. Thanks
       
           
     
Don't mind my daughters room it was the only place we had to take pics right now
"He never promised that the cross would not be heavy and the hill wouldn't be hard to climb"
"I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul"

10 Year Active Army Disabled Vet.

okie64

#1
March 19, 2011, 10:18:00 PM
Great lookin bow. Love that walnut handle. Does it have a backing on it?

StoneAK

#2
March 19, 2011, 10:21:00 PM
I used a paper backing on it 3 layers thick. I went a little overkill with it. I didn't think that it needed it but I didn't want it to break on me. just over cautious.
"He never promised that the cross would not be heavy and the hill wouldn't be hard to climb"
"I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul"

10 Year Active Army Disabled Vet.

StoneAK

#3
March 19, 2011, 10:38:00 PM
I will be posting a maple and purple heart bow that I am in the process of tillering now she is going to be beautiful
"He never promised that the cross would not be heavy and the hill wouldn't be hard to climb"
"I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul"

10 Year Active Army Disabled Vet.

hova

#4
March 20, 2011, 02:24:00 AM
from what i hear take your time with the purpleheart.


great lookin bow.
-hov
ain't got no gas in it...mmmhmmm...

Ironfist_Canada

#5
March 20, 2011, 09:06:00 AM
Purple heart does need time. I built a wide long bow  with it and backed it with hickory . Gave it to a friend and hes still shooting it after 6 years . Taken quite a few Snowshoe hares with it.  John.
If you are happy with your station in life , then you are as rich as any king. John

PEARL DRUMS

#6
March 20, 2011, 09:41:00 AM
Where is the money shot? FULL DRAW MISTER! Nice work!

StoneAK

#8
March 20, 2011, 08:26:00 PM
Thanks for all the tips on purple heart I have worked with it on gun stocks with my father  before. I am using it for tip overlays and a riser on a maple bow  I should start the finishing part tom. and I will start to post some pics
"He never promised that the cross would not be heavy and the hill wouldn't be hard to climb"
"I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul"

10 Year Active Army Disabled Vet.

StoneAK

#9
March 20, 2011, 10:21:00 PM
Pearl Drums there is your money shot. I appreciate the Vet comment since I am a disabled Vet. I served 10 years in the Army and just got out last summer so thank you for your support. Nice kit too. I am  a guitarist as well
"He never promised that the cross would not be heavy and the hill wouldn't be hard to climb"
"I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul"

10 Year Active Army Disabled Vet.

Javi

#10
March 20, 2011, 10:28:00 PM
Very nice
Mike "Javi" Cooper
TBoT Member

TimB

#11
March 20, 2011, 10:39:00 PM
Love the walnut handle. I've only made two bows, but I used walnut in the riser on both of them and I just love the way it looks, especially next to red oak.

StoneAK

#12
March 20, 2011, 10:43:00 PM
I have made about 6 bows now and use them all. This is the first walnut I love the contrast. Love to see some pics of your bows
"He never promised that the cross would not be heavy and the hill wouldn't be hard to climb"
"I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul"

10 Year Active Army Disabled Vet.

TimB

#13
March 20, 2011, 10:48:00 PM
My second is awaiting it's finish which I can hopefully do after work tomorrow. Pics will follow shortly after.

okie64

#14
March 21, 2011, 07:39:00 AM
Purpleheart is very pretty wood and great for tips and risers, just not a very good belly wood.
Heres a hic-backed purpleheart that the belly fretted on.

Heres a purpleheart powerlam in a trilam bow and tips on an osage bow. It is maybe the hardest wood I've ever worked with.

StoneAK

#15
March 21, 2011, 11:02:00 AM
I like the Lams looks like a great bow
"He never promised that the cross would not be heavy and the hill wouldn't be hard to climb"
"I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul"

10 Year Active Army Disabled Vet.

Ironfist_Canada

#16
March 21, 2011, 06:52:00 PM
Here are some pics of myPurpleheart longbow.
If you are happy with your station in life , then you are as rich as any king. John

Ironfist_Canada

#17
March 21, 2011, 06:53:00 PM
Handle Area
If you are happy with your station in life , then you are as rich as any king. John

Ironfist_Canada

#18
March 21, 2011, 06:55:00 PM
Bocote Tips
If you are happy with your station in life , then you are as rich as any king. John

Ironfist_Canada

#19
March 21, 2011, 06:55:00 PM
Handle area before shaping
If you are happy with your station in life , then you are as rich as any king. John
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