sinewed juniper update page 3

red hill · September 22, 2012, 11:47:00 AM

I'm with DVS, snakewood! I like the string used as an arrow shelf. Nice set up.

snakewood3 · September 22, 2012, 04:21:00 PM

Thanks again everyone !
The rawhide string works great as a semi shelf. The arrow is still mostly being shot off the hand. The string wrap mostly gives the hand a reference grip.
Chuck, the rock is Alibates flint (agate) I collect from a private ranch. It is some wonderful material, need any ?

briarjumper12 · September 22, 2012, 05:18:00 PM

Beeeeeeeaaauutiful!

glenbo · September 22, 2012, 08:54:00 PM

Great job

coaster500 · September 22, 2012, 09:36:00 PM

Pure art!!!

That is a sweet bow and great detail work!!!

Looks like that snake swallowed a mouse

Paul/KS · September 23, 2012, 07:56:00 AM

WOW!

That is a very cool looking bow!

Mark Baker · September 23, 2012, 11:56:00 AM

Nicely done, and beautiful!

Panhead Johnson · September 23, 2012, 08:50:00 PM

Very cool and unique- I'd still love to see what Lex and yourself could do with a '68 Bonnville or a hardtail Chief

JR Williams · September 25, 2012, 09:49:00 AM

Dang Snakewood, that bow is STUNNING!! I can't quit looking at it. You make some great stuff but I think this bow tops them all!!

David Flanrey · September 25, 2012, 09:14:00 PM

Inspiring bow Snakewood. Man that was one big copperhead. I have never seen one over three feet.

Did you sinew it before you started tillering or during the tiller process?

snakewood3 · September 25, 2012, 09:22:00 PM

About 900 grains dry weight Elk back sinew. Floor tillered just barely bending prior to sinew.

RLA · October 02, 2012, 03:18:00 PM

Awesome!

LittleBen · October 02, 2012, 09:20:00 PM

The paw prints are an awesome touch. Great looking bow. Good to see another young gun in the trad game as well

Trapper Rob · October 04, 2012, 08:05:00 PM

Great looking bow really like the belly you did a great job.
Rob

twitchstick · October 06, 2012, 04:01:00 PM

snakewood3 · October 07, 2012, 10:24:00 AM

Thanks again everyone for the compliments !!!

snakewood3 · May 18, 2013, 03:48:00 PM

The sinew has now pulled the bow into 3 inches of reflex. This is with TB 3. Maybe hide glue would have allowed the sinew to pull more reflex but much past this would bring about stability issues. I'm quite pleased with the TB 3 /sinew combination.

takefive · May 18, 2013, 04:06:00 PM

Wow! That is one unique and beautiful bow. Excellent job!

JEFF B · May 18, 2013, 04:50:00 PM

man that is one awesome looking bow i love the snake skins

Traxx · May 19, 2013, 02:41:00 AM

WHAT!!!!!

Aparently you werent listenin,when they told ya that TB3 and sinew aint worth it and that it WONT draw it into reflex.LOL!!!!!!

I see a hint Of Ed Scott influence in the bow in other areas as well.Do you know Ed?