56" sinew backed osage static recurve...the beginning.

[Pat B]

Glenn, this is my first attempt at domestic cow sinew so until I get her shot in I won't have a comp[arison.
Thanks everyone. I'm looking forward to shooting her and getting her all dolled up.

[SportHunter]

Those hooks are nice and aggressive, looking good.

[red hill]

Very nice, Pat! I'm always impressed with your work.  

[Pat B]

Thanks everyone. I'm looking forward to getting her finished and doing some shooting.

[snakebit40]

This is awesome! Can't wait to see the finish product!

[rainman]

The Mongols used domesticate cattle sinew so I don't see how it could be subpar.  I have heard that it is also but I just don't believe it.

[Pat B]

Dan, my friend James Parker requested domestic cow sinew for the Asiatic Horn Bows he builds. I really think sinew is sinew, some is longer than others, some seperated better than others, some are greasier than others but sinew is sinew. d;^)
I really like how this cow sinew is to work with. I got it already shreaded and clean so I don't know what it takes to get to that point but as far as working with it it is up there with any other I've used.

[scars]

Pat, she is looking great.

Joe

[ron w]

Really neat stuff........

[ron w]

Really neat stuff........

[Pat B]

I did a little scraping on Saturday afternoon and got her weight down to 56#@26"(pulled to 27) set the brace to my fistmele and went out and put another 20 arrows through her...and she is quick! I was shooting parallel poplar arrows at about 10gpp. They shoot straight and true and did I mention fast. d;^)

[coaster500]

Looks like a sweet little thumper Pat....  I like it!!! That one needs to hit the deer woods  

[Pat B]

Thanks Kip. She is a sweet lil thumper!

[Pheonixarcher]

Impressive work! It looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[Bert Frelink]

Great name Pat "Lil Thumper"
Nice work< haven't made any progress on my Hickory Recurve, too busy working, hunting, guiding guides, building bows, whaa whaa
Keep up the good work !!!!!
Regards.
Bert.

[Igor]

Looks super!

Thanks for sharing your talent....


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Glenn

[Blaino]

>>>----> Lil Thumper to the top so I can find it quicker!

[Pat B]

Well, she's finally done. She is 56 1/2"t/t, she has yew and ipe recurve underlays and leather saturated with super glue tip overlays. The handle wrap is hemp cordage set in Massey finish and she has a Floppy Rest. She has 3 layers of cow sinew put down with hide glue and that is covered with Texas Diamondback Watersnake skin put done with hide glue also. Five coats of Tru-Oil for the finish and I will do a quick spray of satin to cut the shine.
I'm not sure of the draw weight but she is heavy; probably over 60# maybe even 65#. I'll have to reduce that if I plan on shooting her much.
Here are  few pics. I'll get a full draw pic up later today.

 

[Igor]

Extremely nice Pat....

thanks for sharing - your work is inspirational,,,,


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glenn

[takefive]

That's an absolutely beautiful bow.  Congratulations Pat