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

[Pat B]

I will use a stringer until I get it complete and if it is difficult to string after that I will continue to use a stringer. I usually use the push/pull method like you. These statics can be difficult to string because they can twist in your hand if you aren't push/pulling evenly. A stringer is the safest option.

[rollingrock]

Originally posted by Steve Kendrot:
RR, those are beautiful bows, but thinking you meant to post them here:   http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=010083;p=2  

Oooops, yes you're right! Sorry Pat!

[fujimo]

i have taken to cutting an extra string groove above the nock, on both ends, and then use a sufficiently strong cord with a small loop in each end as my stringer, quick, easy and compact.
if i am using a bowyers hitch on the bottom of the bow string, then i use a leather boot on the bottom  nock and a loop on the top.

but i find myself favouring the former , more and more nowdays.

i am also working on a self bow with flipped tips right now, sure is fun, really like the look and feel of them/it.
gonna be more in the pipeline in the future.

thanks for the inspiration from this thread.

[Pat B]

I did a bit more work on her today. I braced her low to see how the string tracks and how the tips line up. Here she is at low brace..
 

...the string tracks pretty good...
 

and the tips look pretty good too...
 

 

I've narrowed the tips some and got the basic shape of the handle. I wanted the handle close before adding the sinew. That will be my next step, adding the first of 3 courses of back strap sinew. I've pulled her to 20" and she pulls 60#@20"/going for 26") To be continued!

[Pat B]

This is about 17". I can see a stiff spot in the right limb(bottom) about mid limb.

[Steve Kendrot]

Beautiful lines on that. Love those static tips. Need to try one sometime. First I need to finish a regular bow!

[ron w]

Come'n along nicely!!!!!!Amazing!!

[Bowmonk]

Are we sure this guy Pat B knows what he is doing?  

[Blaino]

Still watching.    

[Pat B]

I'm hoping to begin adding the sinew this weekend. I have scored the back with a toothing plane and recieved a baggie full of shreaded cow sinew a few days ago. Now all I need is a kick in the pants to get me started.

[CardboardDuck]

[Echatham]

Holy Cow Pat your workbench and shop floor look exactly like mine! out of place tools all laying in a half inch of dust lol!  you are putting ideas in my head with this bow of yours.  I like it.

[Pat B]

Eric, that is part of my ADD training. If I clean up I can't find anything. d;^)

 I started the sinewing today. First I scored the back of the bow where the sinew will go to help with the adhesion of the sinew and hide glue. I used a toothing plane blade for this...


Photobucket is screwing up so I'll post pics later.  Sorry!

[Pat B]

For some reason I can't retrieve my pics from Photobucket. Can I cut and paste directly from my computer to TG now?

...anyway, the sinew I layed down on Sunday dried nice and clear so I added another layer today. After it dries for a few days I will inspect the sinew well and determine if I need to add more.
The next step it to wait a month or two for the sinew to cure then I will resume tillering. She was about 80#@26"(estimated)before adding the sinew so I have a lot of meat to take off. I want the final bow to draw about 55#@26".
As soon as I can get Photobucket straightened out or find another avenue I'll post pics.

[Pat B]

I think I finally got this photobucket crap figured out. We'll see.
I used a toothing plane to score the back of the bow to help the sinew adhere. This is the toothing plane blade...


...and the results...


I then sized the bows back with hide glue and when it dried some I began adding the first of the sinew. I like to start at the handle and work out both limbs centering the first of the sinew on the limb...




Also, I strung the bo backwards(into reflex). With the tips on the floor the handle is 4 1/2" above the table. Once back strung the handle sits about 7 1/4" above the table.


I then started dipping the sinew in the hide glue, squeegieing off the excess glue and layed it down...

[Pat B]

here is the sinew going down on the bow...


and the back completed with the first layer...


I'll upload more pics and post them later.

[scrub-buster]

Pat I forgot about this one.  You should have reminded me and I could have posted them for you.  Glad you got the PB issue figured out.

[Pat B]

Thanks Clint. I contacted PB and they are aware of the problem and are working on it. I wish they'd just leave it as it was. It ain't easy to teach this old dog new computer tricks.

[Bert Frelink]

Nice work Pat,
did you comb out your own sinew??
Looking forward to seeing how much backset she pulls into.
Looking forward to the next steps.
Bert.

[Pat B]

Bert, no I didn't comb the sinew out.
Too lazy! d;^)  
 I got the second layer down smoother than the first one in the pics.   She's up over the hotwater heater in the utility room where she will rest for about 2 month(if I can wait that long). She has already drawn up about 3/4".