juniper bow

[White hair]

I think the links below will show you pics. Photobucket isn't cooperating.

[White hair]

Not much to go on yet.

[White hair]

Ok, I have the limbs starting to flex in the over build . Now do I cut nocks in or what? Not sure on this juniper. Ends are tapered too.

[takefive]

Yes, if you're getting good flex in the limbs at floor tiller, I'd cut the nocks in and put it on the tillering tree with the long string.

[White hair]

This seems to be a more cautious build than hickory or elm. I don't want to mess this one up.

[takefive]

Yeah, that deflexed hump and belly knot don't make it any easier.  I'd go slowly as well.  A gizmo for tillering has probably helped me get a good, even bend in the limbs more than anything else.  Taking a quick picture and looking at the large image of it on my computer helps, too.  I have a hard time picking out the subtle weak and stiff spots just by eye while I'm tillering it on my tree.

[White hair]

Ok even with the hump and knot I got er bending on my tiller stick. It comes out of that weird hump nicely. Will get a pic up to night.

[White hair]

the juniper bow so far. slow but sure.

[Pat B]

Bending too much at the handle. Leave that area alone for now and get the limbs bending.

[White hair]

I got the limbs bending now. With the hump and a twist this has been no fun. Too stinkin hot in the garage. Doc says to loose weight and get sugar under control. Looks like I sweat it off HA HA !  I have hide glue coming so now wait and sinew it then finish tiller. Any suggestions??

[White hair]

now what do ya think? It's been raining in my garage.

[Pat B]

I would kick the tips up a bit an get more bend  just behind the kicked tips first. When you are ready to sinew the back of the bow reverse brace it a few inches so the sinew can draw it into more reflex as it cures.