Hey guys just like the title says I've become really interested in a simple self bow here lately so I thought I'd ask you gents if I could see all of talks and of course pictures of animals you've taken with them are always a welcome site
Here are a couple I've made. My favorite is this Osage one. The natural kink in the stave at the handle makes it close to center shot.
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo207/okdoak/Wooden%20bows/ostavebow12_zpsc6550b2d.png)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo207/okdoak/Wooden%20bows/ostavebow7_zps863d6dcb.png)
Hickory.
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo207/okdoak/Wooden%20bows/hickory1_zps1424a8e4.png)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo207/okdoak/Wooden%20bows/hickory_zpsa96f6952.png)
(http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo207/okdoak/Wooden%20bows/hickory5_zps95ab8fee.png)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b334/AnointedArcher/Bows%20Guns%20%20Knives/IMG_20160126_100127_zpst7w0govu.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/AnointedArcher/media/Bows%20Guns%20%20Knives/IMG_20160126_100127_zpst7w0govu.jpg.html)
Those are awsome !!
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/04096dd1-bf76-4706-bd34-fbec9b9e0573_zps02ad8b72.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/04096dd1-bf76-4706-bd34-fbec9b9e0573_zps02ad8b72.jpg.html)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/April20134041_zps57ac2ab5.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/April20134041_zps57ac2ab5.jpg.html)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/JulyEnd2012064.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/JulyEnd2012064.jpg.html)
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/darinputman/20151102_112155.jpg) (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/darinputman/media/20151102_112155.jpg.html) (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/darinputman/20151102_112216.jpg) (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/darinputman/media/20151102_112216.jpg.html) (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/darinputman/20151102_112234.jpg) (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/darinputman/media/20151102_112234.jpg.html)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/JulyEnd2012071.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/JulyEnd2012071.jpg.html)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsz82fu0gm.jpeg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsz82fu0gm.jpeg.html)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgl6gjpwo.jpeg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgl6gjpwo.jpeg.html)
All these bows are looking great I feel the fire growing !!
The first 2 bows are white oak and the third bow is black locust. Self bows are great. I enjoy making and shooting them.
Here is a pic of my Arvin Weaver osage selfbow!
(http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/archeryrules/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/58341B3D-265F-470E-82E2-0863A0CB8E46_zps916mlcre.png) (http://s579.photobucket.com/user/archeryrules/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/58341B3D-265F-470E-82E2-0863A0CB8E46_zps916mlcre.png.html)
Bisch
Here's the last one I've finished....osage....52# @ 29".
(http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r509/drewsumrell/Holy%20Ossie-7_zps7nvijdvc.jpg) (http://s1169.photobucket.com/user/drewsumrell/media/Holy%20Ossie-7_zps7nvijdvc.jpg.html)
(http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r509/drewsumrell/Holey%20Ossie-4_zpsik4splkt.jpg) (http://s1169.photobucket.com/user/drewsumrell/media/Holey%20Ossie-4_zpsik4splkt.jpg.html)
(http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r509/drewsumrell/Holey%20Ossie-3_zpswn9kklcp.jpg) (http://s1169.photobucket.com/user/drewsumrell/media/Holey%20Ossie-3_zpswn9kklcp.jpg.html)
(http://i.imgur.com/6yqEOHg.png) (http://i.imgur.com/JkXdA4a.png)
Red Oak one board, no backing... I think that qualifies. 48lbs at 28
(http://i.imgur.com/Tl8StQw.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/07N3Nrq.jpg)
Eucalyptus slefbow. 52lbs at 28.
Nice looking bows guys ! Keep the pics coming...please
:clapper: they all look great guys !! Think I know what's in my future !
(http://i.imgur.com/4vB7bIo.jpg)
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/20140525_122249.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/lmyers2/media/20140525_122249.jpg.html)
made by Ryan Gill
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/null_zps77b95e6d.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/null_zps77b95e6d.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/null_zps06630bac.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/null_zps06630bac.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a42.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/a42.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a15-3.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/a15-3.jpg.html)
Tracy
Love the snake skins !!
Mullberry the stickers were for fun, but the PBR cuzy proved to be a great handle wrap, Who new?!
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/JackSkinner/DSCN1138.jpg) (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/JackSkinner/media/DSCN1138.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/s5.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/s5.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a1-3.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/a1-3.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/Mobile%20Uploads/D1961E55-4E1D-4A92-82C4-DDA87E1AB752_zpscas4fkml.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D1961E55-4E1D-4A92-82C4-DDA87E1AB752_zpscas4fkml.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/t2-2.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/t2-2.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/bowandshoppicks031.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/bowandshoppicks031.jpg.html)
Tracy
That's a lot of good looking bow's! I'm enjoying the pic's.
James Rempp of Montana, 'Hamstring' black locust selfbow, backed in green silk with amazing prairie rattler skin over the top. Bow is named "Road Rash" because snake was a big bruiser who was a highway kill. Bow is unique also in having one sheep horn tip and one elk antler tip which gives each end of the bow a different 'live rattler' look. 60" 55@27 in a plains flatbow style with slight r/d and slight stringfollow. Fast shooter and silent.
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/20160110_133109.jpg) (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/nineworlds9/media/20160110_133109.jpg.html)
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/20160110_133045.jpg) (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/nineworlds9/media/20160110_133045.jpg.html)
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/20160110_133014.jpg) (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/nineworlds9/media/20160110_133014.jpg.html)
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/20160110_133028.jpg) (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/nineworlds9/media/20160110_133028.jpg.html)
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/20160110_133140.jpg) (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/nineworlds9/media/20160110_133140.jpg.html)
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/20160110_133132.jpg) (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/nineworlds9/media/20160110_133132.jpg.html)
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/20160110_133022.jpg) (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/nineworlds9/media/20160110_133022.jpg.html)
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/20160110_133039.jpg) (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/nineworlds9/media/20160110_133039.jpg.html)
How the heck do the arrows go straight with some of these neat looking bows that are crooked? I sure like the looks of all the bows showing.
My thoughts exactly but man these bows in my opinion are what it's all about
(http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL285/1460516/24045051/401962616.jpg)
osage from Joe Mattingly he gifted to me right before he passed...
(http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL285/1460516/24045051/409749898.jpg) (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL285/1460516/24045051/411066907.jpg)
vine maple from John Strunk with my first bamboo arrow
(http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL285/1460516/24043253/404236740.jpg)
osage with rawhide and snake backing from John Strunk with a nutria from eastern shore of Maryland
(http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL285/1460516/24045051/401962879.jpg)
unfinished hickory flatbow I started and need to complete...leaving part of cambium layer on back for camo/design.
This static is my go to bow now,64", 54#@25".
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/bow%20making/fulldrawstatic001_zps634f1378.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ekrewson/media/bow%20making/fulldrawstatic001_zps634f1378.jpg.html)
I didn't take many pictures of the bow but here are the tips.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/bow%20making/3c4a0131-303c-48f6-b575-6ade3f4ba76c_zpsu9aecn2m.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ekrewson/media/bow%20making/3c4a0131-303c-48f6-b575-6ade3f4ba76c_zpsu9aecn2m.jpg.html)
I will try to find the thread he was up a couple of weeks ago it's been running for years is 30 pages long or something ridiculous it's all about selfbow pictures
That would be awsome Terry !!
Great topic Mark!
These are some great bows! I just love looking at them and it makes me dream about things bowhunting! Thanks Guys!
Kenny :clapper:
I wish Mike Yancey would post on here and show you guys all his kills with his beautiful bows. :readit: :bigsmyl:
The guy is unreal with his selfbows!!!
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a36.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/a36.jpg.html)
Tracy
I took the boys rabbit hunting a couple years ago. The bow on left is my Arvin Weaver, the other 2 Arvin watched over me while I made them. Tod, my youngest son still shoots his selfbow over any other bows... Thanks Arvin & Deb :)
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/caughtandhobbled/2014SBrabbithunt_zpseb6754c9.jpg)
Bamboo-backed Osage, 62" 52@27
(http://i66.tinypic.com/2cxgjr7.jpg)
:bigsmyl: :archer:
Hickory bow, footed cedar arrow, and hand forged point...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Quebec%20Quest%2008/QuebecQuest08096.jpg)
:notworthy: :clapper:
Now that's somethin right there !!
Anymore?
Works of art!
Bamboo backed and bellied Ipe
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/null_zpsb38eef94.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/null_zpsb38eef94.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/null_zps28c7932f.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/null_zps28c7932f.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/null_zps929da352.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/null_zps929da352.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/null_zps0b3634f2.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/null_zps0b3634f2.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/null_zpsbc00d4ff.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/null_zpsbc00d4ff.jpg.html)
Tracy
BBO
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/t3-7.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/t3-7.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/01ec600f.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/01ec600f.jpg.html)
Sinew backed Ash
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/s4.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/s4.jpg.html)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/s1.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/s1.jpg.html)
BBB
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/t3-2.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/t3-2.jpg.html)
Tracy
Here's my two. Osage with striper skins and my old hickory bow Neytiri.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/timkoi/IMG_0906_zps7kwsoc2w.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/timkoi/media/IMG_0906_zps7kwsoc2w.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/timkoi/IMG_0908_zpsuowodccp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/timkoi/media/IMG_0908_zpsuowodccp.jpg.html)
Only thing I have killed with the Osage is this (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/timkoi/002_zpsa0dxg1mw.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/timkoi/media/002_zpsa0dxg1mw.jpg.html) piece of wood.
Not sure how many varmits have fallen to neytiri.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/timkoi/019_zpskoakr3gq.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/timkoi/media/019_zpskoakr3gq.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/timkoi/015_zps27a0be95.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/timkoi/media/015_zps27a0be95.jpg.html)
COOL STUFF......... :thumbsup:
Nice looking lam bows, Tracy.
Thumper that striped bass skin bow is really cool. Love it
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/RAU_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/image-40.jpg) (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/RAU_2007/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-40.jpg.html)
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/RAU_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/image-41.jpg) (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/RAU_2007/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-41.jpg.html)
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/RAU_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.jpeg) (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/RAU_2007/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.jpeg.html)
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/RAU_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg) (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/RAU_2007/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg.html)
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/RAU_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg) (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/RAU_2007/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg.html)
Woops! Double post!
Really good looking bows in this bunch.
I am enjoying this.
Man, I need a self bow...
(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz160/glenbo/null-59.jpg) (http://s823.photobucket.com/user/glenbo/media/null-59.jpg.html)
(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz160/glenbo/null-24.jpg) (http://s823.photobucket.com/user/glenbo/media/null-24.jpg.html)
Here is an Osage bow by Glenbo. i managed to kill a chipmunk and break all my arrows in one day.
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Bow%20Pictures/1395784144.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/Bow%20Pictures/1395784144.jpg.html)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Bow%20Pictures/1395784138.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/Bow%20Pictures/1395784138.jpg.html)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Bow%20Pictures/1395784134.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/Bow%20Pictures/1395784134.jpg.html)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Bow%20Pictures/1395784130.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/Bow%20Pictures/1395784130.jpg.html)
Thank You again Glen! :thumbsup: