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Title: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: StoneAK on March 19, 2011, 10:07:00 PM

Here is some pics of my newest Self bow let me know what you think. I will post some of the tiller later. Thanks
       (http://i54.tinypic.com/2zivsyt.jpg)  
      (http://i51.tinypic.com/169g8r8.jpg)      (http://i51.tinypic.com/2ufzsxc.jpg)
    (http://i51.tinypic.com/2s1b3es.jpg)  
Don't mind my daughters room it was the only place we had to take pics right now

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: okie64 on March 19, 2011, 10:18:00 PM

Great lookin bow. Love that walnut handle. Does it have a backing on it?

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: StoneAK on March 19, 2011, 10:21:00 PM

I used a paper backing on it 3 layers thick. I went a little overkill with it. I didn't think that it needed it but I didn't want it to break on me. just over cautious.

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: StoneAK on March 19, 2011, 10:38:00 PM

I will be posting a maple and purple heart bow that I am in the process of tillering now she is going to be beautiful

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: hova on March 20, 2011, 02:24:00 AM

from what i hear take your time with the purpleheart.


great lookin bow.
-hov

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: Ironfist_Canada on March 20, 2011, 09:06:00 AM

Purple heart does need time. I built a wide long bow  with it and backed it with hickory . Gave it to a friend and hes still shooting it after 6 years . Taken quite a few Snowshoe hares with it.  John.

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 20, 2011, 09:41:00 AM

Where is the money shot? FULL DRAW MISTER! Nice work!

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: Dave Bowers on March 20, 2011, 12:51:00 PM

very nice

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: StoneAK on March 20, 2011, 08:26:00 PM

Thanks for all the tips on purple heart I have worked with it on gun stocks with my father  before. I am using it for tip overlays and a riser on a maple bow  I should start the finishing part tom. and I will start to post some pics

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: StoneAK on March 20, 2011, 10:21:00 PM

Pearl Drums there is your money shot. I appreciate the Vet comment since I am a disabled Vet. I served 10 years in the Army and just got out last summer so thank you for your support. Nice kit too. I am  a guitarist as well

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: Javi on March 20, 2011, 10:28:00 PM

Very nice

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: TimB on March 20, 2011, 10:39:00 PM

Love the walnut handle. I've only made two bows, but I used walnut in the riser on both of them and I just love the way it looks, especially next to red oak.

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: StoneAK on March 20, 2011, 10:43:00 PM

I have made about 6 bows now and use them all. This is the first walnut I love the contrast. Love to see some pics of your bows

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: TimB on March 20, 2011, 10:48:00 PM

My second is awaiting it's finish which I can hopefully do after work tomorrow. Pics will follow shortly after.

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: okie64 on March 21, 2011, 07:39:00 AM

Purpleheart is very pretty wood and great for tips and risers, just not a very good belly wood.
Heres a hic-backed purpleheart that the belly fretted on.
 (http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/001-1.jpg) (http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/004-1.jpg)
Heres a purpleheart powerlam in a trilam bow and tips on an osage bow. It is maybe the hardest wood I've ever worked with.
 (http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/012.jpg) (http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/003.jpg)

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: StoneAK on March 21, 2011, 11:02:00 AM

I like the Lams looks like a great bow

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: Ironfist_Canada on March 21, 2011, 06:52:00 PM

Here are some pics of myPurpleheart longbow.
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Ventura6699/Purpleheart.jpg)

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: Ironfist_Canada on March 21, 2011, 06:53:00 PM

Handle Area
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Ventura6699/Purple1.jpg)

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: Ironfist_Canada on March 21, 2011, 06:55:00 PM

Bocote Tips
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Ventura6699/bocoteoverlay.jpg)

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: Ironfist_Canada on March 21, 2011, 06:55:00 PM

Handle area before shaping
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Ventura6699/sideview.jpg)

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: Ironfist_Canada on March 21, 2011, 06:57:00 PM

Walnut overlay at the handle
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Ventura6699/Purple4.jpg)

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: Ironfist_Canada on March 21, 2011, 07:01:00 PM

I cannot remember what the weight was on this bow but it was 72 inches and quite wide 2 inches at the fades tapering pyramidically to 1/2 inch or so tips. The glue on handle wood was maple.

Title: Re: Red oak and Walnut Self bow with updated tiller pics
Post by: StoneAK on March 21, 2011, 09:01:00 PM

beautiful bow true craftmanship