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Title: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: Se1F6ow27 on February 20, 2016, 10:37:00 PM

Here's a new bow I finished. Its a sinew-backed horn belly bow. It's a 56" Osage, 51# @28. Its a smooth shooter. Hope you guys like it. And for the hell of it, there's a picture of my new quiver I finally finished. I've got to stop starting to many projects, I got to many waiting on me!

   Timber Rattler Bow (http://imgur.com/a/YX1O9)

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: fujimo on February 20, 2016, 11:02:00 PM

WHOOOAAA!!!
i'll take one of each!

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: Pat B on February 20, 2016, 11:15:00 PM

Very nice bow. Is that water buffalo horn on the belly?   What glue(s) did you use for the composite?

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: Se1F6ow27 on February 20, 2016, 11:28:00 PM

That is water buffalo on this one. However I prefer oryx, that was just the last set of water buffalo I had. I just used smooth-on to glue it on.

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: fujimo on February 20, 2016, 11:42:00 PM

so does the horn have a higher compressive strength than the osage?- or would it be better served on a lower quality core wood?

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: Krasus on February 21, 2016, 12:32:00 AM

Wow.. that is a gorgeous bow. . . Stunning.

Nice quiver too!

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: frank bullitt on February 21, 2016, 09:18:00 AM

Very nice bow and quiver, Nicholas!   :thumbsup:  

Art work and design reminds me of Ed Scotts bows.

Look forward seeing more of your talent!

Good shootin to ya!

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 21, 2016, 10:02:00 AM

Very nice.

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: 1oldbowguy on February 21, 2016, 10:12:00 AM

Great looking, congrats, love the art work.

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 21, 2016, 10:12:00 AM

You need to post more pictures of your projects!
Nice work.    :thumbsup:  
Dave.

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: cunruhshoot on February 21, 2016, 10:42:00 AM

Awesome work!

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Post by: Trux Turning on February 21, 2016, 11:15:00 AM

Wow!! That's a great looking bow- nice job.

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: monterey on February 21, 2016, 11:19:00 AM

Stunning!

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: Se1F6ow27 on February 21, 2016, 12:00:00 PM

Thanks guys for the kind words.

fujimo-Horn has a very high compressive strength. I think of it as a "primitive" laminated bow. Sinew, wood, horn.

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: fujimo on February 21, 2016, 12:26:00 PM

its a beautiful bow Nick, truly a work of art!

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: takefive on February 21, 2016, 03:22:00 PM

Wow, that is nice work on your bow and quiver!  Love the artwork on the handle   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on February 22, 2016, 08:52:00 AM

Wow!!!

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Post by: Horn Chaser on February 22, 2016, 10:27:00 AM

Beautiful work Nick!!!

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: Mark Smeltzer on February 22, 2016, 07:42:00 PM

Very nice!

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: Homebru on February 24, 2016, 09:38:00 PM

That bow spoke to me.
homebru

   (http://i.imgur.com/QZzSSMO.jpg)

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: Homebru on February 24, 2016, 09:39:00 PM

close up
homebru

   (http://i.imgur.com/SsiwoVv.jpg)

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: Se1F6ow27 on February 24, 2016, 10:51:00 PM

Thanks again guys for the kind words. I really love making these things. Unfortunately I dont get to spend much time working on them, that damn job keeps getting in the way.

Homebru- Did it say anything good?

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: J. Holden on February 25, 2016, 10:32:00 AM

Very nice craftsmanship!  I just wish I could tiller one let alone make one that beautiful.  Nicely done.

-Jeremy

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: mwosborn on February 25, 2016, 07:30:00 PM

Impressive - well done!

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: Mad Max on February 26, 2016, 04:53:00 PM

It really looks good

   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Timber Rattler Bow
Post by: KellyG on February 26, 2016, 05:17:00 PM

Wow stunning