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Title: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: Thumper Dunker on April 26, 2015, 02:28:00 AM

Here's two of mine. Second one is a Hickory 66"and 60@28 the first is my newest one and I'm beginning to love this thing. Its Osage with striper skin on its back. 65" and 55@28 Only one ground squirrel with it but July (bunny season)is right around the corner.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/timkoi/013_zpsgcfen2d9.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/timkoi/media/013_zpsgcfen2d9.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/timkoi/DSC00212_zpshtgqewsj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/timkoi/media/DSC00212_zpshtgqewsj.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/timkoi/IMG_0352_zps606482c8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/timkoi/media/IMG_0352_zps606482c8.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/timkoi/015_zps27a0be95.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/timkoi/media/015_zps27a0be95.jpg.html)
Show me some of yours.

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: Draw A. Leterfly on April 26, 2015, 03:26:00 PM

Tim I was excited when I saw your topic-disappointed in the posts.Was hoping to see some nice selfbows. You have some sweet selfbows. May be too many like me-have an interest but haven't put forth the effort to build one.
Darren

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: Sockrsblur on April 26, 2015, 04:40:00 PM

:campfire:

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: cmh on April 26, 2015, 06:30:00 PM

Beautiful bows they look fantastic. Great work !!! I've gathered the tools to knap my own heads ( I hope lol) but still haven't gotten flint nor the tools or know how to build my own selfbow but hope to one day.

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: snakebit40 on April 26, 2015, 06:43:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Draw A. Leterfly:
Tim I was excited when I saw your topic-disappointed in the posts.Was hoping to see some nice selfbows. You have some sweet selfbows. May be too many like me-have an interest but haven't put forth the effort to build one.
Darren

Don't know what that was all about, the threads just getting started....

Anyways, I love the pics so far! Got a sweet selfbow and some great kills with it. I don't know how it gets much better! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: Izzy on April 26, 2015, 06:49:00 PM

This is my hickory self bow by my bud Glenbo (Glen Brushette). A fine piece of wood, its beautiful. (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/IMG_2016.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/IMG_2016.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 26, 2015, 07:39:00 PM

Sinew backed ash!

(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/s5.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/s5.jpg.html)

Hickory bows!

(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/null_zps06630bac.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/null_zps06630bac.jpg.html)

Bamboo, and two sinew backed Hickory's

(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/null_zps77b95e6d.jpg) (http://s904.photobucket.com/user/TmPotter47/media/null_zps77b95e6d.jpg.html)

Tracy

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: ranger 3 on April 26, 2015, 07:47:00 PM

Sturgeon skin backing, deer antler tips Osage stave
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm216/ranger500us/IMG_1011.jpg) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/ranger500us/media/IMG_1011.jpg.html)
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm216/ranger500us/IMG_1010.jpg) (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/ranger500us/media/IMG_1010.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: kevsuperg on April 26, 2015, 07:55:00 PM

very nice bows, ive made a few myself but have gotten out of the habit.
this has inspired me but it will have to wait till after the big move.
keep 'em coming

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: Sixby on April 26, 2015, 09:08:00 PM

Osage 66 in 50 lb that Pearl Drums built for me. I absolutely love this bow. Super fast, very little shock and surprisingly light in physical weight. Just a beautiful bow. (http://eaglewingarchery.i8.com/images/Temptress2015/Temptress-10.jpg) (http://eaglewingarchery.i8.com/images/Temptress2015/Temptress-7.jpg) (http://eaglewingarchery.i8.com/images/Temptress2015/Temptress-8.jpg) (http://eaglewingarchery.i8.com/images/Temptress2015/Temptress2.jpg) (http://eaglewingarchery.i8.com/images/Temptress2015/Temptress3.jpg)http://eaglewingarchery.i8.com/images/Temptress2015/Temptress5.jpg[/IMG]

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: Fattony77 on April 26, 2015, 09:40:00 PM

I'm really liking this thread! You guys definitely have some good ones!! I have a selfbow, but the only thing cool about it is that I made it myself (with a LOT of help from the OSS). It's just a plain old osage stick with some leather slapped onto the middle of it. Lol.

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: BEN on April 26, 2015, 10:26:00 PM

Hickory bow I made for my wife; backed with Saharan Rock viper & phenolic tips.....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/bgeckle/selling%20pics/100_0993.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgeckle/media/selling%20pics/100_0993.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/bgeckle/selling%20pics/100_0997.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgeckle/media/selling%20pics/100_0997.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/bgeckle/selling%20pics/100_0998.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgeckle/media/selling%20pics/100_0998.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: on April 26, 2015, 10:27:00 PM

Good looking sticks, guys! I am selfbowless at the moment, but have and Arvin Weaver selfbow on order.

Bisch

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: frank bullitt on April 27, 2015, 06:30:00 AM

Nice pics and bows, folks! Love em!

Tracy, love that ash bow! Is it a recent build?

Good shootin to ya all!

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on April 27, 2015, 07:11:00 AM

Thanks Frank! finished that one up in 2010 I believe. 56" and 55@28.

Pretty much been all bamboo backed bows since but I do have 5 Hickory bows cut out and ready for sinew this summer.

Tracy

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: Eric Krewson on April 27, 2015, 08:54:00 AM

My latest; an osage static, 63", 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 put some "sexy" tip over lays on this bow.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/bow%20making/sexystatic001_zpscbd5d64f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ekrewson/media/bow%20making/sexystatic001_zpscbd5d64f.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: bowhuntingrn on April 27, 2015, 09:08:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Fattony77:
I'm really liking this thread! You guys definitely have some good ones!! I have a selfbow, but the only thing cool about it is that I made it myself (with a LOT of help from the OSS). It's just a plain old osage stick with some leather slapped onto the middle of it. Lol.

To my way of thinking...if it sends an arrow downrange time after time and stays in one piece, that's something to be proud of.

Nice bows guys, let's see some more and I'll see if I can get some pics up in the next day or two myself.

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: Jack Skinner on April 27, 2015, 09:25:00 AM

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/JackSkinner/Bow%20Season%202014/DSCN1079.jpg) (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/JackSkinner/media/Bow%20Season%202014/DSCN1079.jpg.html)
Rawhide backed osage
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/JackSkinner/Bow%20Season%202014/DSCN1046.jpg) (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/JackSkinner/media/Bow%20Season%202014/DSCN1046.jpg.html)
Goatskin backed Hickory
And the front side
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/JackSkinner/Mobile%20Uploads/Bowbuilding2014033.jpg) (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/JackSkinner/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Bowbuilding2014033.jpg.html)
Left to right Hickory backed walnut, two goat rawhide backed hickory, elk sinew backed hicory
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/JackSkinner/Mobile%20Uploads/Bowbuilding2014001.jpg) (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/JackSkinner/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Bowbuilding2014001.jpg.html)
Rawhide backed yew
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/JackSkinner/Mobile%20Uploads/Hunting2011097.jpg) (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/JackSkinner/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Hunting2011097.jpg.html)
Snakey Osage
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/JackSkinner/Mobile%20Uploads/MakingBow108.jpg) (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/JackSkinner/media/Mobile%20Uploads/MakingBow108.jpg.html)
Black Widow osage and my daughters rawhide backed elf osage
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/JackSkinner/Mobile%20Uploads/Bowbuilding2014023.jpg) (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/JackSkinner/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Bowbuilding2014023.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: Fattony77 on April 27, 2015, 08:22:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by bowhuntingrn:
To my way of thinking...if it sends an arrow downrange time after time and stays in one piece, that's something to be proud of

Don't get me wrong, Cory. I am very proud of my home-made arrow flinger! It's just nowhere near the same class as these other bows!

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: Thumper Dunker on April 27, 2015, 08:23:00 PM

Great looking bows. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: Draw A. Leterfly on April 27, 2015, 09:36:00 PM

I read the date wrong guys. I thought the thread was 2 days old. Please forgive me. Good thread and some beautiful bows.

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: darin putman on April 27, 2015, 11:15:00 PM

Osage on top and bottom, hickory in the middle. (http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/darinputman/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_203246.jpg) (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/darinputman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_203246.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Let's see some cool self bows.
Post by: Pheonixarcher on April 28, 2015, 06:03:00 AM

One of these days, I'll have to chase me a ring. Great stuff Gang! Keep it coming.

Trad Gang

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