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I have been coming to this forum for almost a year now, and eveytime I do I just get the itch to make a bow. I have attempted once before but got frustrated. Well today I started a new project out of...

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That's looking a lot like a bow...What kind of cedar is that? What part of the country did you get it from? It sure looks a lot like juniper, as far as the bark.Have you got it floor bending yet? What...

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I know the feeling Chuck. These guys are some realy masters as far as I'm concerned. I've only made three bows in my life but I come here to get inspired. The one fall back I always keep in mind is...

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If cedar takes to sinew like juniper, you can make a really great sinew backed bow out of that, Chuck.Ken

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Ken, the cedar came for right here in SW La. Yes I have been trying to floor bend it but don't have anyone here to take pics of it right now.Lenght is 60"width at center is about 1.5"tips are about...

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Mareljr: Does that La stand for Los Angeles or Louisiana? If Los Angeles I'm near downtown. Come by some day and I'll help you finish tillering that bow if you'd like. If Louisiana you might read...

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chuck and montana,don't kid yourself,if you make 40 or 50 bows and these guys are still impressive,don't hesitate to ask questions if you have a one.most of the folks on p.p.will go out of there way...

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Tim La is for Louisiana, I would probably be a little while getting there. But thanks a million for the offerchuck

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Hey guys here is three more pics of my begining to attempt tillering.Middle viewright sideleft sideSo tell me what you think.chuck

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Chuck, generally on a long string, your outer limbs will look stiffer than they are. So, I would say you have way too much bend in your outer limbs. I would shorten your long string as much as...

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Re: Sick and tired of just looking (more pics added tillering)

Hey Chuck,Check your ezinbox

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I would back it if you aren't looking for some more kindling. I got away with an unbacked cedar bow, but it was bend in the handle, and 60" long for a 26" draw. It basicly tillered itself, but it had...

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Re: Sick and tired of just looking (more pics added tillering)

Ok so I need to back it. I don't have sinue or linen, what would be the best next thing or anything for that matter?chuck

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After linen and sinew, rawhide works well. I've also had success using hemp string that you find in the craft section at Walmart.Andy

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Re: Sick and tired of just looking (more pics added tillering)

Thanks Andy, I have plenty of hemp string hanging around.chuck

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Anything that shoots and doesn't break is a good effort for a first time bow, so it's probably a good idea to crack on and get it shooting.I will mention one thing that I don't think has been...

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