@Mathew Gordon did she notice you?

Glad you liked it!

@@clayhayeshunter Btw, LOVED the sinew backing demo... it answered a number of questions I had about the process.

How is it still working?

Sinew is amazing stuff!

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@@strongholds12 you couldn't be more wrong

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I’ve had a few blow up. It’s a brash wood but makes a quick shooter!

​@@clayhayeshuntercan u use sinew from ribs or is that a different type of membrane

Thanks

Sovilesd99....THATS WHY YOU BACK EM....!!!

It's actually regarded as one of the best bow woods. Some people even say it can be used in place of Yew. It's in the same category as Yew and Osage Orange it seems. Although it is better backed, it can be made into a pretty good selfbow as well.

@@flightlesschicken7769 how does it compare to the juniper ishi used? i thought they were closely related but for some reason thought ERC was poor bow wood in general.

@@Soviless99 They are very closely related and they probably make very similar quality bows. I don't know exactly how they compare, but all junipers make great bows. Some make better bows than others but they are all very good. For some reason (perhaps because of its prevalence, beauty and excellent properties) ERC is discussed separately from other junipers. Or it could just be that many people don't know it is a juniper due to its name. The main problem with ERC bows (it seems from what I read) is it's somewhat hard to find a suitable piece--due to knots and pins--and it is not a beginner bow maker's wood. It apparently needs to be treated right or it might break explosively. But if treated right it makes fantastic English Long Bows, that are very light, have good durability and shoots quite fast. Properties of the tree also likely vary with growth condition, so it's possible that some condition yield bows that are more likely to break than others. That answer your question? Edit: I do think I have read about inexperienced bow makers making good bows out of ERC, but I still believe it is a fantastic bow wood for someone who knows how to make bows. Sorry for typing so much as well

@@flightlesschicken7769 yes thank you! i will keep my eyes open for an ideal piece of ERC. i think maybe id try to find a nice piece for a short bow. i read somewhere that even today in western united states, theres juniper trees whose limbs are missing strips from their upward growing branches (natives utilizing the natural reflex of the juniper branches!!)! also i think it would be interesting to even get creative and utilize splices etc to join two short but good pieces of ERC due to the irreularities!

Thanks

Nice 👍

Been at it for a long time.

No, I always scrape away whatever wood has been oiled. Jus light scraping will do it.

Yeah oil mixed with gour isn't good glue doesn't holdup right it slipped on ya think about it oil makes every thing slippery its gonna do the same with glue yaknow

Great tip!

This is exactly what i planned on doing, with the dog bone

That bow is one of Kramer Ammons most used bows besides another one he had before he started making bows, not sure the model. So much he made a nearly exact copy that got cut and used for a crossbow build cutting off middle part of the unfinished handle.

@@caseysmith544 I've seen that video as well I have a dog bone that I specifically for a cedar bow

@@tnoutdoors3820 Yeah they are easy to find too unlike the rawhide for bow making that right now is harder to find due to people in 2020 making bows due the the quarantine, not that it is that hard but you know. I just said what I would use some of the little piece of rawhide with my own thoughts as well as the cut off edges for.

@@caseysmith544 yeah and a whole lot cheaper also, about 2 to 5 dollars compared to somewhere past 20 dollars

Haha 😆 it does smell good!

Persimmon makes a good bow!

@@clayhayeshunter I haven't made a bow in 15 years. I've shot archery seriously for 35 years, but got into compound and stopped learning to make my own (self taught by trial and error, no books or teacher). Now I am watching your videos to fill in the blanks before I cut down this tree. From what I have found I can split and stave the trunk to a near finished bow, then dry it over a fire and fire temper the bow after I dry it.

Good luck finding anything straight out of juniper

Love ‘em!

Some are cattle. Some is an atv.

@@clayhayeshunter well that makes sense lol I guess it should have been pretty obvious

This bow has no shelf but usually I do cut one.

That’s true for an unbacked bow. But since this one is sinew backed, it doesn’t matter.

Bamboo and hickory both work well.

It’s a bit temperamental 😜

Probably

Oskarius84 id save the long ones for a bow string

It’s a brittle wood

@@clayhayeshunter ok thanks I love your videos man been watching for awhile now.

In my experience there is little difference between heart wood and sapwood in ERC. Other than the color.

That’s good to know! Thank you for your Great videos!

It’s warm.

This one will get a sinew string. That video will come in two weeks.

I used a small sinew string and trimmed the ends to leave it in place. If you use waxed bow string material you can pull it out when the sinew is dried.

Yes, maybe 3 deer or one elk.

Yep

I think about 8-10 whitetail back sinews would be plenty.

@@rayjones463 have you finished any? just harvested some pig nut n wonder how its worked for you?

This is eastern red cedar. Juniperus virginiana. I'm not sure what species you have down south. Might be the same.

No. Just scraped it with the knife a little.

A bow with a little string follow will just be a little less efficient than one with back set. All else being equal. Not a big deal. For the string, measure nock shoulder to nock shoulder and subtract 3 inches.

No, not at all.