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criveraville:
twistedlimbs wins March Self BOM with his Kentucky Coffee 'Curve!!!!

Congratulations to Ryan from Lewistown, Montana for winning March BOM contest!!!

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,31172.0.html

Kentucky Coffee 'Curve!!!!

Here's what Ryan had to say about his bow:  Well I finished it up.  Its a sweet little bow. 60.5" following the contour of the back.  I chased the sapwood off and used only heartwood. It is unbacked and draws 40# @ 26"  I drew it on tiller to 27", but It looks a little better at 26" so that's what I am calling it.lol Brazilian walnut tip overlays, chocolate deer leather grip and beaver fur silencers finished it off nicely.  It does have some string follow. to be expected out of a short recurved stave.  Kentucky coffee in my opinion acts a lot like Mulberry. It's nicely grained like osage....but certainly not osage, but does make a good bow.  I was hoping for a heavier weight, but we all know how that goes when working with a new species of wood....so much is unknown when you start.  The grain is probably the prettiest I have ever used. Just gorgeous.  the dark and light purples, pinks and hints of reds....  just something special.  not exactly what I wanted out of it, but a fine bow just the same.  next one will be heavier for sure..lol  The string lines up pretty good. cant really get a "self" recurve perfect when your dealing with a natural stave, but it doesn't torque out on me or anything and tracks pretty well.


Here are some of the comments from forum members: 
Very nice! quit a bend on that little bow. You're right, the grain is gorgeous.  Mangeur de lard
Absolutely beautiful!  What kind of finish is on her?  Nice contrast on the grain!  K-hat
Cool grain pattern in that wood Ryan. I dig it. Nice curves.  PEARL DRUMS
Another nice little recurve, Ryan.  You've been cranking them out lately!   Pat B
Very nice bow...  you did an excellent job!!! "Kentucky coffee in my opinion acts a lot like Mulberry" the piece I worked seemed even harder than Mulberry, if that's possible... tough stuff   Great color.  Coaster500

Josh:
congrats Ryan!  Very nice bow!  :)

coaster500:
Super bow Ryan !!!  ...  you truly make some great bows!!

Congratulations  :)

Judo Point:
Congrats Ryan!!! Beautiful bow!

PAHunter:
Grats brother great bow!  Your bows have given me inspiration and ideas.  Keep em coming!

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