Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Okie on December 14, 2009, 01:05:41 am
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Here's my first bow off my new form. It's 64" and pulls 50#@28". Osage backed with Bamboo with Sapele accents. This thang shoots hard and is dead quite too. I gave it a light coat of red mahogony stain and sealed her up with poly. Let me know what ya think.
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh272/jlholman/Tys%20BBO/IMG_5025.jpg)(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh272/jlholman/Tys%20BBO/IMG_5023.jpg)(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh272/jlholman/Tys%20BBO/IMG_5013.jpg)(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh272/jlholman/Tys%20BBO/IMG_5022.jpg)(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh272/jlholman/Tys%20BBO/IMG_5016.jpg)(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh272/jlholman/Tys%20BBO/IMG_5017.jpg)(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh272/jlholman/Tys%20BBO/IMG_5032edit_edited-1.jpg)
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Looks great. A nice piece of quality craftsmanship
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I think you nailed it. Very nice bow, John.
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Beautiful bow,very well done. :)
Pappy
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Looks good.!! ;)
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I like it, a lot...can you post a pic of your new form...I'd like to get some ideas of what one looks like ;D
-Ky
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Wow nice bow there Okie! Tiller and finish work are outstanding! -josh :)
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Sweet! Fine looking weapon, Okie.
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Beautiful work. It's got a nice comfortable look to it. Great job!
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Looks fast, and it's not Ipe.
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Thanks guys. Glad ya like it. I've got to tweak the form a little here and there, but it sure seems to work better than my old board form. It's a rubberband form.
kylerprochaska, I'll try to get a pic of the form posted tonight.
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Looks fast, and it's not Ipe.
... and it's all wood! >:D ;) ;D
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Looks great Okie :)
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Very nice bow! That's one to be proud of. :)
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You get my vote for BOM. One of the best bows I have seen on here.
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Good Grief - that's one gorgeous bow. A real standouit for December Laminate Bow of the Month
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That sure is an attractive bow.
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wow great job. Beautiful bow. I also would love it if you posted some pics and info on your form.
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You want to know what I think? ...about THAT bow????
It's fantastic!!!
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.... I also would love it if you posted some pics and info on your form.
Yes, me too!
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Nice graceful form. I just know it will be comfortable and fun to shoot.
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Nothing I'd change on that one - it's as Good as it gets !! That is a Killer bow - Excellent Work !!!
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Thanks for all the compliments guys, I really appreciate it.
Here's some pics of my form. I used 2 pieces of 1/2" plywood and 2 pieces of 1/4". It's 70" long and 1 1/4" wide. I use a long bungie cord to strap the bow in the form and the holes are for my clamps to pull it into the deflex/reflex until I can get her all wrapped up. I wrap the limbs in innertube before strapping it to the form. I wish I had taken pics of this bow while in the form... but I didn't. I'll try to remember to take pics when I glue up my next one.
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh272/jlholman/New%20Form%20dec%2009/IMG_5033.jpg)
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh272/jlholman/New%20Form%20dec%2009/IMG_5034.jpg)
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh272/jlholman/New%20Form%20dec%2009/IMG_5036.jpg)
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That form looks great. Thanks for sharing it with us :)
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Ahhh - been waiting to see that. That is a good lookin form for sure. That will be useful - I appreciate your posting.
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John, I want to see it shoot! The profile is just right. Dismount
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Phil, a friend of mine who owns a chrono is coming out sometime this week and I'll try to video it. I'm just curious as to how fast it is. You could come out and shoot it yourself! You know where I live, just give me a holler.
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Would love to, but I'm chained up with helping finishing christmas shopping since my wifes surgery. :-[ After the first of the year, I am looking better. Good Luck though! Phil
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Okie, that bow is truly beautiful. It's so graceful and scream power. Oh, the form is a work of art, also. Class act all the way around.
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Hey that turned out pretty awesome! im feelin an imitation will be showin up in my shop for too long lol ;D. keep me informed on that get together we were talkin bout the other day eh. Ty
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That is beautiful Okie. I like everything about it.It has that look that says "smooth". I'd say your new form is workin' for you. God Bless