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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Carson (CMB) on March 20, 2015, 11:22:47 pm

Title: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 20, 2015, 11:22:47 pm: I finally got around to making a proper bow for my dad. I gave him one before, then I took it back to be reworked to up the performance, it was a 60” osage longbow with an elliptical tiller. It stacked way too much for a guy that was used to glass recurves. I haven’t gotten to reworking it yet, but in the meantime I made him this smooth drawing osage bow. Dad has been battling some prostate cancer that spread to an injury in his bones, in the middle of his back. This bow is a bit lighter than he is accustomed to shooting, but with his loss of strength, this 42 pounder is a bit heavy, but not so light that he will get bored with it once he works his strength back up a bit…and one he can hunt deer with. :)
Asymmetrical with a positive tiller. Balances nicely in the hand.
It really is a tack-driver.
I tried to do the tips, which are overlayed with ivory from piano key tops (thanks Snag!), in the classic glass recurve style. I heat-tempered the belly pretty good on this one. Finished with about 5 coats of shellac, one coat of tru-oil and a few more coats of shellac. I left a few tool marks in this one. Going for a vintage look. Took a nice thick piece of deer braintan from the neck and stitched it up with elk sinew. I think I will be doing more of that sinew stitching. Arrow rest is cork. Arrow pass and strike plate are thin calf hide from an old "kan't pinch" finger tab.

I will have to add full draw pic of dad when he gets it there.

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/IMG_6749_zps7mcudvkr.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/IMG_6749_zps7mcudvkr.jpg.html)

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(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/IMG_6743_zpswleejhpd.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/IMG_6743_zpswleejhpd.jpg.html)

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/IMG_6729_zps5mcgtcjf.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/IMG_6729_zps5mcgtcjf.jpg.html)

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(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/IMG_6734_zpshag78zk7.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/IMG_6734_zpshag78zk7.jpg.html)

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/IMG_6716_zpsml1vk3u3.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/IMG_6716_zpsml1vk3u3.jpg.html)

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/IMG_6715_zpstfylkfhp.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/IMG_6715_zpstfylkfhp.jpg.html)

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(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/IMG_6770_zpsuflzu1el.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/IMG_6770_zpsuflzu1el.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Pat B on March 20, 2015, 11:25:37 pm: You'll get a hug for that beautiful bow. I love the narrow waste and ALB style handle with the long fades. Classic look.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: bubby on March 20, 2015, 11:29:13 pm: Nice bow carson i like that vintage look, hope your dad beats this, bub
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: crooketarrow on March 20, 2015, 11:29:50 pm: Nice handle, tillers spot on nice looking bow. SWETTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 20, 2015, 11:31:02 pm: Dad
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 20, 2015, 11:35:34 pm: The competition - Dad's bow rack
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: paco664 on March 20, 2015, 11:42:47 pm: beautiful bow and best wishes for your father..

you're a good son...
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: TimBo on March 21, 2015, 12:26:58 am: "The competition" - that's hilarious. That's a guy who likes his recurves! But I think this one will be his favorite. The whole thing is beautiful, but I especially like the distinctive narrow grip and long fades - as Pat said, it is a classic look.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Weylin on March 21, 2015, 12:54:42 am: Love the fades on that bow. The whole thing has a really unique look. I'm sure your dad will devote some time to it even if he loves his other bows.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Zion on March 21, 2015, 01:38:27 am: Thats a damn nice bow...
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on March 21, 2015, 02:15:03 am: Beautiful work all around Carson, from the finish to the shape, to the tips. It looks great and i bet it shoots better. Best wishes and prayers for your family.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Arrowind on March 21, 2015, 02:26:01 am: VERY NICE BOW! Well done. Well done indeed.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: GB on March 21, 2015, 02:29:15 am: Terrific work on that lovely bow. Bet your Dad loves it.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: IdahoMatt on March 21, 2015, 02:34:10 am: I love that super narrow handle. What did you use as a stain? Hope your dad gets feeling better Carson.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 21, 2015, 03:02:40 am: Thanks Pat! Hug, I dont know, dad is not much of a hugger ;D He does like it, I think ;) ;D
Thanks bubby..he is a tough old fart!
Thanks crooketarrow!
Thanks Paco...I dont know about being a good son, but I do know I owe this guy a couple of bows ;D
Timbo, yes, dad is a bit of a collector. There is at least another half dozen around the house and shop. Thanks!
Thanks Weylin, I am hoping this bow gets him shooting again.
Thanks Zion
Thanks Arrowind
Thanks GB
The stain is black leather dye. Thanks Matt!
And also Thanks to beadman for the super clean osage in trade. :) :)
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Jodocus on March 21, 2015, 04:10:27 am: Wow, lovely! Very graceful and sweet colour!
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: adams89 on March 21, 2015, 04:23:24 am: very very nice what a beautiful slender design,I bet it shoots great.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: PAHunter on March 21, 2015, 05:17:28 am: Very cool man. Great bow and great pictures!
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: RyanR on March 21, 2015, 07:55:23 am: That's a beauty! I really like the color. The profile looks great. I am sure it will be his favorite.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: blackhawk on March 21, 2015, 08:45:02 am: Classy!!! :)
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Aries on March 21, 2015, 08:59:08 am: Beautiful! I love the look of those long fades! Great job man
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: joachimM on March 21, 2015, 09:05:58 am: Hey man, that's a great piece of work! And making this for your father, I bet that means a lot to you and to him.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: smoke on March 21, 2015, 10:18:15 am: Dang Carson, you nailed that one! (again!!!) Your Dad will be very happy and proud of that one!
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 21, 2015, 10:27:46 am: Beautiful bow, Carson. Prayers sent for your dad. Jawge
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Bullitt on March 21, 2015, 10:37:46 am: Dang Carson, your quite the bowyer, sir!
That is a sweet looker!

Good shootin to ya!
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: missilemaster on March 21, 2015, 10:56:12 am: Great looking bow Carson. Dad will be proud!
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: RyanY on March 21, 2015, 11:03:28 am: Absolutely fantastic. You've been pumping out some amazing bows!
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: rps3 on March 21, 2015, 11:13:43 am: Mighty fine bow. I also found the handle and fades especially nice.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: snag on March 21, 2015, 11:55:06 am: She's a beauty. Love the lines. Nice to see you giving back to your dad in this way. You have a gift for making bows Carsons. You sharing this gift with him is the best way of showing your love and appreciation for all he and your mom have given you. Good for you. He and your whole family continue to be in my prayers.
Love to see him holding that bow in one hand and a deer in the other!
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: PNewton on March 21, 2015, 12:15:01 pm: Great looking bow. What a fantastic gift.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Blackcoyote on March 21, 2015, 12:22:35 pm: Nice work man....I'd bet that one makes it to the front of the competition rack!
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Marc St Louis on March 21, 2015, 12:27:19 pm: Very nice. Good to see your dad still has an interest in archery. Mine lost all interest when I fairly young and his old Lemonwood bow now sits on my rack
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 21, 2015, 12:30:39 pm: Thanks for the really nice comments guys!! :)
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Hans H on March 21, 2015, 03:07:19 pm: Carson, that`s a really fine work all around. This is one of the bow`s that tells me how much I have to learn.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Stixnstones on March 22, 2015, 07:48:19 am: That looks as smooth as butter, i'm sure ur dad loves it
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: portlandfire on March 22, 2015, 01:55:15 pm: A beautiful work of art and Heart....He has our prayers.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: rossfactor on March 22, 2015, 05:28:38 pm: This one really catches my eye... the shape is graceful and the tiller is a thing of beauty. Thank for sharing this!

Gabe
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Badly Bent on March 22, 2015, 07:57:00 pm: Like Gabe said, very graceful shape and tiller, plus killer finish work as well. Your Dad must be beaming with pride Carson.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 23, 2015, 04:09:16 pm: Thank you gentlemen for the very nice comments on the bow, and for the warm wishes to my dad and family.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Tillstave on April 21, 2015, 08:28:49 pm: Nice one Carson.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Josh B on April 22, 2015, 10:33:10 am: Very classy Carson! I hope and pray for a speedy recovery for your Dad! Josh
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: paoliguy on April 22, 2015, 01:15:17 pm: The bow is a true work of art on its own. The story behind it just makes me like it more! I hope this bow helps him along in his recovery and for many years to come.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Carson (CMB) on April 22, 2015, 01:31:37 pm: Thanks Tillstave
Thanks Gun Doc
Thanks paliouy
He has been shooting it almost everyday. He is still building his strength up. He told me yesterday that he had a dream he was able to get it back to full draw with ease and was putting them all right in the center. :) :) :)
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: H Rhodes on April 23, 2015, 05:39:49 am: That is a beautiful bow Carson. I couldn't help but notice that it sits at the top of his collection in the bow rack photo. Awesome work and I am sure he treasures it.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Pappy on April 23, 2015, 08:07:57 am: Beautiful bow,don't know how I missed this one. :-\ He will love that I am sure for more reason's than it is just a sweet looking bow. ;) :)
Pappy
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: RLimerick on April 23, 2015, 10:16:48 am: Great looking bow! Sweet tiller and I notice your dad ranked it #1 in his bow stack! Great work!
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: docmann on April 24, 2015, 12:43:02 am: Nice job. Very clean and efficient appearance. Indeed, good material and you shaped it beautifully. Congrats!
MM
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: portlandfire on April 24, 2015, 01:33:59 am: Congratulations on Self Bow of the month. Very well deserved.
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Hamish on April 24, 2015, 05:24:37 am: Mucho elegante!
How deep, and narrow is the handle? Length of fades?
Outstanding job.
Hamish
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: PAHunter on April 27, 2015, 12:10:29 am: Very beautiful bow, well done!
Title: Re: Bow for my Dad, The "Mentor" Long Recurve Osage 67" - 42# @ 29"
Post by: Carson (CMB) on May 03, 2015, 02:45:54 am: Thanks guys! Just got back from the boonies and back into cell service. BOM! ...dad will get a kick out of that. :)

hamish, I would need to measure it, but I am guessing the handle is 1 3/4" deep and it is about 12" from fade to fade.