Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Justin Snyder on September 28, 2009, 05:29:22 pm
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It has been a while since I shared any bows with you so I thought I would share a couple of my latest. I have been playing with some Gordon style stain jobs. I hope you enjoy. The first is elm with snake skin backing, custom dye job and silk wrap. I made it for my dentist to hunt with this year so it has 6 matching arrows, 3 with field points and 3 with stone. It is 66" 60# @ 26". I know, more pictures, but this is all there is. ;D
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l253/justinsnyder_2006/archery/bow1.jpg)
The second is one for a guy at work. It is boo backed Ipe, 64" 55# @26". This one has an unusual stain job on it and a silk wrap on each limb tip. I dyed it green and waited a couple of days. Then I stained it brown and sprayed it with acetone. The acetone made the brown settle into the deep spots. You can hardly see the green now, but it adds a lot of depth to the color.
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l253/justinsnyder_2006/archery/IMG_0003.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l253/justinsnyder_2006/archery/IMG_0002.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l253/justinsnyder_2006/archery/IMG_0001.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l253/justinsnyder_2006/archery/IMG_0004.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l253/justinsnyder_2006/archery/IMG_0006.jpg)
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wow those are some nice bows! Any chance on a full draw pic? :) -josh
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Those are a couple of nice looking bows. I love the contrast of the black and red on the handle.
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Nice work Justin, more pictures woulda been nice. ::) ;D
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Great lookin bows Justin but ya really need some better pics :'(You should know better ;) :D
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good craftsmanship...bamboo is a nuisance but you did a great job!
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Those are some sharp looking bows, Justin.
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Sweet bows!!
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Thanks for the kind words guys.
I was planning to go shooting with the owners and get the full draw pictures, but I haven't had a chance. I delivered one at the the dentist office and we didn't think the patients would feel comfortable with that. The other picked his up on lunch break.
Dano, it would have been nice, but I don't get accused of that too often. 8)
Dana, I do know better but...... ::)
radius, I have never stained boo before. It was kind of a hassle. The acetone was an experiment and I'm glad to say it worked well. I just hope I can duplicate it. ;D
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Beautiful bows Justin, oh did I ever tell you that I can pull teeth. Kenneth
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Beautiful bows Justin, oh did I ever tell you that I can pull teeth. Kenneth
I can make bows that do that. :D
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Beautiful bows Justin, oh did I ever tell you that I can pull teeth. Kenneth
I can make bows that do that. :D
a little step up from the old string-on-the-doorknob routine!
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A pair of real nice bows. Great work Justin,they ought to like em. God Bless
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Justin, those are beautiful bows! Jawge
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So you haven't forgotten how! :o
For a while there I was beginning to wonder about ya ;D
Extremely nice bows Justin.
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I've made my share of those,"filling flingers"....i can tell that those are not. Very nice work Justin and I am sure that they are much more handsome in person.
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great looking bows
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So you haven't forgotten how! :o
For a while there I was beginning to wonder about ya ;D
Extremely nice bows Justin.
Maybe you should still wonder. They are pretty, but there isn't any proof of anything else. Maybe they are just pretty walking sticks. ;D
Thanks again for all the kind words guys. They really are smooth shooters. The tips are a little wider than they would be on my personal bows, but when I make one for someone else, I like them on the safe side.
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Great looking bows Justin. I agree with Dano, more pics ;D The unbraced profile looks great and shows your skills as a bowyer.So no more holding out on us we all know you build great bows. ;D I'm sure your dentist will give you some extra Novocaine on your next visit. ::)
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Nice work Justin,They are beauty's. :)
Pappy
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Nice looking bows Justin. ;D
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Thanks guys.
Keenan, I don't know about Novocaine, but two of his boys want a bow now. ;) I promise I will quit holding out on you....... so much. >:D Ill post full draw pictures of the next one. O:)
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Hey Justin! - Really nice bows!
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Yes very nice bows. You know what you're doing so I am sure they will enjoy those bows
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Where's a full draw for BOM fun?
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Thanks guys.
Marc, I like to pretend I know what I am doing. I did tiller them to 29" and shoot them a bunch before I let them go so they should be plenty safe.
Oldbow, what can I say, I'm a slacker. ;D
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Nice bows Justin, and very pretty pictures too! ;)
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Beautifully crafted weapons.
How does elm do with atmospheric moisture?
PD
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Thanks Greg, you mean you aren't going to tell me "more pictures." ;D
Pete, I have no idea since we have NO atmospheric moisture. I live in the desert. 8)