Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Blacktail on November 21, 2009, 04:29:37 pm

Title: VM stick done
Post by: Blacktail on November 21, 2009, 04:29:37 pm

Here is a vine maple stick that I have had sitting around for years. And Yes I have many many years to catch up to guru Gordan.  :o I wanted it to have a more primitive look to it so this is what I did. The handle is corded dogbane and I have to thank Madcrow, Eddie, for the dogbane. The stain is walnut stain. The specs are 1 5/8 in the fade outs, bend through the handle, 5/8 at the tips. It is 44 lbs at 25 inches.  The string is made by my lovely wife. Hope you enjoy, John.
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Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: Keenan on November 21, 2009, 05:06:33 pm

 Very nice bow John. That walnut stain came out great. Congratulations.

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: Lombard on November 21, 2009, 07:35:15 pm

Nice bow. Does Madcow twist up that Dogbane himself?

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: ricktrojanowski on November 21, 2009, 08:28:12 pm

That is a fine looking bow.  Job well done.  I can appreciate the effort of that handle.  I made one like that on my last bow.  It took me longer to do the wrap than the whole bow.  Again, very nice bow.

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: Blacktail on November 21, 2009, 08:40:30 pm

hey thanks guys..lombard,i did the cording myself..rick,i would agree with the cording..i did 4hrs each night for 3 days..john

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: George Tsoukalas on November 21, 2009, 09:17:24 pm

That sure is a nice bow! Jawge

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: billy on November 21, 2009, 09:35:41 pm

The vine maple bows I've seen were rocket launchers.  Just getting a piece that straight is a hell of an accomplishment.  Great job dude!

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: Traxx on November 21, 2009, 09:57:37 pm

The tiller in thatn looks just right John.Ya did good.

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: Blacktail on November 21, 2009, 10:45:40 pm

thanks traxx,george..billy,you are right....i really have to look the wood over before cutting....i love vm...john

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: woodstick on November 21, 2009, 10:51:43 pm

nice looking bow i bet i shoots as good as it looks

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: juniper junkie on November 21, 2009, 11:50:36 pm

great bow John! looks real primitive.

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: Gordon on November 22, 2009, 01:29:21 am

You did that stick up proud John - she's beautiful!

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: gmc on November 22, 2009, 06:07:29 am

Very nice bow!

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: adb on November 22, 2009, 09:26:01 am

Very nice tiller. Good job.

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: Hillbilly on November 22, 2009, 10:43:53 am

Good job, John-that's a fine looking weapon.

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: Blacktail on November 22, 2009, 11:01:16 am

THANKS ALOT GUYS...one of my troubles with vm is the nodes...and this was one of my questions for keenan also...it had some thick ones and i didn't want to rasp in one spot and hinge it...so,it was take a little wood here and leave a little there...tillering can be a love-hate game..john

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: Jmilbrandt on November 22, 2009, 02:54:14 pm

Looks good! The stain reminds me alot of what my mountain maple bows look like, the two must be very similar. Never tried vm though.

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: Josh on November 22, 2009, 03:55:54 pm

great bow man, love that circular tiller.  Awesome job on the finish work and the dogbane grip too.  8) -josh

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: PeteC on November 22, 2009, 08:20:15 pm

I really like your bow,good job.How does it shoot?What spine arrows does it like?  God Bless

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: Blacktail on November 23, 2009, 10:32:00 am

yes,the dogbane was some work..and you guys are great..john

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: Pappy on November 23, 2009, 10:43:56 am

Nice job John,tiller looks dead on. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: Parnell on November 23, 2009, 11:11:51 am

That is one great lookin bow.  The cord is an accomplishment in itself.  Gonna have to try that - thanks for posting.

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: bootboy on November 23, 2009, 11:42:38 am

Oh wow man! I like the job you did on the cordage! and the bow looks great dude. Man you are really putting out some awesome bows!

Title: Re: VM stick done
Post by: OldBow on November 29, 2009, 01:23:36 pm

Great looking self bow and PRIMITIVE! Bookmarked, too!