Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Frode on May 01, 2010, 10:35:58 pm
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Hi all,
I'm finishing up another Mollegabet, a request. It's 59" ntn, 30#@24", 2" wide in the limbs, linen backed fully quartersawn white oak. It is for a woman who has had problems with both shoulders and is working her way back into archery (her previous bow was her fathers 1940's Ben Pearson, which has been retired rather than risk breakage), hence the light weight. The backing gives me a canvas to paint on, as the owner is a long time member and past royalty in the SCA, holder of many awards and heraldic devices, which she would like displayed on the back of the bow. She'll also use this bow to keep the rabbits out of her garden, and in the stew pot.
This thing has taken so long to get to this stage that I'm getting bug-eyed looking at it, and I surely would be glad of some fresh eyes on it. The full draw shown here is my standard 24", but the owner only draws to 22".
As always, your observations and comments are greatly appreciated.
Frode
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Looks fine to me Frode. Everything seems to be bending so little.
I'm pretty bug eyed from reading pdf's though...
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Very nice Mr. Frode....you got 'em bendin nice
Rich
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I like it!
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i wouldnt change a thing
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You're mastering these in a hurry! Tiller looks fantastic, I think you might get away with tapering the thickness of the levers a bit more, those bunnies can move fast.
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I "put the oval" to your tiller picture and can't find a thing wrong, Frode. Looks about as perfect as you could get. Start the Lady's paint job, the woodworking is done!
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looks great make sure you post after the artwork goes on too!!
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Outstanding work! Jawge
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Really nice looking bow, and a great gift. Thanks for sharing.
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Really nice - great tiller. I would taper down the levers - less weight more speed ;-)
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yeah , great tiller looks really good ! nice bow , a bit week for me ;D ;) :)
acker
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Looks really good!
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Nice looking bow - get her some wild mushrooms to go with those rabbits!
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Thanks everyone for the kind words and encouragement! I'm always grateful for your input. I've begun the paint work, I'll post more as I finish it up. I'm using artist acrylics, and silver and gold marking pens. Here's a teaser.
Thanks again,
Frode
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you dog, you ;D
Rich
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Good looking bow they sure are fun to make!
Have a good day!
Russell
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Excellent job on this bow, Frode. The tiller is very nice and the paint and graphics are eye catching to boot.
Every time I see your pic it reminds me I need glasses. ;D I feel like I'm looking in a mirror! 8)
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Pat, I need all of my tri-focals just to see myself in the mirror some days :D!
Frode
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OK, here're a few more pics along the way...
I took it out last night for some real shooting, it's smooth and quiet. Better yet, the Lady shot it, and she was happy. Now to seal it, wrap the handle, and off it goes.
Frode
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thats real nice
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Won't acrylics crack with time?
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Frode
Love the artwork, simple, balanced, and well done!
Maybe I missed it...What are you sealing it with? You can't beat that molle style. It just has that certain sompin.
Ron
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This is certainly a great bow. Nice art work. Impressive mollegabet style. Bookmarked for BOM, too.
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Wow that is some dang fine work on that one. The tiller is perfect and the art work outstanding! :)
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Xtra nice Frode.....especially like your design selections and that blue/gold limb tip is brilliant. Got to believe that you have the Mollegabet bows down pat, sir ;)
Rich
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Thank you very much, everyone!
Makenzie and okie, the top coat on the back is an acrylic "varnish", similar in nature to the acrylics themselves. They all have a flexible consistency after full drying, and have proven to be pretty tough in the past. You almost have to fold them flat in half to get them to craze or crack, and the amount of bend, even on these short limbs, is probably well short of anything that will cause a problem (I hope). Also, since this bow is probably going to see fairly light duty, I'm optimistic. Fingers crossed :D!
Thanks again,
Frode
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Last two pics, belly finished with orange oil/carnuba/bees wax mix, and leather wrap on the handle.
Thanks again for all your encouragements, kind words, and help along the way!
Frode
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very nice bow
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this is a really nice bow. i just joined the site. I am in the process of making bows for my grandsons and would really appreciate getting the dimensions for this bow. did you make a u tube video??
thanks
mnviking
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Beautiful bend, beautiful transitions, looks awesome ;)
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Beautiful fit and finish! Great job!
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that is one sweet bow there!
-Cody
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Handsome bow.
I'm not a great fan of painting on bows, but I like the way painting on the tips looks like lacing.
Del
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Your patience has payed off on this bow.Very nice.
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I like your bow , artwork and very good tiller. Are you reall pulling that bow only 24"? it looks more in the pic.??