Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Almostpighunter on December 31, 2010, 12:44:07 am
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Hey all,
This is a bamboo backed hickory bow with an accent of Bocote on the riser. The bamboo backing is the same one that I used to back a piece of purpleheart that failed because the new owner of the bow bent it the wrong way. I posted pics of this tragedy back on 8-8-10 (Broken Bow: you make the call) but managed to separate the perfect bamboo backing from the damaged purpleheart. The hickory "core" was one that seemed to have an inherent propeller twist and was placed in the corner of shame while the Bocote was a pen blank I picked up from the bargain bin at the local woodworkers supply store. To be honest I wasn't expecting much out of this bow and was doing it more to keep my hands busy in between projects. The bow ended up being 52#@28", 70" long (68"NTN) and is without a doubt the smoothest, least hand shock bow I have ever made. The propeller twist seemed to vanish (mostly) and the paintings were done with Sharpie Fine line paint pens. Merry Christmas to me!
And Happy Holidays and New Year to everyone on the message boards!!!
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Riser and artwork close ups
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My father pulling full draw.
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Nice . Would love to see more.
Jeff
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Really like painted bows!
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Almost,This is a very nice bow. Your artwork couldn't be any better on that boo, as well.
rich
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Normally I don't care for painted bows but I have to agree with Rich. Really nice looking bow,I like it a lot!
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Funny how your sweetest shooter was made from what you thought was junk! Good save! Your artwork on the back is a nice touch. I like looking at close-up, in-focus detail pictures - shows you're not trying to hide anything!!
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thought that this would be easier to see the great tiller on this Bow...
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Tiller looks great. I love a sweet shooting bow.And that one is pretty ta booty. My main shooter is a laminate also, I am trying to build a selfbow that is sweeter to shoot, but I have'nt gotten there yet. Nice work ! ' Frank