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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Stringman on March 10, 2011, 11:16:38 pm

Title: Bow for Zach
Post by: Stringman on March 10, 2011, 11:16:38 pm

Well, I've been workin on this bow for a couple months now. Actually my third, I broke the first two (osage selfbow, and bamboo backed locust with walnut handle.) I can't tell you how frustrating that was. I haven't broken 2 bows back to back in almost forever, but that's another story.

Anyway, while I was licking my wounds from that experience I started reading about the bow trade and was instantly interested. I knew I had a bow to buiild for my brother-in-law comin home from the Afghanistan, but really wanted to be involved with the bow trade too. So, even though I was scared of another piece of bow wood blowin up in my face, I decided to get back on that horse. I know I rushed this bow a tad as it came up with some minor checking in the back, but they look fairly superficial. Overall, I'm pleased with it, 68" t-t, and somethin like 50# @ 28" It has good cast and very little hand shock. Tips are done in antler, and the grip is rawhide. I went back and forth about putting a backing on it. In the end, I decided against it. Thanks for lookin!

Now I got plenty of time to focus on my trade bow...

Title: Re: Bow for Zach
Post by: Bevan R. on March 10, 2011, 11:49:31 pm

Nice looking weapon. I am sure Zach will love it. Well Done.

Bevan R

Title: Re: Bow for Zach
Post by: half eye on March 10, 2011, 11:56:47 pm

Really nice brace and full draw profile....
rich

Title: Re: Bow for Zach
Post by: Timo on March 11, 2011, 12:05:58 am

Turned out nice! You have progressed well grasshopper! ;) Love the full draw pic.

Title: Re: Bow for Zach
Post by: Dvshunter on March 11, 2011, 12:39:01 am

Good Looking bow there. I like the profile too. :)

Title: Re: Bow for Zach
Post by: Pat B on March 11, 2011, 12:57:05 am

Very well done. Tiller looks good too.

Title: Re: Bow for Zach
Post by: Pappy on March 11, 2011, 08:47:39 am

Looks like you got a nice one there,very nice work. Love the full draw shot. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Bow for Zach
Post by: Sidewinder on March 11, 2011, 12:22:09 pm

Very well done. Tiller looks great. I would say you broke the bad mojo with that one so get to shaving, lol.   Danny

Title: Re: Bow for Zach
Post by: ErictheViking on March 11, 2011, 01:36:50 pm

great bow. really like the tips and full draw is nice

Title: Re: Bow for Zach
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on March 11, 2011, 01:42:08 pm

Sweet bow. The antler was well done, seems to be fairly clean. And good thing you werent scare of a few pieces of wood blowing up in your face jeje now you an youe brother in law can enjoy the results :)