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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Shaun on November 15, 2011, 04:18:40 pm

Title: Nod to Nels
Post by: Shaun on November 15, 2011, 04:18:40 pm

This bow used limb pattern I traced from a Grumley Brush Bow (but without the brush nocks). It has a wide thin limb with little thickness taper - similar to a pyramid white wood bow design. It is 59 NTN and 50# @ 28". Limb willow leaf shape and 2" wide tapering to 1/2" nocks, approximately 1/2" thick at fades to 3/8" at tips. It holds about an inch of backset and is quick with a 500 grn arrow.  Handle is skived wrap with tapered width for finger fit. Scraped (not sanded) and no finish on osage limbs. Very light in the hand and stable, a pleasure to shoot.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/NodToNels001.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/NodToNels007.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/NodToNels008.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/NodToNels002.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/NodToNels003.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/NodToNellsFD.jpg)

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: druid on November 15, 2011, 04:21:04 pm

Excellent bow, I like it very much.

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: Ifrit617 on November 15, 2011, 04:33:25 pm

Awsome bow! Love those lines..

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 15, 2011, 04:40:01 pm

Nice bow Shaun. That is my absolute favorite design for hunting bows.  Wide and stable.

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: k-hat on November 15, 2011, 05:05:36 pm

Georgeous bow, I bet she is a sweet shooter!

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 15, 2011, 05:20:57 pm

I am tempted to refer to the bow as "plain", but that word really doesn't fit.  Nothing really plain is as attractive to me as this bow, let's call it elegant instead.   Those simple lines and fine tiller makes my eye linger on the sweet curves, makes me wanna take her out and hold her.  Very sweet, very sweet indeed.

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: sadiejane on November 15, 2011, 05:26:54 pm

shaun-that is one fine looking bow. i'm with JW, sure would like to hold that one.
good to see you.

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: Parnell on November 15, 2011, 05:30:53 pm

Very nice!

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: Matt S. on November 15, 2011, 05:35:32 pm

I love the subtle curves on that bow. That's a keeper!

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: bluegill68 on November 15, 2011, 05:40:27 pm

Shaun,

The brush nocks have always intrigued me but I was always concerned about the additional mass at the tips. I have seen your other bow with the brush nocks and have to say I prefer the way this one looks. Do you notice any differences with or without the nocks?

Well Done!

Sean 

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: Gus on November 15, 2011, 05:45:28 pm

Yes Sir,

Love this bow!
This is the design that I have my mind locked onto at the moment.  :)

-gus

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: coaster500 on November 15, 2011, 06:37:39 pm

That's a sweet, stable looking bow!!

I really like your bow, it screams hunt me :)

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: medicinewheel on November 15, 2011, 07:00:30 pm

Love the limb design!

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: ErictheViking on November 15, 2011, 07:44:02 pm

Very nice...agree with JW, elegant

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: Del the cat on November 15, 2011, 08:11:57 pm

I love that shape of limb, one of my fave' bows is V similar to that shape.
Makes for a fast bow.
Sweet.
Del

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: HighEagle on November 15, 2011, 10:04:00 pm

Man, You got a good dew on that one.. , Crg

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: TurtleCreek on November 16, 2011, 08:28:08 am

  Great lookin' bow.  Love the limb profile.

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: Pappy on November 16, 2011, 08:55:33 am

Very nice work,sweet. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: Badger on November 16, 2011, 10:00:08 am

   Very well designed bow. Tiller matches the front view of the bow perfectly as your lack of set testifies to. Great job! Steve

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: dwardo on November 17, 2011, 06:42:51 am

Thats a great looking bow. I have a roughed out cherry blank thats pretty much the same shape so i will be burning this picture into my head whilst i start bending it. thanks!

Title: Re: Nod to Nels
Post by: MWirwicki on November 17, 2011, 07:45:33 am

Love the lines, very pretty.  I'll bet she's a shooter.