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Title: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 25, 2012, 10:38:08 pm

This was my 1st stave bow I have attempted. It is a Hackberry bend through the handle made for Gus.  53# @ 27". 63" ttt and 61 1/2" ntn.  I left the back with some cambium on it in spots trying for a slight camo effect.  Stained with special walnut stain and finished with 6 coats of Helmsman spar urethane.  Beaver tail grip with a built up leather rest under it.  B-50 string with beaver fur silencers. It shot where I was looking and had just a little thump in the handle at the shot.  It is very light in the hand.  Overall I was very happy with this bow. This bow is a bit shorter than my 30" draw but I could still shoot it well.  I am glad that Gus likes it.
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Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: johnston on July 25, 2012, 10:50:41 pm

James you nailed that one. Very slick in every way.

Lane

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: tattoo dave on July 25, 2012, 11:25:48 pm

Nice work James! That turned out great! I recently finished my first stave also.

Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: mullet on July 25, 2012, 11:30:09 pm

That's a good looking bow, James. Especially for a first time stave. The beaver really sets it off.

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: toomanyknots on July 25, 2012, 11:40:11 pm

In one word, PERFECT. 

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: coaster500 on July 25, 2012, 11:45:21 pm

Pure shooter in that bender!!!

Great job...  love the beaver tail wrap :)

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: Badly Bent on July 26, 2012, 12:20:07 am

Good looking bow James and a real nice bend going on there, bet it's a pleasure to shoot.

Greg

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: country on July 26, 2012, 12:30:45 am

Looks great BB.... I just split up some hackberry (got about 7 staves)   Looking forward to trying one out

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: ErictheViking on July 26, 2012, 12:28:02 pm

Beautiful bend there bud, perfect.

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: Del the cat on July 26, 2012, 01:20:32 pm

Nice bow, it's got a hint of ELB about it ;D
Del

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: Cameroo on July 26, 2012, 01:34:31 pm

That's a real looker! I think I'd have a hard time giving away my first stave bow though (which has yet to be completed after slowly chipping away at it for over a year now... ;) )

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: doulosparachristos on July 26, 2012, 04:31:32 pm

That sucker is spot-on! It is bows like this that cause me to disfigure many a stave. I absolutely love that bow.

Roy.

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: Arrowind on July 26, 2012, 07:27:04 pm

I hope my first stave bow turns out that good!  That handle is AWESOME!

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 26, 2012, 10:05:57 pm

Thanks folks......it was a joy making it and I learned a good bit in the process.  Del it was similar in the design to a ELB just a good bit shorter.  The belly was slightly rounded all the way.  Hackberry is some very sweet wood.  I loved working it......scraped so good.  Also the stain I used showed the grain so well.  I really liked the beaver tail myself, and yes it was tough to give a away but I rest well knowing it is in good hands.

Thanks again to all

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: hedgeapple on July 27, 2012, 02:51:28 am

Man, I love those bendy handle D bows.  You did a great job.

If that bow showed up on my porch, I'd be jumping up an down while I grabbed some arrows and head to the range for the rest of the afternoon/evening.

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: Pappy on July 27, 2012, 06:37:42 am

Very nice job,he should love that one. Congrats on you first stave,you nailed it. :) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 27, 2012, 08:20:58 pm

Thanks Pappy and hedgeapple......

I never did list the full dimensions.  The grip was 15/16" wide before the wrap was applied.  The limbs are 1 1/4" out of the grip and maintain that til within 8" of the tips then taper to 5/8" tips.

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: Josh B on July 29, 2012, 03:40:24 pm

That's as good as it gets right there!  Gus is a lucky fellar to get that bow.  Outstanding in all aspects!  Josh

Title: Re: My 1st stave bow (2012 trade bow)
Post by: hammertime on July 29, 2012, 06:09:22 pm

There has been a whole bunch of great looking trade bows!Yours is no exception,just love that handle,nice work-Hammertime