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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: JonW on December 13, 2012, 02:28:32 pm

Title: What got me started
Post by: JonW on December 13, 2012, 02:28:32 pm

When I first started making bows I was totally facinated with lever bows. This is just another one of those bows. It was what I thought to be a marginal piece of wood so I made it long and light. It had a lenghtwise crack running from one fade through the handle, and through the other fade and continuing three or so inches up the limb. Obviously "The King" of woods. :D 64" and 40# @ 28" draw. thanks for looking.

Jon W.

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: blackhawk on December 13, 2012, 02:52:27 pm

A 64" 40@28" Molly outta be like pulling feathers smooth...I think I like your flat unbraced pic the best...maybe its the bow or maybe its your smiling face :laugh:

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: osage outlaw on December 13, 2012, 03:37:58 pm

You sure make some fine bows Jon.  Great job on that one.

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: BowEd on December 13, 2012, 04:21:06 pm

You bet Jon nice pancake flat unbraced profile says it all.Very nice job.Going up in the hills and down in the draws bringing up a log to make bow's is what got me started.Killin a deer or two.

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: SLIMBOB on December 13, 2012, 08:37:20 pm

Ahhh.  Very nice!

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: Carson (CMB) on December 13, 2012, 08:44:04 pm

Yeah, that unbraced pic is sweet.  I also like the one on the ground.  Looks like the bow is glowing. 

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: Badly Bent on December 13, 2012, 09:01:57 pm

Was just wondering yesterday when we might see a new one of your fine bows posted and here we got two for our money today. Another dandy there Jon and they are from my two favorite bow woods, osage & locust. Fine work my friend.
Greg

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: JonW on December 13, 2012, 10:15:40 pm

Again, thanks guys. I got another I'll post up tomorrow.

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: coaster500 on December 14, 2012, 01:50:28 am

You turned that rough into a diamond...  Looks great!!!

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: Pappy on December 14, 2012, 06:14:49 am

Another nice one, very nice job. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: MWirwicki on December 14, 2012, 09:15:53 am

Nice bow, JonW.  Short, sweet, simple, effective.

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: Sidewinder on December 14, 2012, 11:06:56 am

Very nice indeed Jon. Keep em coming we like it.   Danny

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 14, 2012, 02:37:25 pm

Very nice work! Jawge

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: killir duck on December 14, 2012, 02:55:32 pm

i like it!

Title: Re: What got me started
Post by: JonW on December 14, 2012, 06:08:27 pm

Thanks for the replies fellas.