Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: PEARL DRUMS on January 27, 2013, 01:39:48 pm
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Just finished this one off. Its 64" ntn, 57-58# @ 27" and is covered with WDB skins. The tip overlays are hard maple and buffalo horn lam'ed together. Im really enjoying this one, almost as much as its twin flatbow I posted last week, "One of One". The bows came from the same tree and where built exactly the same way, one was flipped at the tips and one was recurved. They shoot the same, but the static is VERY smooth to draw and shoot. If its faster, I cant see it.
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Beautiful work my friend...love the statics! 8)
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Man, I love those hooks and the tiller is right on. Well done Pearlie! 8)
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That is another piece of fine art there Pearl. Some beautiful bows man.....congrats
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Beautiful work my friend...love the statics! 8)
Good to hear from you Lee.
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Thanks Pat and Charlie!
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Very well done... Beautiful!
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Nicely done.Like the degree of hook you got on those tips.
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Looks awesome PD!
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Very nice in shape, detail and finish Pearl, tiller is killer too. Like that draw weight for a hunting bow also. Great bow man.
Greg
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thats a looker, nice work.
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winner winner chicken dinner
ill say it again....that's one of your best bows pal ;) better be bringing that to martys next weekend....and don't be surprised if it disappears when ya turn your back >:D
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Great bow, Pearlie! Perfect in every way. I gotta make me one of those fancy recurves some day and see what the fuss is all about.
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That sucker is a work of art. Absolutely gorgeous.
Jon
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Nice job. That one just oozes smoothness.
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A beauty,and supercrisp finish!
Just sweet!
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WOW! That is just drop dead gorgeous in every way. The finest bow I've seen here in a while.
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A work of art, very nice!
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What a fine looking bow, the statics look just right.
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Did you use steam, boiling, or dry heat to induce those curves?
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Now that I like even better then the first. Great curves and awesome detail work. The tips are exceptional
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That turned out great Pearly. It has it all, curves, perfect tiller, awesome overlays, and the skins are so vibrant. Great job on it. Make sure you bring it to the Classic.
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whats not to like, perfect tiller, great finish and who doesn't like a static recurve, a classy bow pearly, Bub
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gorgeous! :-*
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Yep Pearl Drums thats a beauty for sure.Love it in everyway. I haven't attempted a recurve yet but I do like mildley flipping my tips. Guess I haven't figured what advantage I gain from it, but it sure looks sexy. Danny
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Did you use steam, boiling, or dry heat to induce those curves?
45-50 minutes steams. The tips were about 5/8 square when I steamed and bent them in.
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You guys are all too kind. Looks like my camera finally fooled ya'!
THANK YOU everybody!
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that's what I thought it was, guess I need a better camera >:D, Bub
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Two thumbs up Chris! I guess helping me re-tiller/re-work my bow has really helped you step up your game on your bows! ::) Seriously, super-fine work, as good as it gets!
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Yeah... When I picture awesome recurve that is what I was seeing. You nailed it.
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Beautiful bow Chris, bring it with to Marty's Friday, I want to see it!
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That is about as nice a static as I have seen Drums!!!
Great work !!!
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Very sweet bow, your work is rite on. 8)
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Stevie likey,nice job Chris.
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Beautiful bow PD. Looks like a smooth shooter
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Stevie likey,nice job Chris.
Steve that made me laugh!!!!!!! Thanks!
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Very nice! Glad to see this one finished.
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Nice unstrung profile, Drums. Your full draw is great too. I'm liking them recurves you've been doing. Very nice job.
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Just awesome man! Bring that'n to the classic ;) I'd like to put my hands on that one :)
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You got it Will!
Thanks again everyone. As usual its flattering coming from likeminded folks like you all.
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Man Pearl, that's a beauty! I noticed the color of the skin changes near the tips and I really like the contrast. Is this something that occurs naturally on the snake or did you do something to make it look that way? I've never worked with WDB skins or even seen a live rattlesnake.
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Hey PD, that is just a fine example of a hunting bow. Really nice.
Whats your experience with statics vs. working recurves at 64". Seems to me once they get 66 or 68 you start running into trouble with extra non-bending mass with statics, but somewhere below 64-64" you still get the benefit.
Gabe
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Thats what db's look like naturally Adam. Some are more brown, some are more black, but they all have the same basic pattern. I like to use the black/white bands at the tips if the skins include them still.
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Hey PD, that is just a fine example of a hunting bow. Really nice.
Whats your experience with statics vs. working recurves at 64". Seems to me once they get 66 or 68 you start running into trouble with extra non-bending mass with statics, but somewhere below 64-64" you still get the benefit.
Gabe
I dont buy the diminishing returns thing Gabe, and heres why. When I make a 64-68" flat bow or long bow I leave at least 8" stiff on each tip, thats dead weight as we all know. I have a few static forms I use. The form I used on this longer bow was quite tight and actually uses less than 8"of tip to make. So now I can make a longer static that has equal, or less weight at the tips and still dramatically change the string angle. And the string lays on the bows belly at brace, effectively "shortening" the bow after release.
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Nice job Chris. It seems like each bow you build gets a little better...or is that my imagination?? ::)
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Nice job PD. Your wo,rk is insperational :)
Knapper
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Missed this one,glad I found it.Beautiful bow in all aspects. :)
Pappy
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Hard not to like everything about this bow. Sweet bend and great finish work. Looks like it packs a wallop!
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I want it! I'll be honest that's my first impression. Second impression.......yep still want it. Great bow.
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Nice job Chris. It seems like each bow you build gets a little better...or is that my imagination?? :
Boy i hope so Kenny! Thank you
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Nice curves. Are those steam bent or dry heat?
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5/8" square tips where steamed for 50 minutes or so. Then bent in one fatal swoop.
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This kind of recurves hypnotize me sometimes. Great work.
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just reeeaaal Nice ;D
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Man oh man that thing is sweet! Love the skins and the recurves.
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Amazing work Chris... you really know how to turn these things out!
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Beautiful work as usual! Would love to get my hands on some osage someday.
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Well Pearlie there ya go raisin the bar again, she's gorgeous and I bet she IS sweet shootin!
Seeing your work always inspires me and humbles me at the same time :)
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Thanks for the flattering comments, not sure I deserve it.
Kevin this bow is nothing but a flat bow with bent tips. Your more than capable friend.
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That bow is awesome Pearl. 8). Sweet design, perfect bend, and those coon-tail snake skins hitting the maple/horn overlays....WOW!
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Very,very, nice you better bring that one with you i am with blackhawk dont turn your back it might come up missing lol very nice you are a bow maker my freind cant wait to spend some time with you at the Marty jam lol take care you better bring that bow lol.
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Thanks for the flattering comments, not sure I deserve it.
Kevin this bow is nothing but a flat bow with bent tips. Your more than capable friend.
Well thank you. What i love about your work (and aim to do as well) is your attention to detail, precision, and always seemingly perfect tiller. These are the things that i take pride in doing also, but i'm certain i've a ways to go before i reach your level of the craft. Not to mention you seem to do this in about 1/5th the time it takes me!!! :o
Keep'm comin sir :)
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That is awesome, you fit a lot of curve in those last few inches, did you use steam?
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i just took another look at this bow.i have to say that this is one of my favorite that you have made Chris.not that the others were bad,they are nice too.there is just something about this one that calls to me.i am going to try and make one when i get the chance.i gotta lot of irons in the fire at the moment.i just wanted to say,great job.
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Very sexy, I love the curves.
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It's always a pleasure seeing your work pearl. Can't wait for the next
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Dang it PD...
This one don't look like its up to your normally high standards...
If you send it to Houston, I'd be honored to help you hide your shame. >:D
She's a Beauty Sir!
-gus
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Holy smokes :o Nice 1 pearls!!!
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Wow Chris that is one beautiful bow. Congrats.
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I didnt notice this came back up. Thanks again for the compliments. Run me down at the classic if you want to fire some rounds.
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Yep Chris that is a beauty!
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I got to shoot this one last weekend...and it shoots just as good as it looks(if not better)....the arrows came off with authority and my first three of four arrows were all touching...the sign of a great bow ;)
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Wow.
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Beautiful man. Pretty much my dream bow, crept the draw length. It's book marked! Thanks for sharing.
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DID YOU STEAL MY REFLEX FORM!!???
Lol very nice buddy:) classy