Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: LEGIONNAIRE on July 14, 2013, 02:49:03 pm
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Im so excited to have finally completed this bow. To me it is a great endeavor i took without much information. Im all dressed up for the pictures as a sign, It was like being accepted to a prestigious university with this successful attempt. I plan on making more horn bows. This bow took about 1 year to complete, It has a three piece core, which is basically Osage in the center sandwiched by two bamboo pieces. They are glued with knox unflavored gellatin. I added the horn but since it needed a couple more inches to go to the end I added more osage as well as some osage overlays to carve out the knocks. I would have to say I traded a little speed for beauty. The horn I used came from the gemsbok, I only used 1 horn to get the two pieces. The bow ended up with some reflex and it draws 60lbs @ 28 inches. the bow is also only 52 inches long. I have not tried to draw it more and probably wont try. im going to make another which I will attempt to draw to 32.
The bow is wrapped with birch bark that James Parker (Robustus) gladly gave me. My GF (fiancee now) then painted the bow and I finally covered it with gold leaf and added spar varnish to it. I love the way the bow turned out and that full draw is just awesome. I hope you guys enoy the pictures I had fun making this bow and will have more fun shooting it. By the way the Arrows are made of Arundo Donax from the mediterranean. Osage foreshaft and nocks, the tips are brass made to look like bronze.
By the way special thanks to ames Parker for the input and the birch bark I really appreciate it.
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That's a really impressive bow. You are a fine craftsman.
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Beautiful job. The full draw does look sweet. Much better than my attempts at this type. 28" draw on a 52" bow... wow! Ron
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Very nice. That thing looks fast!
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Very nice! I love the scarab beetle and the rest of the paint job. It just seems appropriate. Josh
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Superb work. Stunning tiller at full draw.
Exceptional!
I doff my cat's hat to you :).
Del
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Very cool bow Cesar. Do you have any pics of your progress building this fine bow?
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Wow man that looks great. You are one of my favorite bowyers on here.
Grady
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just love it ceasar...you got a great touch and your soon to be better half is a great artist-Hammertime
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I'm pleased for you. It's a proud moment when you realise you've made your first composite :)
But be careful it's even more addictive than making wooden bows.... >:D
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Will you post about the giant reed cane(Arunda donax) arrows on the ARROW thread. The only stuff I've seen was ornamental and I thought way too big for arrows.
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Victor: Thank you
M-P: thanks.
Slackbunny: the bow is as fast as a recurved bow: not nearly as fast as other composites. I beleive that with a 10 gpp arrow it would be about 170fps only. hopefully next one I can get more draw length and maybe more speed.
Gun Doc: thanks
Del: its nice knowing a cat like you likes my work :) thank you
Pat: I believe I do have some, not many. I will try to post some of the horn part.
Auto: thank you
Mike: yea its addicting for sure, what sucks is the wait time, but I think thats one of the factor that makes it more intense.
Pat: I will do that.
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Sweeeeeeet!!!! :D
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What an amazing accomplishment...congrats! Any pics of the work in progress would indeed be appreciated.
Lyle
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a stunner for sure Cesar.mighty fine work there.
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Very nicely done!! Very impressive!!
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Now that's not something you see everyday. Well done!
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Beautiful!
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Whoa that is incredible are you selling it ?
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Very sweet bow!
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That is something special. Looks like you nailed it!
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Very nice bow Cesar.....a work of art for sure.
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Super nice work. I like that a whole lot. You sure make some great bows.
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All I can say is WOW! Perfect bow, perfect tiller... NICE!
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Excellent work ! Congratulations on the bow and the impending nuptials!
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You continue to amaze sir, and so does your lady with the artwork, gotta make me one now :)
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Outstanding piece of work! Looking at the pics and reading about how much you enjoyed it and how much you learned, it sounds like it was a year well spent! I can see why you dressed up :D
Thanks for letting us celebrate with you. Well done!
John D.
Boise
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WOW!!!!!!
Russ
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SWEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
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Something different.I like it.Nice job on a shorter bow.
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Kind of the "Kate Upton" of bows! REALLY HOT!
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Well done to say the least, something for me to aspire to!
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Thanks Toomany
Joe123: Well serious offers get serious considerations. im getting married.
bushbow: thankyou
Carson: thanks
James: I appreciate your words.
Adam: Thank you I try to take my time.
cardboard duck: thanks
lostarrow: Thanks :D
peacebow: youll have fun doing it and its very rewarding
John: indeed it was a year well spent. I had actually already tried to make one but that one did not work out because of a few things but with what I learned I made this and also learned some more.
Thanks RB
crooketarrow: indeed
thanks Beadman
Smoke: :)
k-hat: thank you, I hope it inspires you to try something similar.
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nicely done, gonna havta try one of those one day
chuck
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Dam Cesar!! I've been following your bow posts for years. From simple bent wood shooters to this absolute work of functioning ART! You are a bowyer with your heart and sole in it
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thanks burn em up
Chuck: thank you. coming from you that is really nice, im a fan of your work.
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Taking it to another level! You're the first person in a tie I've seen with a bow, also!
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Thanks Parnell :) well the tie is for the accomplishment. I had to look as stylish as the bow, :D
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Nice bow, Cesar. That one has some style, for sure!! 8)
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Sweet bow for sure! I appreciate how you got all slicked up for the pics, Pearly would be proud! ;D ;D ;D ;)
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Beautiful work Legionnare,like everything about the bow,the birchbark work,paint job and tiller,well done.
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The only word i can think of is AWSOME? The arrows are just as impressive as the bow. I would love to see how the arrow heads were made.
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Thanks Lesken :D
Missilemaster: LOl thanks I thought this bow deserved it, so much time. I had already made one but this one was a succesful one. now im making another one.
Swamp Yeti: Thanks!
Turtle: sweet to hear those words. I got the arrowheads from this canadian fellow. i believe they are cast brass. The guy from canada who has them is a horse archer his company is Nomadic arts Archery I believe.
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Way cool! I've really been enjoying your bows.
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Absolutely amazing! I've seen a lot of composite bows and I this is definitely one of my favorites. Great work!
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True tallent. sweet bow and the art work is stunning! how many bows have you made before this or have you lost count :P
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thanks Weylin
thanks Christian, glad you like em
Bowslayer: i honestly dont know. ive neen at it since 2001. but stopped in 2004 then started in 2009 again.
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Whoa! Gold leaf on a bow? I never thought I would see that
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A bow of beauty! Stunning work.
So many bows to build and so little time.
Knapper
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great bow and nice work....these type of bows are a lot of time and effort.....so you got my respect with this one.
Oh, and great suit and tie too!! >:D
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Hey LEGIONNAIRE,
I always like to see your bows! You put a lot into them and they are always so well done. Love the artistic flare you have that makes your bows unique. This one is not exception! NICE WORK! Some day I hope to make a bow this good. Just AWESOME!
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A great bow again Cesar!
I would like to shoot that beauty!
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You've made the Egyptians proud! Ya can't get her any better than that. Well done I say.
Bryan
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Very beautiful, now you just need the matching chariot!
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Beautiful craftsmanship! I would love to be able to craft such a beautiful and functional work of art! Well done! Well done indeed!
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very cool