Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: JW_Halverson on August 14, 2013, 11:44:41 pm
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J.J. Cale died a day or so before my trade bow also died. He wrote a lot of great songs, particularly those made famous by Eric Clapton.
So there I was in bed, unable to sleep, sure as all get-out I would miss the deadline. I know how slow I am making bows these days and how busy the following 10 days would be. I could not sleep, so I got up and wandered into the garage. I turned on the oldies station and found a scrap of osage. I heard Eric Clapton doing "After Midnight" almost right away and I let'er all hang out.
Around 10:00 the next morning I had her tillered almost to full draw. Over the next few days I got horn nocks installed, finished tiller, laid up finish and put her to rest while I made a 4 day road trip to North Dakota for a couple of programs for the Black HIlls Raptor Center along with a side trip to participate in the 60th anniversary party for my parents.
She's finished and in a piece of pvc pipe ready to ship.
(http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo100/JW_Halverson/Bows/After%20Midnite/Picture007_zpsd15b64ed.jpg) (http://s365.photobucket.com/user/JW_Halverson/media/Bows/After%20Midnite/Picture007_zpsd15b64ed.jpg.html)
(http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo100/JW_Halverson/Bows/After%20Midnite/Picture006_zpscf252e52.jpg) (http://s365.photobucket.com/user/JW_Halverson/media/Bows/After%20Midnite/Picture006_zpscf252e52.jpg.html)
Decided to do a handle wrap to match the black tips. And since last week was the Sturgis Motorhome Rally and Trailor Races, I decided to fancy up things on the grip with some black leather fringe.
(http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo100/JW_Halverson/Bows/After%20Midnite/Picture005_zpsbdcbb433.jpg) (http://s365.photobucket.com/user/JW_Halverson/media/Bows/After%20Midnite/Picture005_zpsbdcbb433.jpg.html)
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Cool bow and story, John. JJ Cale has been one of my favorites for 40 years.
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I will let ________ post the pics of full draw and such.
Thanks Soy, Gun Doc, and Iowabow for the supportive phone calls. Thanks Blackhawk for taking the pressure off. Thank you J.J. Cale for a body of work that is unrivaled.
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those tips look awesome to...just like your last ones you posted :) :) Hammertime
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Not really Hammy. No fiberglass reinforced plastic on these. I learned my lessons. I have been humbled and the Bow Gods have smiled on me.
In fact, they blessed me because the last bow was very underweight. This one came in at 50# at 26". I got enough limb length so that someone could comfortably pull a little extra just in case.
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I'm glad I didn't show up at your house if you're letting it all hang out when you're making That bow >:D :-[
I'm also happy to hear that you got all packaged up and ready to go atta boy ;)
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From what I can see its going to be a sweet bow , some times everything just falls in place and great things come from it , can't wait to see the whole bow.
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That is a special bow. Some major mojo in that piece of wood.
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The part you showed looks good. ;) :) Can't wait to see the rest. :)
Pappy
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So far so good .. ;)
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That's a beauty JW.....look forward to seeing the rest of it.
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looks awesome. Like the sturgis inspired grip.
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Congrats, JW. I know that is a big weight off your mind. Looks like you work well under pressure!!
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I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of it! So far, its looking pretty good! Josh
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I cannot tell you the sheer mental relief it is to be able to say this:
SHIPPED!
I can no longer do anything to mess this bow up.
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Trains don't run forever
fire goes out some time
He's come to the end of the line. Great musician and songwriter, there was none alike.
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great story. Funny how it works like that sometimes, you can spend ages on something and it just don't click. Another time when the mood is right it just flows.
Del
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Looks good and great way to finish her off.
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can't wait to see the rest.except you all hanging out.
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Great story and nice looking bow JW
DBar
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damn jw you had me goin there for a minute.thought you were gonna say cocaine.especially after you said you couldnt sleep.just kidding.wife and i are devestated about jj,but thats a pretty sweet bow in his honor.
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damn jw you had me goin there for a minute.thought you were gonna say cocaine.especially after you said you couldnt sleep.just kidding.wife and i are devestated about jj,but thats a pretty sweet bow in his honor.
My doctor advised me he will no longer provide care for me after the last surgery on my nose due to coke abuse. I fooled him, I switched from cans to bottles so that the pull tabs can't hurt me!!!
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JW,
The bow looks great and the tiller is spot on, your second guessing. reminded me of Mickey Lotz commenting on a discussion of well know bowyers about a bow's tiller it went something along the lines of " Those fellas could find a flat spot on a hulahoop".
Well done!
Sean