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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Scottski on September 04, 2013, 03:01:37 pm

Title: Bow for my brother.
Post by: Scottski on September 04, 2013, 03:01:37 pm

I made my brother my first bow. Also made him arrows and a quiver to go with it. Oh bow stringer too. Done my first scrimshaw on a bone strike plate. Deer antler tips snake skins from snakes he killed in his duck pond. Beaver string silencers. 50 lbs at about 26in 72 in long red oak.

Title: Re: Bow for my brother.
Post by: Jodocus on September 04, 2013, 03:18:10 pm

Cool scrimshaw job on the strikeplate, looks great.

Title: Re: Bow for my brother.
Post by: bow101 on September 04, 2013, 05:39:49 pm

Looks great and fantastic tiller,  that is one loonnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggg bow.... :o 72"

Title: Re: Bow for my brother.
Post by: half eye on September 04, 2013, 06:16:38 pm

Nice bend on that bow....great job all around......and holy crap a bow posted on the bow section will wonders never cease?????

Very nicely done sir.
rich

Title: Re: Bow for my brother.
Post by: Scottski on September 04, 2013, 07:11:28 pm

I'm keeping them long for now cause I keep breaking the shorter ones. Practice on these for a Lil while then start maken shorter bows I hope. Lol. Made me one that long too have to put some finishing touches on it then some pics. I hope!

Title: Re: Bow for my brother.
Post by: JW_Halverson on September 04, 2013, 10:57:38 pm

Sneak up on those shorter bows if that's what works for you.  But don't let 'em scare you off. 

Nice looking work, buddy.  Love the scrim.

Title: Re: Bow for my brother.
Post by: Cameroo on September 05, 2013, 01:15:37 am

Looks really nice for a first.  I'm not sure if you are looking for constructive criticism, but on future bows you may want to leave a bit more "meat" in the fade area.  Judging by the 3rd picture, it looks like a bit of a hinge coming right off the handle. I've done it too :)

Title: Re: Bow for my brother.
Post by: Josh B on September 05, 2013, 09:24:04 am

Nice set up!  He should appreciate that.  I too, like the scrimshaw work!  Josh

Title: Re: Bow for my brother.
Post by: George Tsoukalas on September 05, 2013, 09:45:49 am

That is just beautiful! I love the bow.
May you both enjoy archery in good health Lord willing.
Jawge