Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bow of the Month Contest => Topic started by: criveraville on January 08, 2014, 04:09:59 pm
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Pearly O'l boy done did it with and outstanding bow that makes our jaws drop in amazment. I am certain she shoots as well or better than she looks.
Deflex static yew
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,43428.msg583382.html#msg583382
Here is what Pearly had to say: Just finished this one up.
1 3/16" wide by 62"
50# @ 27"
Naturally deflexed yew stave with steamed statics
Rat snake skins -(Thanks buddy)
Osage tip overlays (gotta take the good with the bad eh boys?.. )
Finished in one coat of shellac and 7 coats of Tung oil over that. Ill add 2-3 coats of paste wax later
I got this stave from my buddy Marty last summer and knew just what I wanted when I seen all the deflex in it, or so I thought. This bow was a typical R/D bow for about 4-5 shots, I didnt like it one bit and changed course mid flight. Not my first time doing that! However, Im very glad I did. It has a fairly high ring count, 40 rpi or so, and is PNW wood. The deflex wasnt exactly matched side to side, but I left it alone and tillered accordingly. The bow is a joy to shoot. Very, very smooth drawing, a dead silent shooter both in the hand and ear, and its deceivingly fast. I havent weighed the bow, but its light as a feather. Thanks for looking, and always any comments are welcomed.
Here are a few comment from forum member:
I'm so noob that I feel shy even at making compliments but i cant skip this beauty.
Really gorgeous bow man!!! Glis Glis
You might be new, but there's nothin wrong with eyesight. Chris is one of the topshelf self bow builders here. Stringman
I have yet to build anything of that caliber but I do aspire to that level. But like GlisGlis and Stringman said that's one beautifully built bow and ain't nothing wrong with my eyesight either!
paoliguy
Once again, you have made a beautiful piece of art. Excellent! DuBois
Been out of pocket for a bit. Glad I didn't miss this. Very nice Sir. Dressed too kill, and that full draw looks awesome. Slimbob
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congrats pearly
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Congrats. I love that bow. :)
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Congrats Pearly! That's a nice lookin piece a pine! >:D. Josh
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Absolutely a work of art.
Knapper
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Very nice, Pearlie and a well deserved win. 8)
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Congrats Bro! You got everything out of that stick... Brian
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Congrats Chris,beautiful bow. I have a piece of Yew,natural deflexed ,had it for several years and this one has inspired me to go to work on it,started yesterday. ;) :) Outstanding bow for sure,hope my turns close to as nice. :)
Pappy
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Thanks a lot guys! We all say we don't care if we win a BOM, but that ain't true! It feels rewarding.
Pappy I know yours will turn out just the same. You know your way around them hand tools. This was a nice build because I only steamed statics in, that's it. No cauls and no full bow heat ups. Easy!
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Congrats Pearlie. That is a great looking bow. I'll bet it shoots as good as it looks.
David
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Well done - really deserved ! Congrats Buddy !
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excellent job love those lines mean looking bow great job
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Congrats, Chris..
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Yes Sir!
She's a Beauty P.D.!
Congratulations!
:)
-gus