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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: k-hat on January 24, 2014, 10:27:03 pm

Title: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: k-hat on January 24, 2014, 10:27:03 pm: Been out for a while due to my crazy life and some "domestic" issues. Shor have missed it. I ain't even done any REAL bow work in months :-[

Anyhow, this one is a rework. She started out as a 66"ish 37#@29" when i first made her in 2012. I handed her over to her owner whilst i workd on a heavier bow to replace her. I did that and got'r back and she's been sitting around waiting on me to get to her. Finally sawed off both ends and redid the nocks with osage and cow horn. I left the original finish intact on the rest of the bow (poly and all) and just worked the tips. Feather sanded the old finish to bare wood transition, re-stained the wood near the tips, and applied poly over the whole bow so i wouldn't have any lines. Worked like a charm. Before the finish work i stuck her on the tree and tiller was still just fine and dandy 8).

She has some character... a pretty good knot in the lower limb, natural deflex from the grip in upper and lower limbs (more on the lower, not from tiller). She also had a bit of twist and bent to the left quite a bit. I straightened her much as i dared but she still ended up with the string tracking right through the arrow rest, so she's kinda center shot ;). She shoots like a dream, and is REAL fast (i know, typical "yeah right", but really...she is ;)). I credit the narrow limbs (just under 1.5 inches) and heat-tempered belly for her speed. Even though she's only 42#, I'd have no problem taking her deer hunting! I didn't get pics of her from her first run, so this is her debut. Nuff jabber, take a looksee! Hope you like!

Specs:
Cedar Elm 63-3/4" ntn
1-3/8" wide parallel limbs
42#@28"

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/IMG_20140124_173625_771-1.jpg)

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/IMG_20140124_174042_172-1.jpg)

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/IMG_20140124_181223.jpg)

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/IMG_20140124_173828_225-1.jpg)

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/IMG_20140124_173802_876-1.jpg)

She has BEAUTIFUL GRAIN patterns on the belly:
(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/IMG_20140124_200115_197.jpg)

She was too thin at the handle. I found a cut off from when i was reducing the limb sections and glued it on, blended very nicely!!!!
(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/IMG_20140124_200015_529.jpg)

AND the FD!
(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/100_1995b.jpg)
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: burchett.donald on January 24, 2014, 10:33:07 pm: Beautiful! and wicked grain on that one...Really nice bend to 8)
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 24, 2014, 10:33:50 pm: I would rather shoot an efficient 42# bow than a 55# slug!

You weren't kidding about the grain on that belly! It's gorgeous. Nice reworking of the tips, too
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: Mike Joe on January 24, 2014, 10:39:08 pm: That is a VERY nice looking bow. ;)
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: k-hat on January 24, 2014, 10:59:10 pm: Thanks Don, glad you like her!

I hear ya JW, and thank ya ;D

Appreciate your appreciation Mike ;)
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: Zion on January 24, 2014, 11:05:02 pm: That is one sweet lookin bow! Looks like a good shooter.
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: RyanR on January 24, 2014, 11:13:46 pm: Nice bow. It has nice character. What did you stain it with?
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: lostarrow on January 24, 2014, 11:26:10 pm: Very nice! love the grain on elm. Great job all around. hard to even tell the handle was built up. 8)
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: Joec123able on January 24, 2014, 11:31:22 pm: Wow thats some nice looking growth rings on that belly and overall beautiful
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: k-hat on January 24, 2014, 11:35:54 pm: Thanks Zion!

Yup Ryan, just enough to keep her interesting ;), and thanks! It's minwax special dark walnut.

Thank ya lostarrow, I'll admit i didn't think the grip would work out as it did, got lucky methinks ;D

Thanks Joe!
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: IdahoMatt on January 24, 2014, 11:54:40 pm: I really like the look of that one. Simple and understated. Very elangant. :). Great job.
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: mwosborn on January 25, 2014, 12:13:34 am: I like it! Beautiful bow and nice craftsmanship.
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: Badger on January 25, 2014, 12:14:26 am: Really nice bow, pure primitive!
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: Badly Bent on January 25, 2014, 12:25:16 am: Very sharp looking bow and the full draw bend is a thing of beauty as well, nice!
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: soy on January 25, 2014, 02:43:33 am: NICE! the grain looks sweet 8)
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: simson on January 25, 2014, 03:10:31 am: Nice bow! Finish is beautiful!
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: mikekeswick on January 25, 2014, 03:55:45 am: Yep that's a beauty! :)
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: JonW on January 25, 2014, 04:11:24 am: That's a dang fine bow. I love a piece of elm with stain on it. I need to cut me some more this spring. I have made some nice re-curves from Elm. Real good bow wood.
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: SLIMBOB on January 25, 2014, 08:58:32 am: I remember you talking about making one from Cedar Elm. Sweet looking bow. Glad to see ya back at it.
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: H Rhodes on January 25, 2014, 09:01:40 am: Man, that it is a fine piece of elm. I love the way that grain looks on the belly. Nice rework.
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: rps3 on January 25, 2014, 09:20:46 am: I am liking the grain on it too.
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: k-hat on January 25, 2014, 09:28:34 am: thank ya Matt, mw.

Thanks Steve, means a lot! I haven't weighed her and probably won't but I'm sure she's on the low end for mass.

Thanks a lot Bent, Soy :)

Thank you simson and Mike, it's going to be tough to let'r go.

Thanks JonW. Yeah me too. I've also got some logs i need to quarter up so they'll dry faster. Hate to say it in front of all these osage lovers, but I think elm is my favorite bow wood ::) 8) ;D

Thank you Bob, good to be back at it at least in some degree!

Appreciate it hrhodes, rps3 :)
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: Gsulfridge on January 25, 2014, 10:01:00 am: Purdy!! That belly grain is stunning.
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: Swampman on January 25, 2014, 10:14:46 am: That is a great looking bow. Love the grain.
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: adb on January 25, 2014, 10:44:36 am: Yes, sir... nice bow. But, if it was mine, I'd take a few scrapes outta the bottom limb, right where the dark brick is in the back ground. Top limb looks sweet.
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: Josh B on January 25, 2014, 10:55:46 am: Quote from: adb on January 25, 2014, 10:44:36 am
Yes, sir... nice bow. But, if it was mine, I'd take a few scrapes outta the bottom limb, right where the dark brick is in the back ground. Top limb looks sweet.

You might want to check the unbraced pic again Adb. It has reflexed bit there. I do believe he nailed it. Nice job Sir! I do love the grain on elm! Josh
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: burn em up chuck on January 25, 2014, 11:01:18 am: very very nice, all around pretty

chuck
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: Renacs on January 25, 2014, 11:48:05 am: That is a beautiful bow, if my workshop wasnt frozen I'd get started on one
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: DuBois on January 25, 2014, 12:13:48 pm: WOW man! That's sweet. Pretty wood!
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: Arrowind on January 25, 2014, 03:16:53 pm: Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: Bryce on January 25, 2014, 03:18:17 pm: nailed it
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: adb on January 25, 2014, 03:36:08 pm: Quote from: Gun Doc on January 25, 2014, 10:55:46 am
Quote from: adb on January 25, 2014, 10:44:36 am
Yes, sir... nice bow. But, if it was mine, I'd take a few scrapes outta the bottom limb, right where the dark brick is in the back ground. Top limb looks sweet.

You might want to check the unbraced pic again Adb. It has reflexed bit there. I do believe he nailed it. Nice job Sir! I do love the grain on elm! Josh

Yes, I noticed that. There's also a big knot just above there also. That being said, I'd still try getting that spot to bend just a wee bit more... but that's serious nit picking! Nice bow!
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: ohma2 on January 25, 2014, 04:15:58 pm: nice job and that belly is gorgeous.
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: toomanyknots on January 25, 2014, 06:14:56 pm: Woah, the belly is awesome!
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: Mohawk13 on January 25, 2014, 06:16:32 pm: Nice looking Bow. That Elm has some real character to it..
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: k-hat on January 25, 2014, 08:58:42 pm: Thanks for your comments Gsulfridge and swampman.

Thanks adb, but i believe she's just right ;)

Really appreciate it Doc, and thanks for having my back ;D

Chuck, Renacs, DuBois.. thanks so much for your kind comments.

Thank ya Arrowind and Pinecone!

Thanks ohma2, TMK, and Mohawk :)

Y'alls appreciation sure means a lot!
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 26, 2014, 08:40:28 am: Cool bow Kevin. Glad to see you poking around again man. Yes, I wondered what was up!
Title: Re: 64" Elm Rocket, my fave so far
Post by: k-hat on January 26, 2014, 09:31:36 am: Thanks Chris, it's good to be back, at least to some extent!