Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: half eye on February 02, 2015, 07:24:45 pm
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Hey fellas, did a trade with ole B2 and just received his bow......damned, son. Not saying it's good or nothin but it was 6 below and it had to whistle a few, couldn't contain my bad self. (Ever see a "wet-hen" thats the look I got when the Misses took one picture and I mean one only).
Around 54" black locust, at least 1" of reflex, drop dead gorgeous, I did not weigh it but it is way over 60# at 24 inches. I cant tell you how nice this bow is.....it's just perfect Greg so many thanks to you for the the top shelf workmanship, sir!!!! I bow to your abilities sir. Enjoy the pics fellas.
rich
PS: I'm thinking of calling her 2-Grunts because I grunt once to brace, and again to shoot :o ::) >:D
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rest of pics
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That is a beauty! Great tiller! Jawge
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That's a dandy bow indeed. Yeah, I bet you are happy with that one.
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Very nice like the art work and never seen anything like those tips but I sure do like EM
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Very nice indeed! Greg is an amazing bowyer like yourself! Good trade!!
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Yep no doubt about it....that's a Badly Bent Bow...... :)
Good job Greg,
Looks good in your hands Rich! "2 Grunts" Ha I like it.
DBar
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Nice looking bow. Interesting tips, I like them. Great artwork. Nice.
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Sweet....Greg's bows look even better in person ;) he does fine work
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Another fine bow from Greg. That's some of the best locust Ive seen.
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Beauty of a bow and a great bend, greg builds a great bow
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That is a stout little stick! Really cool transition to handle. Makes me wants build a stout shorty.
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Sweet! You can tell Greg's bows from a mile off. I wish my artwork turned out like that.
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Really nice! I have said before that his bows are recognizable. Lucky guy Half Eye.
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Very nice - really like the design & art work.
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That is pretty!
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That's a beautiful bow. Man oh man. Nice one Greg :)
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Really glad you like it Rich and thanks for the compliments from all you guys, much appreciated. I like the name 2 grunts Rich, it is a stout little stick ain't it. That sucker did not want to give up weight during tillering, best black locust I've had the pleasure to work. I never did take a full draw pic. of it so please thank your wife for me for getting that shot in spite of the cold temps. and thanks again to you for not just doing a trade with me but for also giving me 2 for 1. :)
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I like it. Great style
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That is a sweeeeet bow! I love the nocks, the art work and tiller is excellent! I can see why you like it Halfeye. Nice work Badly Bent!
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I like how that one turned out Greg. That piece of wood was amazing!
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You lucky dog you Rich! Greg's bows always have some serious cool factor! Josh
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Man that Bow is absolutely incredible- full of real primitive spirit! 😁
I cannot comprehend how guys craft such powerful and beautiful bows from such short peices of Wood! Very inspiring! :)
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Congrats to both of yall, both very nice pieces of work. :)
Pappy
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Two Grunt . . .I like that! I can never think of a good name like that. Mine end up being Dammit, or What the Heck, or well, you get the picture. Nice bow!
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You all are correct I consider myself very lucky indeed, but not just because of this very fine bow but all the bows I have traded for since joining PA. Some are plain some are absolutely beautifully decorated and some are 40# and some are 2-grunts, but they all share one thing in common, that being they are well made and a joy to shoot.
rich
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Now that is a beautiful piece of locust. Well done Badly Bent
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Daaaang Rich, that is nice bud...Greg done some nice work, the paint and the tips are off the chain!
Don
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Natural beauty right there. I like the name you chose for it, maybe a deer will walk by, give 2 grunts and get one arrow from it.
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Sweet bow and nice name
What colours have been used for the art work?
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Two Grunts is too cool. That carved out nock is a nice touch. All of Greg's bows are unique in his style, but this one really stands out. Nice trade fellas.
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Very nice bow, a lot of personality!
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Nice!!!
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Thanks again for the comments guys, I love making bows and its nice to get feedback from ya.
Glis- The brownish areas of the limbs are leather dye that I applied and after dry I rubbed some dry ground raw umber earth pigment into it to highlight some grain then lightly blended it with a rag dipped in alcohol. The area at the handle and towards the tips is the bare locust wood and the art designs are acrylic paint, umber with a small amount of black mixed with it. I enjoy the finishing part of bow making but often have
to stop myself before I go overboard with the paints and designs. ;D
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Congrats, Rich! Looks cold up there. Sweet bow, BB. Nice job.