Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: wapiti1997 on August 07, 2015, 02:05:06 pm
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15 or so years ago I planted a couple pecan trees... Divorced, then remarried and last year my wife said "I need you to cut those trees so my flowers have sunshine on the porch"
I split one of them into 4 staves debarked and dried in the shop. I decided to make her a bow, since she once commented "when are you making me a bow? You make them for everyone else..." Well, hello "Sunshine"!
(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee423/joelacefield/0806151947a_zpsficfdoji.jpg) (http://s1227.photobucket.com/user/joelacefield/media/0806151947a_zpsficfdoji.jpg.html)
It twisted a bit as it dried, I tried heating it straight and did get a little back. I side tillered a little to make the limbs line up better for the draw.
It's backed with turkey feathers from the bird she killed this year. I sized the bow with Titebond III, had the feathers trimmed and ready to dip in a water glue solution then applied to the damp surface. I then simply polyurethaned 6-8 coats over top.. Looks good to me, we'll see if it holds up?
(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee423/joelacefield/0806151947_zpsv251l6yx.jpg) (http://s1227.photobucket.com/user/joelacefield/media/0806151947_zpsv251l6yx.jpg.html)
She had a leather purse that got stained, and was no longer of any value, so I hoarded it for future use! Made the handle wrap and shelf and strike plate covering of it..
Deer antler overlays .
(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee423/joelacefield/0806151948b_zpswsxrfaur.jpg) (http://s1227.photobucket.com/user/joelacefield/media/0806151948b_zpswsxrfaur.jpg.html)
It took about an inch and a half of set, and from the full draw pic looks like the outer limbs aren't bending, it doesn't look like that on the tillering tree, I think it's the angle and trying to get a self portrait with a cell phone... lol
(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee423/joelacefield/0806151950a_zpsv8zfrhwx.jpg) (http://s1227.photobucket.com/user/joelacefield/media/0806151950a_zpsv8zfrhwx.jpg.html)
It's 63.5" ntn, 37# at 27", and her birthday present... Since she got me a Stave Press for Father's Day... :D
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Beautifully! Great story too, I like how you used things that would make it sentimental to her as well. I wish my wife would show a bit more interest. I would love to make her something like that. I may have to steal your turkey feather idea! It looks great! Patrick
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Cool story, not many can claim they planted, harvested and built a bow from one tree.
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Joe,
I can tell lots of thought went into that bow.......great story....And you know I love the turkey feather backing.. :) ;)
DBar
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Great job on that one Joe!
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Excellent story and very nice bow. Jawge
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That will always be a special bow for your wife......nice job and thanks for sharing the story.
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Thanks guys! I try to make something special into every bow. The one's that aren't "inspired" in some way are standing in the corner half finished...
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Nice story and nice bow, I am sure she will love it. :)
Pappy