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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Badly Bent on February 14, 2016, 10:02:36 pm

Title: 3 finished bows
Post by: Badly Bent on February 14, 2016, 10:02:36 pm: Finished these three the past six weeks, two 56"ntn osage and one 58" hhb. I've been on a sort of deflex/reflex kick, these 3 are bendy handle designs. The osage with the red handle is 44# @ 24". osage with green is 50# @ 25" and the hhb is #47 @ 24".
Two of them aren't particularly fast but shoot smooth and accurately for me. The third one with the green tips and handle seems faster and hits the mark but I haven't shot this one beyond my 10 yard target in the shop yet so I need to test it outdoors. It was made for a friend and I want it to be a decent performer for him.
Dry rubbed powdered earth pigments used for the colors, rubbed into the wood and leather with a scrap piece of hide. Used a matte spray finish over the leather to the color from transferring to the hands. I used a little acrylic paint in the scallop notches and at the tips on the hhb bow. Still not real confident on tillering d/r profiles so any tillering critique is welcome.
Thanks for looking
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Post by: Badly Bent on February 14, 2016, 10:03:54 pm: and the full draw pics
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Post by: burchett.donald on February 14, 2016, 10:08:03 pm: Bunch of nice bends Greg 8) 8) 8) Im really liking the scalloped one, their all beautiful...
Don
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Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on February 14, 2016, 10:12:01 pm: 3 nice bows there good job. I like the green tips and the scallops. Pretty cool
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Post by: PlanB on February 14, 2016, 10:19:03 pm: I love the bows you turn out, and here's three of them all together.....
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Post by: Pat B on February 14, 2016, 10:25:45 pm: I love these simple bows. Well done! 8)
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Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on February 14, 2016, 10:28:30 pm: I like them all, but that scalloped bow is sweet!!!
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Post by: Badly Bent on February 14, 2016, 10:35:26 pm: Thanks guys, I'm trying to challenge myself lately and the bow making has been fun. Been cranking a few out and still so much to learn. Got some advice from a skilled member here on getting more bend into the handle area on my bendy handles and thats my focus now.
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Post by: HighEagle on February 14, 2016, 10:42:17 pm: Man super cool looking bows Greg Beautiful finish as usual. Look like fun shooters. Chuck
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Post by: Drewster on February 14, 2016, 10:46:34 pm: Those look terrific BB. The tiller looks superb. I'm going to have to try another bendy handle bow.
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Post by: osage outlaw on February 14, 2016, 10:59:54 pm: Those are some classic Badly Bent bows. You have a style all your own. They look great.
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Post by: bubby on February 14, 2016, 11:05:26 pm: Every time you post a bow or three, it just makes me want to see more of your work, bends look good to me greg😉
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Post by: mwosborn on February 14, 2016, 11:15:10 pm: Three very nice bows! The bends are beautiful.
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Post by: H Rhodes on February 15, 2016, 12:45:38 am: Awesome work Greg! Those look like some real sweet shooting bows.
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Post by: Del the cat on February 15, 2016, 02:26:15 am: V handsome bows
Del
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Post by: wizardgoat on February 15, 2016, 03:03:42 am: There's 3 Greg bows that's for sure. I love them all, especially that scalloped one. Nice work
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Post by: medicinewheel on February 15, 2016, 03:11:04 am: Quote from: burchett.donald on February 14, 2016, 10:08:03 pm
Bunch of nice bends Greg 8) 8) 8) Im really liking the scalloped one, their all beautiful...

Dito!
Always wonder how the scalloping influences the tiller? Would you do that AFTER tillering??
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Post by: riverrat on February 15, 2016, 05:07:05 am: VERY NICE BOWS. GREAT DESIGN.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 15, 2016, 06:12:42 am: Looking real good Greg!

I've seen that HHB in person. It is very clean and very sharp. Typical of Greg's work.
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Post by: Knoll on February 15, 2016, 06:29:18 am: 3 such beauties in just 6 weeks? I'd say you have the r/d idea down mighty well. Congrats!
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Post by: Steve Milbocker on February 15, 2016, 06:34:15 am: Very nice bows!
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Post by: bushboy on February 15, 2016, 06:53:28 am: Awesome x 3! 8)!
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Post by: rps3 on February 15, 2016, 06:58:29 am: Three great looking bows, and I like the scalloped bow best too.
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Post by: BowEd on February 15, 2016, 07:07:12 am: Man your a cranking and getting those bendy handle designs down pat I'd say.Beautiful bows and excellent finish work.Shows you really care a lot about them.
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Post by: Aaron H on February 15, 2016, 07:16:05 am: Beautiful work Greg, I like them all
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Post by: Pappy on February 15, 2016, 07:43:57 am: Nice bunch of bows, you are staying busy this winter. ;)
Pappy
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Post by: MWirwicki on February 15, 2016, 08:12:54 am: They look great to me! Your bows definitely have a style their own.
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Post by: PNewton on February 15, 2016, 08:28:28 am: Great looking bows Greg. Impressive work.
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Post by: Stixnstones on February 15, 2016, 09:02:26 am: R/D by BB x3 brilliant work from thee. Also wonderin about the scallops, during or after tillering?
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Post by: DuBois on February 15, 2016, 09:02:56 am: Wow man!! I love those bows and the detail work!
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Post by: sieddy on February 15, 2016, 09:05:10 am: Drool! :P
As always your bows are simply magnificent. Getting three in one post is a real treat! :D
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Post by: Springbuck on February 15, 2016, 10:00:43 am: Superb!

I have a mental block about making handles wider than they are thick. My bow hand just hates how it feels, but it sure looks like it would open up some possibilities to make interesting stuff.
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Post by: Danzn Bar on February 15, 2016, 10:31:43 am: Wow Greg you have out done yourself on those three....they are sweet.
DBar
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Post by: JonW on February 15, 2016, 12:57:44 pm: Nice! I see your adjustments are working out. Fantastic tiller bud.
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on February 15, 2016, 01:05:11 pm: Yeah, those bends look perfect to me. Beautiful bows. The style, the bends, and the finish work are all exceptional. Very cool.
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Post by: simson on February 15, 2016, 01:45:50 pm: Excellent BB bows, no need to sign your work. Your bows are a classy for its own.
Love all three, I see no way to crique the tiller - all is fine brother.
Also like your spare sophisticated finish work!
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Post by: Stick Bender on February 15, 2016, 02:54:56 pm: Beautiful bows really like the green tip one Great work !
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Post by: loon on February 15, 2016, 03:00:20 pm: They look awesome, great job
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Post by: richardzane on February 15, 2016, 03:04:54 pm: sure look extra beautiful when bent, excellent job!
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Post by: ajooter on February 15, 2016, 04:23:46 pm: They all are unique in their own way....I've got a couple bows I'm crafting right now that I'm hoping come out as good...similar designs. I may have to steal a couple of your touches...well done all around sir!
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Post by: clewis on February 15, 2016, 04:48:22 pm: Love the profile of these bows, did you loose much reflex in tips after tillering? I have some hhb and think I'll try that out. Great job.
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Post by: missilemaster on February 15, 2016, 05:01:01 pm: OK, now who was the guy who told me he needed to cut back on his bow building? ;) Not happening buddy. Great, classic looking Badly Bent bows right there!
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Post by: Badly Bent on February 15, 2016, 06:30:15 pm: Thanks for the feedback fellas, always nice when other bowyers are appreciative of ones work.

Medicinewheel & Stiksnstones - I cut in the scallops just after I have it bending some at floor tiller and then proceed to tiller from
there. Not sure if that is the best way but thats how I do it. The cabinet scraper will want to dig
ripples on the belly at the scallops so I switch back to a fine file and block sander often to keep
everything smooth.
Jon- I think I'm getting there. Focusing on the amount of bend in the handles sure made for smoother shooting at least on these three and the deflex handles make 'em draw like silk. I'm glad you brought that to my attention my friend. :)
Cody- You think I may have an obsession with bow making? ;D
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Post by: Badly Bent on February 15, 2016, 06:35:03 pm: clewis- I had a difficult time adding the reflex in the hhb bow, 3 sessions with heat and steam and it didn't hold much when done.
Also lost some tillering, the osage held much better.
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Post by: RyanR on February 15, 2016, 06:55:13 pm: Nice Greg, they all look good. Nice bends in all of them.
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Post by: mullet on February 15, 2016, 08:36:26 pm: You did good on those three, Greg. I have to stop and build bend in the handle bows for a while, after making the stiff handles. They are relaxing and fun.
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Post by: paulsemp on February 15, 2016, 10:37:32 pm: I dig them all. I need to take that scalloped out for a test ride
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Post by: Knoll on February 16, 2016, 12:03:16 am: Yeah, it would be a hoot to exercise the osage one that's not spoken for ... assuming that's still the case at end of April!
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Post by: lebhuntfish on February 16, 2016, 02:30:05 am: Those are just beautiful Greg! Your work inspires me! I'm working on a bendy handle recurve right now. I hope it turns out half as good as yours did.
Patrick
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Post by: chamookman on February 16, 2016, 04:26:40 am: Like already said, can see those are Your Bows at a glance Buddy ! Simply outstanding - Bob.
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Post by: Sasquatch on February 16, 2016, 09:09:46 am: Each one beautiful! That new handle wrapping is so Indian, where do you get your inspiration? Love the Scalloped bow! Great color on that one. :) thanks for taking the time to post.
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Post by: Josh B on February 16, 2016, 11:58:14 am: Wow! You've been busy! They're all beauties, but yeah...the hhb with the scallops...that one really lights my fire! Josh
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Post by: Part time Archer on February 17, 2016, 08:28:56 am: Great motivation and great job!