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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bigwoods on March 04, 2016, 10:14:45 am

Title: First Selfbow Build
Post by: bigwoods on March 04, 2016, 10:14:45 am
I first want to thank a friend for the great instruction and mentoring along with the use of his tools, shop and suppiles. Thanks Pearl Drums!!! Hopefully we will get more chances to build a couple more.

Ok, now for the bow.....62" NTN Osage coming in at 50#@26". It has Rat Snake skins, sheep horn tip overlays and a rawhide grip. It will be on its maiden voyage tomorrow morning at the Michigan Bunny Stomp.

(http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu32/tnkmaniez/20160303_204210_zpsxgtxzjka.jpg) (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/tnkmaniez/media/20160303_204210_zpsxgtxzjka.jpg.html)

(http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu32/tnkmaniez/20160303_204309_zpsfjhbzkya.jpg) (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/tnkmaniez/media/20160303_204309_zpsfjhbzkya.jpg.html)

(http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu32/tnkmaniez/20160303_204256_zps1oorecsl.jpg) (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/tnkmaniez/media/20160303_204256_zps1oorecsl.jpg.html)

(http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu32/tnkmaniez/20160303_204348_zpsl8npwilt.jpg) (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/tnkmaniez/media/20160303_204348_zpsl8npwilt.jpg.html)

(http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu32/tnkmaniez/20160303_204419_zpspcwzzszc.jpg) (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/tnkmaniez/media/20160303_204419_zpspcwzzszc.jpg.html)

(http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu32/tnkmaniez/20160303_202947_zpsoe4xkrfi.jpg) (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/tnkmaniez/media/20160303_202947_zpsoe4xkrfi.jpg.html)
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: Lobo1330 on March 04, 2016, 10:20:31 am
Very nice, can't wait to build from a stave
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: Sockrablur on March 04, 2016, 10:21:42 am
wow... nice job man!
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: Del the cat on March 04, 2016, 10:22:47 am
Excellent, great work, you are lucky to have Pearlie as a mentor :)
Del
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: Eric Krewson on March 04, 2016, 10:23:58 am
First bow? My 40th didn't look that good, great job!
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: paulsemp on March 04, 2016, 10:27:23 am
Heck ya Terry! Looks great and glad you joined in. Terry took greg, chris and me out chasing bunnies a month ago.  He has some awesome dogs and is one heck of a trainer also. Thanks again for taking us out!
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on March 04, 2016, 10:35:53 am
Nice bends. 
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: Will B on March 04, 2016, 11:01:40 am
Great looking bow.  Nice job!
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: bubby on March 04, 2016, 11:09:43 am
Outstanding!!!!!! I saw some pics last nite and was hoping you would post a full draw. Just a little advice, don't let Pearl draw your bow !!
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: bigwoods on March 04, 2016, 11:17:34 am
Thank you very much guys. The experience was awesome and will do it all again no doubt. PD is a great teacher a lot of fun to talk to. I did ask if he wanted to shoot it and he wouldnt. I dont think he ever drew it more than 13-14".  Paulie, next time you come back I will show you the art of cutting the bunny off. ; )
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: Knoll on March 04, 2016, 11:44:02 am
(http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu32/tnkmaniez/20160303_202947_zpsoe4xkrfi.jpg) (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/tnkmaniez/media/20160303_202947_zpsoe4xkrfi.jpg.html)

Bad news is that , from this angle, you could easily be mistaken for Paulie! At 1st glance wondered why ya had Paulie pulling that bow back for ya.

That's a fine fine looking bow. Bends seem to be 1st rate. Congrats, and hope to see many more!
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: Pat B on March 04, 2016, 11:56:48 am
Excellent bow but I would expect no less with Pearlie as a teacher. Well done!   8)
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: osage outlaw on March 04, 2016, 12:06:26 pm
Great looking bow!
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 04, 2016, 12:07:47 pm
Terry was a breeze to have around the shop for a few weeks. I did very little hands on work to this bow. He was quick to understand exactly what he was feeling for and looking for. I built my trade bow while he worked on his bow, that should tell you something about his intuition!

The bow holds a bunch of reflex, has a great un-braced shape and looks very healthy. Top limb is twisted, it appears as a flat spot.
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: paulsemp on March 04, 2016, 12:14:57 pm
(http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu32/tnkmaniez/20160303_202947_zpsoe4xkrfi.jpg) (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/tnkmaniez/media/20160303_202947_zpsoe4xkrfi.jpg.html)

Bad news is that , from this angle, you could easily be mistaken for Paulie! At 1st glance wondered why ya had Paulie pulling that bow back for ya.

Bad news for you mike I think you need a stronger prescription on them glasses. I have the B cups and belly going on, Terry's built like a brick s!%#house
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: ajooter on March 04, 2016, 12:17:28 pm
Very nice bow...like the tips and skins.
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on March 04, 2016, 12:19:39 pm
Bow looks great. Congrats
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: Stixnstones on March 04, 2016, 12:51:56 pm
Thats one sweet a&$ stik u got there. Good luk with the bunnies tomorrow, thats my b-day.
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: Redhand on March 04, 2016, 02:31:58 pm
Very nice bow. Congrats on a job well done.
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: Scottski on March 04, 2016, 02:58:10 pm
That is a very nice looking bow!
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: mwosborn on March 04, 2016, 06:04:03 pm
Very nice.
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: Steve Milbocker on March 04, 2016, 06:17:40 pm
Excellent! Great looking bow
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: BowEd on March 04, 2016, 06:40:13 pm
Great bow for a first one man....A successful guided build.Gotta like that.
Title: Re: First Selfbow Build
Post by: Badly Bent on March 04, 2016, 07:54:22 pm
Awesome Terry. I heard you had been over at your neighbor Chris' working a bow into shape, thats a dandy you made there too.
With that bow and those dogs I wouldn't be surprised if your having rabbit stew before the weekends over and maybe some self bow killed venison next fall as well.
That hunt you showed us with the beagles was sure a great experience for me, hope to catch up with you again in the future.
Greg