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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jeffp51 on June 13, 2016, 12:32:25 am

Title: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: jeffp51 on June 13, 2016, 12:32:25 am

This was my plan A for the 2016 trade. This osage selfbow is 64" knock-to-knock, and is just over 1.25"  for most of its length, and tapering to 7/16" at the knocks. It came in at nearly 50#  @29",  which was a little light for my trade victim,  but just about right for my brother, who is relatively new to archery and who has been hinting for a while that he would like one.  The stave came from the Christmas exchange and it is my first bow with a hole in it.  The finish is 7-8 coats of tung oil rubbed down with fine pumice powder.  I really like the satin finish that results.  It shoots super smooth and is light in the hand.
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y368/jeffp51/trade%20bows%202016/IMG_9969_zpszb6u9vk7.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/jeffp51/media/trade%20bows%202016/IMG_9969_zpszb6u9vk7.jpg.html)
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y368/jeffp51/trade%20bows%202016/IMG_9968_zpshvr79cns.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/jeffp51/media/trade%20bows%202016/IMG_9968_zpshvr79cns.jpg.html)

the tips are made of purpleheart and I chose a red-died leather to match.
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y368/jeffp51/trade%20bows%202016/IMG_9949_zpsu7xcqiqa.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/jeffp51/media/trade%20bows%202016/IMG_9949_zpsu7xcqiqa.jpg.html)
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y368/jeffp51/trade%20bows%202016/8b829280-9e74-46e0-b1be-2bf956f6da69_zpsppkeiot6.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/jeffp51/media/trade%20bows%202016/8b829280-9e74-46e0-b1be-2bf956f6da69_zpsppkeiot6.jpg.html)

Each bow seems to demand a certain shape to the fades.  I have always liked what Simon in Bavaria does with his, and this bow seemed to want that too.
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y368/jeffp51/trade%20bows%202016/IMG_9947_zps40a0gxgi.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/jeffp51/media/trade%20bows%202016/6290d807-e966-47ff-9d7b-71fd0cedb2b6_zpss6dzumht.jpg.html)

(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y368/jeffp51/trade%20bows%202016/IMG_9945_zpsjbqsjhth.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/jeffp51/media/trade%20bows%202016/IMG_9945_zpsjbqsjhth.jpg.html)

the stitching is artificial sinew
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y368/jeffp51/trade%20bows%202016/IMG_9938_zpsjltsvxyk.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/jeffp51/media/trade%20bows%202016/IMG_9938_zpsjltsvxyk.jpg.html)

unbraced from the side
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y368/jeffp51/trade%20bows%202016/6290d807-e966-47ff-9d7b-71fd0cedb2b6_zpss6dzumht.jpg)[/URL]
and the full back
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y368/jeffp51/trade%20bows%202016/IMG_9937_zpsvvpe2x3g.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/jeffp51/media/trade%20bows%202016/IMG_9937_zpsvvpe2x3g.jpg.html)

and braced--the top is on the left in this picture.  I put in a slight positive tiller so the bottom limb is just a little stiffer than the top:
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y368/jeffp51/trade%20bows%202016/3887ae05-4962-433d-9e88-b26fa50750bd_zpsmmqoh3qu.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/jeffp51/media/trade%20bows%202016/3887ae05-4962-433d-9e88-b26fa50750bd_zpsmmqoh3qu.jpg.html)

and finally the full draw pic.  I am learning to get my elbow down :D
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y368/jeffp51/trade%20bows%202016/d46cc537-1b5d-4c02-9d79-c1d390e7933f_zps7rwbe1po.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/jeffp51/media/trade%20bows%202016/d46cc537-1b5d-4c02-9d79-c1d390e7933f_zps7rwbe1po.jpg.html)

Thanks to my wife for the patient picture taking.
and Thanks for looking.  I would love any and all comments--constructive or otherwise.  I am still trying to get better.

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: Stick Bender on June 13, 2016, 03:38:03 am

Beautifull stick love the smooth fade transition & purple heart nice touch he will love it

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: mikekeswick on June 13, 2016, 04:09:47 am

That's a beauty! Nicely done :)
The only critism i'd make would be to keep your bow arm bent a little ;)

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: Pappy on June 13, 2016, 05:31:42 am

Very nice, beautiful bow, and by the way I keep my bow are straight also. ;) :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: Redhand on June 13, 2016, 07:13:58 am

Very nice!  Your making some mighty fine bows.

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: Aaron H on June 13, 2016, 08:51:14 am

Another great bow Jeff.

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: Knotty on June 13, 2016, 09:32:48 am

Those fade out's are beautiful!

I'll have to try that on my next bow.

Your Brother must be very happy with such a gift 😉

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on June 13, 2016, 03:28:58 pm

Great bow Jeff I'm sure your brother will love it.

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: Stixnstones on June 13, 2016, 03:52:10 pm

dang ol' dang Jeff, your rippin out some beautiful bows. great work sir.

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: Badly Bent on June 13, 2016, 10:10:49 pm

Very nice Osage bow Jeff. Anyone would be happy with that one but its especially nice as your brothers first primitive bow.

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: SLIMBOB on June 13, 2016, 11:06:48 pm

Nicely done Sir.

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: Lehtis on July 15, 2016, 01:11:26 am

Simple is beautiful. Would be even more w/o that unnecessary arrow self. Got my BoM vote anyway.

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 15, 2016, 06:05:03 am

Another fine bow, Jeff. Everything about it screams hunting bow.

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: leaf_h on July 15, 2016, 06:40:32 am

I love the tips that is so beautiful!

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: Will B on July 15, 2016, 07:20:39 am

Thats a great looking bow.  Your brother will have a lot of fun with it.

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: osage outlaw on July 15, 2016, 08:24:35 am

Very nice work!  He should love that new bow

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: Fred Arnold on July 15, 2016, 01:04:38 pm

Terrific work Jeff. I like that one as well as the yew you finished for the trade.

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: Hans H on July 15, 2016, 03:00:03 pm

that`s a nice bow, congrats.
Hans

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: mwosborn on July 15, 2016, 10:28:25 pm

Geez - how did I miss this in June?  Beautiful bow Jeff.  Bet your brother loved getting it!

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: jeffp51 on July 18, 2016, 12:29:05 am

Quote from: mwosborn on July 15, 2016, 10:28:25 pm

Geez - how did I miss this in June?  Beautiful bow Jeff.  Bet your brother loved getting it!

He is actually coming into town this week. If can finish his arrows in time, I will be able to give it to him this weekend.

Title: Re: A bow for my brother's birthday
Post by: simson on July 20, 2016, 01:05:32 pm

Very nice all around, I see some intersting details ...  8)