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Title: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow. ( Autographed )
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 01:39:59 am

I made my nock to skinny so decided side lams would do the trick. Picked a fancy wood for the job so it would stand out. Shoulda gone with osage.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: loon on August 20, 2016, 01:41:12 am

pictures please
As long as it has no handshock, it's good :D

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 01:42:33 am

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20160820_004145_zpsoq7dprmb.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20160820_004145_zpsoq7dprmb.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 01:43:36 am

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20160820_004135_zpsqckwidg1.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20160820_004135_zpsqckwidg1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 01:44:06 am

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20160820_004132_zpsf99vmxtu.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20160820_004132_zpsf99vmxtu.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 01:46:10 am

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20160820_004138_zpsytyof3wd.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20160820_004138_zpsytyof3wd.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 01:46:54 am

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20160819_164857_zpshivqg33i.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20160819_164857_zpshivqg33i.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 01:47:50 am

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20160819_164906_zpsrhqmiivi.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20160819_164906_zpsrhqmiivi.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 01:48:29 am

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20160819_164921_zpsaqfkffey.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20160819_164921_zpsaqfkffey.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 01:48:58 am

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20160819_164924_zpslkmsc5er.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20160819_164924_zpslkmsc5er.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 01:50:02 am

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20160819_164932_zpsp9babsc7.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20160819_164932_zpsp9babsc7.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 01:50:38 am

The handle, I am proud of, the tips, ugh.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: loon on August 20, 2016, 01:56:01 am

The first picture seemed good. The rest, not so much?   :-X

You could.. paint it?.. it's only aesthetic after all..

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 01:58:36 am

Thanks for being honest.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: Justin.schmidt23 on August 20, 2016, 02:14:48 am

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That handle is SWEET. Too bad you couldn't stain the tip of the osage like a mohagony and have it fade out.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 02:27:01 am

Quote from: Justin.schmidt23 on August 20, 2016, 02:14:48 am

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That handle is SWEET. Too bad you couldn't stain the tip of the osage like a mohagony and have it fade out.

Not a terrible idea...

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 03:02:25 am

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20160820_020857_zpskuxm6tp8.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20160820_020857_zpskuxm6tp8.jpg.html)

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20160820_020850_zpsvdxikvc8.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20160820_020850_zpsvdxikvc8.jpg.html)

Actually, I take it all back. After a bit more shaping and cutting in the grooves, I like em.  What say yall?

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: chamookman on August 20, 2016, 03:28:08 am

Great save I really like 'Em ! Bob

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: Aaron H on August 20, 2016, 06:00:59 am

I don't see ugly

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: Redhand on August 20, 2016, 08:02:26 am

Looks good. You have given that bow some character.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: George Tsoukalas on August 20, 2016, 09:18:00 am

I like it and it works! Nice save. Jawge

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: BowEd on August 20, 2016, 09:32:32 am

Nothing wrong with that at all.I like it.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: bradsmith2010 on August 20, 2016, 01:25:37 pm

I think its a nice save too,,nice detail work

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: Trapper Rob on August 20, 2016, 03:04:44 pm

I think it looks good sleek.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: loon on August 20, 2016, 03:23:00 pm

Yeah it looks nice

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: Buckeye Guy on August 20, 2016, 05:50:52 pm

I think it will be great in 10 yrs or so when the Osage color catches up !

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: hunterbob on August 20, 2016, 05:52:39 pm

I kinda like the tips Kevin. Something out of the ordinary.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: Newindian on August 20, 2016, 07:24:17 pm

Too thin? Sound like Malarkey to me :laugh:. If you'd made overlay straight at the base it may of looked better. It would of been cool (but defeat the purpose) if you cut a v out of the bottom of the overlay.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: bowmo on August 20, 2016, 08:19:13 pm

I like those tips  ::)

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 08:56:59 pm

Gee thanks everyone. I was certain I had ruined the bow, but now, im really liking it. It took some shaping and came out alright. Tomorrow, the bkw is going to the gunshow to see if I can get some grocery money.

Newindian, I like that V idea. May try that.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: LittleBen on August 20, 2016, 10:44:02 pm

Bazinga

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 20, 2016, 11:31:35 pm

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/Screenshot_20160820-223506_zpskklleakd.png) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/Screenshot_20160820-223506_zpskklleakd.png.html)

Ok, here is the full draw with its tips.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: Joec123able on August 20, 2016, 11:57:22 pm

That bow is awesome i love the handle, its great. The tips I really do like too they look beautiful. Very nice full draw as well!

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: Scottski on August 21, 2016, 01:52:21 am

Ok I looked twice and didn't see no ugly on that bow. Am I looking at the wrong post?  I like it nice bow right down to the tips.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: Josh B on August 21, 2016, 10:48:37 am

Whatchu talkin' bout?   Ain't no ugly on that stick!  Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.  In my experience, no matter what your lookin' at, if it's ugly...grab another beer and it'll start looking better!  >:D.  Seriously though, the only thing on that bow that gives me pause is the crack that runs through the handle up through the fade.  I've had em split right there if I didn't leave enough meat for the cutout shelf.  But...if you doped it good with superglue and made the fade nice and long it should be fine.  Nice job!  Josh

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: BowEd on August 21, 2016, 10:56:46 am

Sweet bend on her there.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: Pat B on August 21, 2016, 12:01:21 pm

Since you ruined it just send it to me and I'll dispose of it for you.  ;D That's a classic full draw you have there. Beautiful!   8)
 I don't think the tips were too narrow to begin with. If you leave the tips 1/2" thick you can narrow them to 1/4" or maybe less.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 21, 2016, 07:23:09 pm

Well I appreciate the compliments. What I had made too thin was the nock. It was a pin knot and too small so I did these tips to beef it up.

So, today at the gunshow I met football hall of fame running back Joe Washington. Got to pose with him for a pic and he autographed both of my bows I had with me.  I dont know if that does anythimg to help or hurt them. Depends on if you are a Redskins fan or no.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 21, 2016, 07:27:22 pm

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20160821_153638_zpsgtyta5tt.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20160821_153638_zpsgtyta5tt.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow. ( Autographed )
Post by: sleek on August 21, 2016, 07:30:35 pm

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20160821_180549_zpsrnoo5bs7.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20160821_180549_zpsrnoo5bs7.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow. ( Autographed )
Post by: hunterbob on August 21, 2016, 08:57:18 pm

Hall of fame. Can't hurt them at all sleek. That is pretty cool. So what did he think of a selfbow?

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow. ( Autographed )
Post by: sleek on August 21, 2016, 09:05:21 pm

He thought it was neat, asked If I shot them, made a joke about holding them backwards, I made a hillary clinton joke, he autographed, we talked a few seconds about them, and went to the next person in the crowd.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow. ( Autographed )
Post by: Badly Bent on August 21, 2016, 09:43:37 pm

That bow turned out very nice Sleek, fine finish work and full draw seems dead on. I think you did more than good on fixing your issues with it.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow.
Post by: sleek on August 21, 2016, 10:58:20 pm

Quote from: Gun Doc on August 21, 2016, 10:48:37 am

Whatchu talkin' bout?   Ain't no ugly on that stick!  Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.  In my experience, no matter what your lookin' at, if it's ugly...grab another beer and it'll start looking better!  >:D.  Seriously though, the only thing on that bow that gives me pause is the crack that runs through the handle up through the fade.  I've had em split right there if I didn't leave enough meat for the cutout shelf.  But...if you doped it good with superglue and made the fade nice and long it should be fine.  Nice job!  Josh

Those cracks are almost non existent. Just enough of them left to show color from oxygen exposure.

Title: Re: Ive done a good job making an ugly bow. ( Autographed )
Post by: Dakota Kid on August 21, 2016, 11:56:25 pm

A nice hand painted full color Redskins logo might be appropriate at this point, or maybe just a two tone stencil version in that mahogany stain. Full color might be too gaudy.