Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bjrogg on February 05, 2017, 10:31:00 pm
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I made this HHB bow for my buddy. He wanted to to finish it himself. He airbrushed stain on belly and camouflage on back. He's not done with back but wanted me to put tru oil on it. He had a tri lam years ago and is thrilled to have this selfbow. I makes me feel good to watch him shoot this bow.
Bow is 65" n-n 61 lbs. @ 27"
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Wicked nice bow BJrogg!!! Your friend has got a nice bow thanks to you!
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Thanks MulchMaker, I think the bend looks good on him. Sure puts a smile on his face.
Bjrogg
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Very nice. I like the prints on the bow.
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Thanks Joe, I really like that he personalized it and really like how it turned out.
I forgot to mention, I had to glue a handle on this one because it tore a chunk out by knot in handle when I split the stave. Glued a slice of Mulberry between two black walnuts with a cedar on top. He shoots right and left handed off the knuckles. String comes perfect through center of handle and shoot same spine arrows either hand.
Bjrogg
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Very nice bow, love the art work. :)
Pappy
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Very very nice. Lots of work to put together a set like that. Looks great.
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very nice bow
I particularly like that two tones triangles on the belly. Will copy them on my next bow >:D
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I love the idea of two friends making a bow together. You can tell from the pics that he's more than pleased. :)
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Thanks All, I'm really happy with how this one is turning out and the artwork is all my buddies. I think he would have fell in love with this bow if I had finished it, but I'm so glad he did and made it truly his own.
Bjrogg
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Great looking bow and story that'll last him a lifetime and you 2 as friends for a lifetime too.
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Thanks Ed. I didn't lose a bow on this one I gained a good hunting partner.
Bjrogg
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Cool looking bow BJ. I like how you did the handle.
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That turned out nice bjrogg! I remember reading about the handle on this one. It came out nice as well! Cheers- Brendan
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Thanks Paul Thanks Penderbender. This one had a quite a few firsts for me. First time steaming in recurves. First time glueing up a handle. And first real truly ambidextrous handle. Also first time I let someone else put their own finishing touches on. I'm very happy with how everything went.
Bjrogg
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Way to pass it on, BJ!
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Thanks Pearl, I have had some really nice reactions from people I made bows for but this one really does feel good. I can see a lot of my same excitement in his eyes and I really think he is going to enjoy hunting with this one. I think he's way closer to ready than I was a year ago.
Bjrogg
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very nice bow
Hans
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Cool bow.
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Nice bow BJ.
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Thanks Hans, Thanks rps3, Thanks trapper rob thank you for the kind words and looking
Bjrogg
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Nice bow! Great work!
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The bow looks great, the artwork looks great, but together they make it special.
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Thanks Redhand, Thanks Bob, I really appreciate everyone's comments. I think all of these bows are special. It's always great to see another bow come to life.
Bjrogg
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Beautiful story of bows, art, friendship, and bows......what else do you want out of life?
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You can see he loves it by the Cheeezin grin!
Good buddy you are.
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Hey BJ....just saw this one, really a sweet looking bow. how did the steaming go?
DBar
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Thanks Springbuck, Thanks DuBois, yup he pretty much has a permanent grin whenever he picks up his bow. You should see the smile on his face when he's shooting it.lol
Thanks Dbar, I figured out the steaming pretty good now. I cut a couple slits in my lid so I can keep it right closed with bow stick out slot. Then I cover with aluminum foil to. Here's a picture of lid
Bjrogg
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Good job all the way around
glad to see ya enjoying all that our great addiction has for you, and yes new friends are a big part of it
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Thanks Guy, I'm really working on him to go to Marshall this year. I think he might.
Bjrogg