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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 22, 2019, 06:54:38 pm
I started tinkering in my shop again the last few weeks. Its been a long while. It felt good to get a dusk mask back on and crank up the tunes. The static is from osage billets with an ipe cap on the spliced section, brown deer leather grip and dyed with leather dye and alcohol, I wanted a camo look. It pulls 51-52#. The small bow is yew with purple heart tips. It pulls about 23-24#. It was nice to knock some cob webs off, and I had some help with that. Thanks for the visit guys  ;)

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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 22, 2019, 06:55:53 pm
Last few for now.     
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Post by: Russ on February 22, 2019, 07:06:48 pm
Those are amazing Pearl! Great Job!
Russ
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Post by: SLIMBOB on February 22, 2019, 07:10:08 pm
Sweet!!!
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Post by: upstatenybowyer on February 22, 2019, 07:12:55 pm
Yeah buddy!
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Post by: Badger on February 22, 2019, 07:33:51 pm
   Nice to see you back at it Pearl, good work as usual.
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Post by: bjrogg on February 22, 2019, 07:38:20 pm
Warms my heart Pearl. Glad to see you back in the bow shop.  :BB
Bjrogg
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Post by: PaSteve on February 22, 2019, 08:23:42 pm
Very nice Pearl. I really like that grip on the static. Beautiful bows.
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Post by: DC on February 22, 2019, 08:32:42 pm
Nice bows PD :D
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Post by: Pat B on February 22, 2019, 08:44:34 pm
Like riding a bicycle ain't it Pearlie. Looks like you haven't lost any talent since you were last in your shop.
Glad to see you back, my friend.  :OK
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Post by: Bob Barnes on February 22, 2019, 09:41:45 pm
both look great...the static looks wicked fast... :)   :OK
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Post by: bradsmith2010 on February 22, 2019, 09:57:07 pm
Functional works of art  :OK
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Post by: chamookman on February 23, 2019, 12:45:40 am
Welcome back Brother ! Bob
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Post by: Dances with squirrels on February 23, 2019, 01:17:09 am
Good for you bud. They look great.
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Post by: Stick Bender on February 23, 2019, 03:16:10 am
Very nice I like your arrow rest & Purple Heart tips !
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Post by: neuse on February 23, 2019, 05:09:26 am
Really nice bows, great to look at.
I hope to learn some of what you know.
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Post by: Aaron H on February 23, 2019, 05:44:47 am
Good to see you back at it pearl.  Fine looking bows
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Post by: okie64 on February 23, 2019, 06:07:21 am
Great looking bows PD! I just recently got back in the shop myself after about a 2 year hiatus. It does feel good to get some orange dust flying.
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Post by: bentstick54 on February 23, 2019, 06:35:27 am
Nice looking bows. Welcome back to your shop
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Post by: Eric Krewson on February 23, 2019, 07:00:59 am
I had hernia surgery and have ripped my mesh loose twice doing stupid things. I haven't been able to pull a bow on a tillering tree since I had the surgery back in September, talk about withdrawal! I am finally getting better and think I can make some dust in a couple more months.
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Post by: Selfbowman on February 23, 2019, 08:20:04 am
They look great as always Pearl. Glad to see you back on the horse. Shaving horse that is. And yes you have not lost your touch! Arvin
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Post by: rps3 on February 23, 2019, 08:20:22 am
Good to see you back Chris. After getting hit on my motorcycle a few months ago I have just recently gotten back in the shop, and almost able to pull hunting weight. It does feel good! Looking forward to seeing some more of your bows.
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Post by: hoosierf on February 23, 2019, 09:22:32 am
Woot woot!
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Post by: Hawkdancer on February 23, 2019, 09:25:59 am
PD,  nice work!  Glad to hear you're back in the mode!

Eric, Rps, you guys follow doctors orders, and remember, p.t. doesn't mean physical therapy - it means pain and torture! >:D (lol). Been there, done that!
Hawkdancer
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Post by: bassman on February 23, 2019, 12:02:23 pm
Now you just have to knock the dust off of your drums, and set them up. Nice job on the bows. Keep at it friend.
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Post by: ohma2 on February 23, 2019, 02:53:31 pm
So glad to see you back pearl and do wear that mask so you dont end up with a plastic hose on your face like me.
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Post by: barebo on February 23, 2019, 03:07:18 pm
Classic Beauties - your bows are always executed to a "T". Thanks for the inspiration - I want to try a static and seeing this one stokes the fire!
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Post by: Adam on February 23, 2019, 05:27:26 pm
Nice work sir.  I always enjoy seeing your bows on here. They always look perfect.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 23, 2019, 05:30:28 pm
Thanks for the kind words fellas. I'll try to get some full draw pics in the next day or two.
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Post by: Mounter on February 23, 2019, 10:34:09 pm
Good stuff.
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Post by: simk on February 23, 2019, 11:36:51 pm
Not hard to see that you are an experienced bowyer with a an educated eye for the nice lines. Like these a lot! Cheers
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Post by: backtowood B2W on February 24, 2019, 01:46:14 am
can't see the splice, you covered this very nicely. But its not only the handle I like,
can't wait to see fd
b2w
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Post by: PNewton on February 24, 2019, 02:58:22 am
Nice looking bows.
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Post by: leonwood on February 24, 2019, 12:49:32 pm
Looking good, can’t wait to see the fd pics!
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Post by: Stixnstones on February 24, 2019, 03:42:02 pm
I can tell ya first hand, these bows are stunning in person.... that static is a true hotrod. They turn out great my friend. Wouldnt expect anything less from a talent such as you.
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Post by: Pappy on February 24, 2019, 04:29:54 pm
Very nice work, glad to see you back at it. :)
 Pappy
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Post by: Danzn Bar on February 24, 2019, 04:32:35 pm
Ata Boy...….
DBar
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Post by: wizardgoat on February 24, 2019, 09:21:42 pm
Stoked to see you back in the shop Pearly!  Is that some yew that came from my way?
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 24, 2019, 10:02:44 pm
Glad you are back, PD. Those bows are beautiful. Jawge
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Post by: ksnow on February 25, 2019, 07:11:55 am
Very nice work. Beautiful as always. Great to see you making dust again.

Kyle
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Post by: Parnell on February 25, 2019, 08:08:14 am
 :OK
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Post by: Dvshunter on February 25, 2019, 02:20:29 pm
Dont worry about those bows bud. It will come back to you with a little more practice. :BB
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Post by: osage outlaw on February 25, 2019, 03:16:15 pm
Beautiful bows Pearly!  Glad to see you making them again.
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Post by: paulsemp on February 25, 2019, 03:26:35 pm
Dont worry about those bows bud. It will come back to you with a little more practice. :BB

Still waiting on full draw pic.....
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Post by: Bayou Ben on February 26, 2019, 07:49:36 am
I love that static......I want to see it bend..... (-P
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 26, 2019, 08:16:42 am
Soon. Its been a bit hectic the last few nights. I promise full draw pics tomorrow evening after work. Just an FYI, the tiller is perfect on both  ;)
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Post by: ty_in_ND on February 26, 2019, 09:15:07 am
It's good to see you making bows again!  Two very nice pieces of work you posted.
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Post by: Marc St Louis on February 26, 2019, 01:01:49 pm
Well done Chris
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Post by: RyanR on February 26, 2019, 04:21:10 pm
You certainly haven't lost your touch.
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Post by: Sidewinder on February 26, 2019, 06:20:48 pm
Its almost like riding a bike. You haven't lost your touch but then again never thought you would. I like the stitching on the handle. I could use some pointers on that. Mine are a little more crude.  Danny
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Post by: Dvshunter on February 27, 2019, 02:19:20 pm
How does a man have time to make two bows,  post certain pictures,  and not have enough time for a full draw? I'll take your word on the perfect part but only because I have one of yours. These other poor folks need to know!
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Post by: Russ on February 27, 2019, 03:27:47 pm
How much would bows like that cost? they're sure pretty! Great job!
Russ
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Post by: paulsemp on February 27, 2019, 07:08:32 pm
I watched him build it and I shot it. Wasn't perfect when I left. It maybe now but a pic would be nice
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 28, 2019, 03:02:58 pm
You two girls happy now?

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Post by: paulsemp on February 28, 2019, 03:04:34 pm
 Yes
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Post by: TSA on February 28, 2019, 06:42:31 pm
beautiful, as expected :OK
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Post by: upstatenybowyer on February 28, 2019, 07:14:42 pm
The longer I do this, the better I understand what a good tiller looks like. You been at this a while haven't ya Pearlie?  8)
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Post by: bjrogg on February 28, 2019, 07:35:50 pm
Looking good Chris. Some day I'm gonna have one of my own.
Bjrogg
PS how'd you get that buck on the wall? Your dodge? ;)
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Post by: Parnell on March 01, 2019, 06:29:37 am
That makes me smile.  Really pretty bow.
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Post by: Russ on March 01, 2019, 06:39:42 am
Full draw is beautiful! :OK :OK
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Post by: Bayou Ben on March 01, 2019, 06:50:47 am
Very nice bend...worth the anticipation...
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Post by: Aaron H on March 01, 2019, 06:55:06 am
It's ok...
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 01, 2019, 07:35:34 am
That makes me smile.  Really pretty bow.

Same here, my friend. It felt great to get dusty and sweaty again.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 01, 2019, 07:36:57 am
It's ok...

I'm going to have my work cut out for me next time I run into you and the bearded wonder :)

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Post by: ksnow on March 01, 2019, 08:34:28 am
Seems like a rough crowd Pearlie. Oh well, can't please everyone...

Kyle

I want to draw that bow on my shop wall for reference as I tiller.
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Post by: Ancient Paths on March 01, 2019, 11:50:57 am
Inspiring work Sir. Beautiful!
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Post by: bjrogg on March 01, 2019, 12:06:48 pm
Seems like a rough crowd Pearlie. Oh well, can't please everyone...

Kyle

I want to draw that bow on my shop wall for reference as I tiller.

We all know your a big boy and can take it Drums. It is great to see you back.
Bjrogg
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 01, 2019, 12:20:11 pm
Its water off a ducks back, Beej. Ill just out shoot every stinkin' one of them in May, especially the artist formerly known as captain Redbeard.
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Post by: rps3 on March 01, 2019, 04:27:08 pm
Very nice.
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Post by: Loganic on March 01, 2019, 06:06:05 pm
How long are the bows?
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 01, 2019, 06:09:57 pm
How long are the bows?

I didn't measure them, but Im thinking the yew bow is 53-54" and drawn 23-24" and the osage is 65-66" ntn drawn 28+.
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Post by: Stixnstones on March 02, 2019, 07:52:50 am
Perfect!
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Post by: goomba on March 02, 2019, 03:33:32 pm
They look great!
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Post by: Bryce on March 03, 2019, 01:45:06 am
Ooooooooooh yeah some smooth babies there