Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Pat B on January 24, 2009, 12:23:53 pm

Title: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Pat B on January 24, 2009, 12:23:53 pm
This is a bow I built for my friend Bob McMinn. Anyone that has been to my camp-o-rama knows Bob.
  The bow is osage, 62"t/t, 53#@26" and a sweet shooter. She has a bit of character and after unbracing she holds a flat profile(about 1" of backset when relaxed).
  This is one of 3 osage bows I've been working on lately. The stave had about average growth rings(3/16" or so). I had to use heat to do some straightening and to induce reflex. I also heat treated the belly and am getting to like the results of that on osage. And as always lately I used a bulbous handle, floppy rest and hemp string handle wrap set in Massey finish. The bow has 5 coats of Tru-Oil and a spray of satin poly to cut the shine. I used a bit of brown leather dye on this bow also.
  Sorry, these aren't the best pics but I didn't think about pics until Bob showed up this morning. Bob was quite pleased with the bow and shoots it well. He will have a new set of arrows made just for this bow by another friend of his.



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Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: sailordad on January 24, 2009, 12:36:18 pm
   pat,

very nice looking bow,tiller looks great.
your friend should be very happy with it,if not i'll be your friend ;D lol

very nice job

                                                                        peace,
                                                                             tim
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: OldBow on January 24, 2009, 12:36:29 pm
That's a dandy Pat. We'll look at next weekend for Self Bow of the Month fun.
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Little John on January 24, 2009, 12:50:08 pm
Nice job Pat as always, Really  like the mild character, always makes an osage bow personable. Also really like the way the grain stands out on the belly, is that from the belly toasting or you said you used some dye. Still love your handles and will make one like it soon. Have a nice day.    Kenneth
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Hillbilly on January 24, 2009, 12:54:08 pm
Good looking bow, Pat- Bob should like that one.
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Pat B on January 24, 2009, 01:58:16 pm
Thanks guys. Both Bob and I were pleased with this one.  ;D  Tempering does work with osage!
Kenneth, I did use a bit of dye so I think that is why the grain shows up so well. Most of the scorching from tempering was removed with final tiller.
 
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: DanaM on January 24, 2009, 03:08:10 pm
Looks great Pat looks like the handle may bend very slightly? Tiller looks to be right on da money :)
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Pat B on January 24, 2009, 03:21:26 pm
Dana, lately, with the bulbous handles, I've been getting as much inside limb working as possible. I didn't notice any movement in the handle but it is right up against it. 
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: DanaM on January 24, 2009, 03:59:30 pm
Do you have a picture of the handle Pat. I like that style with a almost bending handle :)
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Pat B on January 24, 2009, 04:05:47 pm
Dana, I don't have a separate pic of this handle but I do of other bulbous handle. I use a piece of thick(shoe) leather to fill out the back of the handle. Even if the handles bends, the leather will bend with it.

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Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Pat B on January 24, 2009, 04:07:43 pm
Instead of making the leather oval shaped I keep it rectangular but taper it at both ends now. Makes for a better transition with a wrapped handle.   
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Kegan on January 24, 2009, 05:29:38 pm
Beautiful bow Pat :). Simple, beautiful,  and effective- the definition of primitive archery in my book ;D!
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: DanaM on January 24, 2009, 05:57:05 pm
Alrighty Pat I thought that was what you meant by the bulbous handle but wasn't sure.
I've done the same and I really like the feel of them. Thanks fer da pics eh :)
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: cracker on January 24, 2009, 07:26:27 pm
Fine work as usual Pat.I guess I got a ways to go. Ron
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: El Destructo on January 24, 2009, 07:32:14 pm
Nice Bow Pat....I bet He loves it!! Hey...is that a Chia Doe back there....or has She been in the sun for Years!!!
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Pat B on January 24, 2009, 08:17:18 pm
Mike, she'd been through the wringer before I got her and has been in my yard for 5 or 6 years and been shot many, many times. I'd bet she'd be a good Chia deer. ;)
Thanks Ron. You are coming along nicely!
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Jesse on January 24, 2009, 08:22:36 pm
cool bow pat.  8)I think bob is a lucky guy
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Pat B on January 24, 2009, 08:28:25 pm
He was smiling when he left! ;D
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: hawkbow on January 24, 2009, 08:38:06 pm
Nice bow brother, looks like you made another meat maker.. keep am coming, looks like a good BOM to me Hawk a/ho
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Pappy on January 28, 2009, 07:03:07 am
Very nice Pat,I missed this one somehow.Tiller looks good,he should love that one. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: GregB on January 28, 2009, 08:05:34 am
Good looking bow Pat, I'm sure Bob is as happy as SawFiler would be fighting off a flock of gobblers! ;D Tiller looks very good!
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Tilbilly on January 28, 2009, 09:08:27 am
Very nice bow, and scenic place to shoot . Great combo!
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: n2everythg on January 28, 2009, 09:27:09 am
El D. funny you should catch on the deer as well.
I was going to ask pat if he was growing moss on the thing or if he was trying to get it to grow a beard just like his. Looks like he needs to shoot it more if you ask me.

Another really nice bow pat. like that tiller. gotta try to get mine to look more like that.

Congrads bob on getting a nice shiny new bow.... now go skuff it up some.
later
N2.
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: cowboy on January 28, 2009, 10:42:02 am
Another nice one Pat, he deffinantly is the happy archer. If I happend to be in the neighborhood and swung by - think ya could spare anther ::) ;D?
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Okie on January 28, 2009, 11:55:50 am
Great bow Pat. Givin' away just makes ya feel good, don't it?


John
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Badger on January 28, 2009, 12:02:45 pm
Nice Pat, I have really grown to like that design. I like the bulbous handle as well but as you said getting the limbs bending so close it appears to bend through the handle. Steve
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Dustybaer on January 28, 2009, 12:03:28 pm
you still have it in you my friend.  i like everything about it, but that mild staining really looks great.
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Keenan on January 28, 2009, 12:10:43 pm
 Very nice bow Pat. The character at the tips is sweet, and the tiller looks great. I'm sure he's a happy camper!
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: Sparrow on January 28, 2009, 12:30:07 pm
That's a fine looking bow.  Frank
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: John K on January 28, 2009, 01:32:10 pm
Cool bow Pat ! Bob is a lucky guy !!
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: George Tsoukalas on January 28, 2009, 04:10:13 pm
Very nice tiller. I bet that is a smoothy. Bending starts early and the tips are stiff. I like your style! Jawge
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: brownhillboy on January 28, 2009, 05:12:36 pm
Nice bow Pat!  As always, looks great. :)
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: dragonman on January 28, 2009, 05:48:11 pm
looks like a nice bow with a nice tiller
Title: Re: New bow, happy archer
Post by: ber643 on February 02, 2009, 06:15:19 pm
I'm really liking it, Pat. I also like the Bulbous handles.