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Main Discussion Area => Bow of the Month Contest => Topic started by: OldBow on June 05, 2007, 12:22:46 pm

Title: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: OldBow on June 05, 2007, 12:22:46 pm

Congrats, Gordon - You've Done it Again.
Gordon Fertlitsch of Tigard Oregon Wins Self Bow of the Month With His Attractive Ambush Bow
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,2476.0.html

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A Commentary from Gordon:
This is my first attempt at building an ambush style bow. I have several species of wood in my shop, but I wanted to start by experimenting with vine maple as I am the most familiar with it. I’m fairly pleased with the result though it follows the string more than I like (2" after unstringing). The next one I build will probably be a little wider, slightly longer, somewhat less draw weight and will have a tempered belly.

Here are the bow’s specifications: 55” ntn, 67# @ 27”, 1 1/2" wide, no arrow rest, rawhide backing, brown leather dye limbs with black accents on the tips, elk hide handle wrap with Strunk-style wrap, bends slightly through the handle, tips are mildly reflexed to improve string angle. I used black leather dye on the tips and then a finish.
Much of my hunting occurs in dense brush and swamp and can see how such a style of bow would be handy. Not to mention they are fun to build and shoot.
-"Damn! you win again  very nice job." -a finnish native
-"Very nice! It would make a fine hunting bow indeed! She has great character in her looks...   Another fine piece!!!" -tpoof
-"Wow, that is pretty impressive for an experiment.  I like the color scheme also." -Justin
-"Pappy and I were talking today about the fine bows you make! This bow is another example of your bowyering skills. Extremely nice bow! " -GregB

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Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: DanaM on June 05, 2007, 12:30:20 pm

Congrats Gordon, beautiful bow

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: medicinewheel on June 05, 2007, 01:38:11 pm

not surprised your bow won, gordon, but i AM surprised it did win so clearly with so many other great bows on the list. that speaks even more for this marvelous bow!

congratulations!!!

frank

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: GregB on June 05, 2007, 02:05:14 pm

I'm sure the bow performs just as great as it looks! Congratulations!

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: ber643 on June 05, 2007, 02:42:01 pm

You keep it up, Gordon, and everyone is going to know how to spell Ferlitsch - without looking! ;D

Loved the bow, again - Congrats.

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: koan on June 05, 2007, 03:07:53 pm

Congrats Gordon, what kinda bow you gonna win with in June? :D.....Brian

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Pat B on June 05, 2007, 03:17:19 pm

Congratulations Gordon. She's a beauty! and a diserving winner.    Pat

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: StanM on June 05, 2007, 03:58:59 pm

Congrats Gordon, 'nother very fine looking bow!  I really like the diversity that you show in your bow making.  Always a pleasure to see what you will come up with next.

Stan

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: 1/2primitive on June 05, 2007, 04:01:27 pm

Man!, all of your bows make me drool. :D  Yet another amazing vine maple bow from Mr. Gordon Fertlisch. Do you have a bow planned to win the June voting with? ::)
       Sean

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: AndrewS on June 05, 2007, 04:27:25 pm

Congrats Gordon!

A beauty has got the price ;)

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: marvin on June 05, 2007, 05:31:05 pm

quick, someone switch all his vinemaple for balsa while he ain't looking :)

congrats on another fine bow Gordon.

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: OldBow on June 05, 2007, 07:36:44 pm

Maybe Gordon will loan out his "magic hat" to anyone else who wins BOM ;).
Gordon has won Self BOM March, December 2006, February 2007 and Backed BOM April  2007

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Loki on June 05, 2007, 08:42:31 pm

I'm all Longbows but thats a lovely Bow!

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Gordon on June 05, 2007, 09:11:52 pm

Thank you all for your wonderful comments. It's an honor to be named BOM - especially given all of the other equally deserving entries.

Brian and Sean,

I do not have any more bows in the pipeline and I will be pretty busy helping others with their bows so I don't believe I will be posting a bow in June.

Marvin,

Balsa wood, hmmm, I wonder...

Don,

One thing that we take for granted is the wonderful photo collage work you do - your creative touch adds much to this contest and the publication. As usual it looks great this month (and not just because I'm in it  ;D). Thank you so much.

Thank you all again.

Gordon

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: ber643 on June 06, 2007, 08:01:26 am

Point well made about Don's collages, Gordon. They do add a great deal in visual pleasure.

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on June 06, 2007, 01:42:34 pm

Gordon you rule !!! ;D ;D

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: cowboy on June 06, 2007, 02:37:19 pm

Congrats Gordon again. The finish and overall look of that bow really caught my eye, just looked like it was really old. Don't be surprised if you see another reddish bow with black tips someday :). Really interested in doing that strunk style handle wrap, what title would I look for? thanks.

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Broken Arrow on June 07, 2007, 02:23:10 am

Thats an awesome bow, Gordon.  Sure got my vote.

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: makete on June 07, 2007, 08:25:07 am

Congrats on the beautiful vm bow. Looks like just the thing to go after them blacktails and rosies. Wish I was there to watch you get em. Again congrats.

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Mountaineer on June 07, 2007, 09:35:36 pm

Great Bow!!Love the short bows,they are my favorite.Can't wait for the next one.

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Pappy on June 12, 2007, 06:33:51 am

Congrats,Gordon as usually a great job and a beautiful bow.Just loved it. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: david w. on June 15, 2007, 12:08:59 am

great looking bow :)

Title: Re: Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month
Post by: davidneils on June 22, 2007, 01:13:10 am

Gordon, there are so many things I like about this bow.

1. 67 pounds of pull in such a short bow!

2. The black tips are superb.

3. The tiller is perfect.

4. Attention to detail in your artwork is really amazing.

This ambush bow really pushes the limits. Hats off to you.

David