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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Weylin on January 18, 2014, 06:41:20 pm

Title: Vine Maple Bow for Mullet
Post by: Weylin on January 18, 2014, 06:41:20 pm

This is the bow that I made for the Christmas Trade. It is 60" nock to nock, and 50# @ 28". The tips were flipped and the belly was heat treated over a bed of coals. It has a big kink in the top limb that didn't want to budge so I left it. The bow bends slightly through the handle but I built up the handle with some cork for comfort. The tips are made from sheep horn and the natural texture of the horn was left on part of the overlays. The handwrap is leather with leather lace. The stain is leather dye and the artwork is done with acrylic paint. The string is fastflight. I really enjoyed making this bow from start to finish. I'm particularly pleased with the artwork on it as I was able to play around with some new ideas and techniques. I am reluctant to stick it in the mail so I think I will make another bow similar to this one for myself at some point. I hope my recipient enjoys shooting it as much as I enjoyed making it. Thanks for looking.

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7083_zpsb30b3c0f.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7083_zpsb30b3c0f.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7081_zpsa1975954.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7081_zpsa1975954.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7080_zpsbad48240.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7080_zpsbad48240.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7078_zps7b3200bd.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7078_zps7b3200bd.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7075_zps46006a27.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7075_zps46006a27.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7076_zps90c745fa.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7076_zps90c745fa.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7082_zpse5fbb69a.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7082_zpse5fbb69a.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7073_zps6ca88bf3.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7073_zps6ca88bf3.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7071_zps5b904776.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7071_zps5b904776.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7074_zpsd664f8a4.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7074_zpsd664f8a4.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7064_zps55fe7c85.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7064_zps55fe7c85.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7058_zps298c9c21.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7058_zps298c9c21.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7057_zpsaf01ad1f.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7057_zpsaf01ad1f.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7042_zps18d195c7.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7042_zps18d195c7.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7085_zpsd1ee88fb.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7085_zpsd1ee88fb.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7087_zpsf55e7835.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7087_zpsf55e7835.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7089_zpsff41f8f2.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013%20Christmas%20Trade%20Bow/DSCN7089_zpsff41f8f2.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: portlandfire on January 18, 2014, 07:00:52 pm

    I get to be the first!   WOW    Someone is going to receive an absolutely beautiful work of art.  Really takes my breath away.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: burchett.donald on January 18, 2014, 07:03:04 pm

 An absolute work of art in a functioning beauty....Love it

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Carson (CMB) on January 18, 2014, 07:03:58 pm

Artwork aside, that is a beautiful bend on s tricky piece of wood!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Arrowind on January 18, 2014, 07:25:37 pm

Looks like another BOM to me dude!  That bow is awesome!  Nice tiller and you should be pleased with the Artwork.  You did a great job!  Looks really really cool!!!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: mwosborn on January 18, 2014, 07:39:40 pm

I am impressed with that one!  Very nice - I aspire to tiller half as well as that!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: half eye on January 18, 2014, 07:48:58 pm

Damned fine bow right there, your decoration and finish work is all absolutely top shelf.
rich

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Danzn Bar on January 18, 2014, 07:50:18 pm

Very nice.... lots of character.
DBar

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: osage outlaw on January 18, 2014, 07:52:45 pm

Somebody is going to love getting that thing in the mail.  Great job on it.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Bryce on January 18, 2014, 08:01:30 pm

That toasted shellac looks killer! Top notch buddy!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: JonW on January 18, 2014, 08:07:38 pm

Man I like that!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Weylin on January 18, 2014, 08:20:28 pm

Thanks for the compliments, Dave.

Thank you, Donald!

Thanks, Carson. This was a tricky bow to tiller (for me, anyway  ::) ). I had to trust my fingers more than my eyes, that's for sure.

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Jared. The artwork isn't much compared to your stuff.

Thank you, mwosborn. I'm sure you're selling yourself short in the tillering department.

Thanks, Rich. Means a lot from you.

Thank you, D Bar. It sure does twist and turn.

Thanks OO! I hope so.

Bryce, unfortunately I can't claim that belly color came from the cooked shellac. I scraped all that off and stained it with leather dye. That would have been cool though! Thanks!

Thank you, JonW

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Badly Bent on January 18, 2014, 08:38:01 pm

My favorite from you so far Weylin, drop dead gorgeous bow man.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: H Rhodes on January 18, 2014, 10:26:17 pm

Doggone Weylin!  That is absolutely beautiful.  I wanna get my hands on some vine maple!    You sure tillered that one perfectly. 

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: IdahoMatt on January 18, 2014, 11:02:10 pm

That bow is just awesome.  Great job.  Your joy of making bows show in your workmanship.  Love it.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: NeolithicMan on January 18, 2014, 11:18:21 pm

Wow... that is one gorgeous bow!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Mark Smeltzer on January 19, 2014, 12:26:25 am

That bow is crazy cool, I'm finishing up a Vine Maple right now, not nearly as nice as that one. Good job

Mark

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 19, 2014, 08:59:24 am

I cant imagine the time you spend on all that painting and staining man, great job Weylin.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: mullet on January 19, 2014, 09:14:43 am

Wow,that bow is a beauty and the spec's would fit me perfect. Well done.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Parnell on January 19, 2014, 09:37:52 am

I'm a big fan of that finish work.  Super cool looking.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: simson on January 19, 2014, 01:03:47 pm

I like the profiles on that difficult stave, very good tiller work

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: bushboy on January 19, 2014, 01:09:14 pm

she's a beaut!wicked art work also!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on January 19, 2014, 02:36:10 pm

+1 everybody, real nice

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Bryce on January 19, 2014, 02:44:17 pm

Aww man! Well either way she's sawweeeet!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: lostarrow on January 19, 2014, 05:31:18 pm

 8)

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Will H on January 19, 2014, 07:31:31 pm

That bow is gorgeous! From tiller to art work it's flawless! Well done Weylin, your recipient is gonna be speechless!  :o  :)

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Arrowind on January 19, 2014, 10:27:17 pm

Quote from: Weylin on January 18, 2014, 08:20:28 pm

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Jared. The artwork isn't much compared to your stuff.

You're very welcome and I appreciate the comments as well.  But seriously dude.
You should have more confidence in your unique style.... That bow IS ART.
I had some friends over tonight and I showed them the one you made me.  They all thought it was amazing!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Gordon on January 20, 2014, 12:25:41 am

You did well with that piece of wood my friend. Your skills continue to impress me.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Josh B on January 20, 2014, 11:02:06 am

Wow!  That is beautiful!  You handled the character perfectly!  Nicely done sir!  Josh

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: SLIMBOB on January 20, 2014, 01:00:04 pm

Very nicely done Sir!  I always admire these non-symmetrical because of the thought that goes into them.  Great job on the finish.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: missilemaster on January 20, 2014, 01:01:19 pm

Sweet looking little stick!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Weylin on January 20, 2014, 09:07:09 pm

Wow, thank you for all the kind words. It always means a lot to get such positive feedback from a great group.

hrhodes, come on out to the PNW and we'll help you cut some.  8)

MDS65, Can't wait to see what you're working on. It's magical wood. I'm sure you're being modest. I saw those sweet recurves.

Mullet, I'd never ship a late trade bow to the man with the black book!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Dan K on January 24, 2014, 11:32:26 pm

Perfect tiller and love the profile and full draw pics!  Great job!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: DuBois on January 25, 2014, 12:18:24 pm

You make a fine bow mister!! Hope I can get to that quality someday.
Marco

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Weylin on January 27, 2014, 09:09:08 pm

Thanks Dan!

Thank you Marco, don't sell yourself short. You make some fine bows yourself.  :)

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: mullet on January 28, 2014, 06:41:10 pm

Oh Yea! ;D This boy fibbed to me. WhoooHooo! This beauty showed up at the house this afternoon. And it is a lot prettier in person. Thanks, Man.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: BOWMAN53 on January 28, 2014, 07:23:12 pm

Quote from: mullet on January 28, 2014, 06:41:10 pm

Oh Yea! ;D This boy fibbed to me. WhoooHooo! This beauty showed up at the house this afternoon. And it is a lot prettier in person. Thanks, Man.

lol nice

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: soy on January 28, 2014, 08:10:04 pm

wicked!!!  :o

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Weylin on January 28, 2014, 11:50:49 pm

heh heh.  >:D Glad you like it, brother. Shoot the heck out of it.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow for Mullet
Post by: Aaron H on February 18, 2014, 08:55:41 pm

you make me want to go harvest some vine maple.  nice work

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow for Mullet
Post by: tdeland on February 19, 2014, 12:13:56 pm

This bow is awesome! I have made afew vine maples and it is tough wood, good job! I am inspired and am going to work an old piece of vine maple today... Thanks

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow for Mullet
Post by: Weylin on February 20, 2014, 09:00:18 pm

Thanks, fellas. Vine maple is a treat. I'm working on my fourth vine maple bow right now and I'm pretty sure I'm getting hooked. Have fun with yours.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow for Mullet
Post by: jim mason on February 26, 2014, 03:39:48 am

i vote for  1, looks like the ones i make.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow for Mullet
Post by: Pappy on February 26, 2014, 06:36:53 am

Beautiful bow,congrats to both. :) Bring it with you in May Eddie so we can all see
it up close. :)
   Pappy