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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Gordon on January 19, 2015, 05:03:24 pm

Title: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Gordon on January 19, 2015, 05:03:24 pm

Here are some pics of a vine maple bow that I posted about a few weeks ago. This one gave me fits trying to align the string and tiller because of excessive reflex, but it finally came to heel. The bow is 63" ntn and pulls 45# @ 27". The handle and arrow pass are natural elk hide. It has simple self nocks and no arrow rest. It's nothing fancy, but manages to put an arrow out with authority. Thanks for looking.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190001.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190001.jpg.html)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190013.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190013.jpg.html)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190005.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190005.jpg.html)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190021.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190021.jpg.html)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190019.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190019.jpg.html)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190007.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190007.jpg.html)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190009.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190009.jpg.html)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190029.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Vine%20Maple%20Bows/O1190029.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Stixnstones on January 19, 2015, 05:22:37 pm

Simple and beautiful, as always your work is amazing

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: blackhawk on January 19, 2015, 05:25:07 pm

Looks good Gordon :)

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: steve b. on January 19, 2015, 05:30:13 pm

Did you name it, "rebellious"?  I like those contrasting colors together.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Gordon on January 19, 2015, 05:55:54 pm

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Did you name it, "rebellious"? 

That would be a most apt name!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: half eye on January 19, 2015, 06:12:17 pm

Very nice sir, Ya kept the natural look behind all that work. That's class sir.
rich

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Swampman on January 19, 2015, 06:14:08 pm

I always love looking at your bows Gordon.  Another beauty.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: wizardgoat on January 19, 2015, 06:37:33 pm

Another beauty bend sir. Your bows are a huge inspiration for me. you sure know your way around the PNW woods. Never stop

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: bushboy on January 19, 2015, 06:49:53 pm

O wow gordon,that one holds a lot of. Reflex,i'm sure it has great early draw weight!vine maple finishes like no other, just beautiful!wicked work as preusual! Happy belated birthday!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Ken S on January 19, 2015, 07:04:39 pm

Beautiful Bow I love the natural look. :)

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Will H on January 19, 2015, 07:23:40 pm

Looks like another wonderful bow! Nice job!!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: missilemaster on January 19, 2015, 08:12:01 pm

Bout time you posted another one! Beautiful like always Gordon!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: osage outlaw on January 19, 2015, 08:26:29 pm

That is one classy looking bow.  Great job on it Gordon.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: alwayslookin on January 19, 2015, 08:58:27 pm

Beautiful  bow Gordon. I am always impressed with your work.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: JonW on January 19, 2015, 09:17:03 pm

Man that is nice Gordon.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 19, 2015, 09:18:12 pm

I love it Gordon.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: bubby on January 19, 2015, 11:01:49 pm

Sweet bow to pull from that devil stave

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: soy on January 20, 2015, 01:15:45 am

Yes sir ! :o

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: lesken2011 on January 20, 2015, 08:29:40 am

Nice job, Mr. Gordon, as usual from you sir!!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: IdahoMatt on January 20, 2015, 09:13:34 am

More inspiration to say the least 8)

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: H Rhodes on January 20, 2015, 09:47:39 am

Very nice!  Perfect execution of a simple design.  Always enjoy seeing your work Gordon.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Jodocus on January 20, 2015, 10:13:58 am

Stunning bow!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Aaron H on January 20, 2015, 10:42:33 am

Your attention to detail is always outstanding.  Beautiful bow Gordon.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: ErictheViking on January 20, 2015, 11:29:38 am

stunningly simple...or simply stunning...or.oh crud just a very sweet looking bow

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: vinemaplebows on January 20, 2015, 12:51:55 pm

Very nice Gordon! :)

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: TimBo on January 20, 2015, 05:19:13 pm

Staring at that full draw shot is putting me into a trance, especially the top limb.  I really like how you didn't "fix" the bottom limb to match though.  Beautiful as always! 

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: PeteC on January 20, 2015, 07:07:35 pm

Very nice bow Gordon.I really like it. God Bless

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: GB on January 21, 2015, 02:45:21 am

Beautiful!  Love the look of the stain/dye.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: simson on January 21, 2015, 12:52:25 pm

Super elegant - like every bow from you. I appreciate your work.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Jesse on January 21, 2015, 01:25:22 pm

Excellent as usual Gordon.  I need to shoot one of those some day. :)

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Gordon on January 22, 2015, 01:09:50 am

Thank you all for your fine comments. I much appreciate it!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Pappy on January 22, 2015, 08:36:27 am

Beautiful bow Gordon, very nice work as we have come to expect from you. :) Them heavy reflexed ones can be tricky and you pulled it off nicely. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: RLimerick on January 22, 2015, 10:10:57 am

Nice tiller on that bow! 

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: medicinewheel on January 23, 2015, 03:28:32 am

Very nice bow. What else could one say!?

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Carson (CMB) on January 23, 2015, 02:07:31 pm

Nice to see this one all buttoned up. A very nice bow indeed.

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Billinthedesert on January 24, 2015, 10:29:22 am

Another lovely arc. Gordon, do you ever teach or hold clinics?

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: Arrowind on January 25, 2015, 05:53:25 pm

Excellent bow as always! Nice work Gordon!

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: burchett.donald on January 25, 2015, 11:55:59 pm

  Beautiful bow Gordon, I like the color contrast in the grain, profiles and knotty character...A+ on the bend
                                                                                                                                         Don

Title: Re: Vine Maple Bow
Post by: jeffp51 on January 26, 2015, 12:20:24 am

what did you use to stain it with?  Very nice bow.