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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Stringman on March 07, 2016, 01:10:38 pm

Title: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Stringman on March 07, 2016, 01:10:38 pm

My offering for the 1st annual Primitive Archer Invitational Bow Trade 2016

This beautiful "peaches and cream" Osage orange stave became the perfect canvas to fashion a hunting weight bow in a reflex/deflex design. Once tiller was complete, the bow was sanded to a smooth finish before copperhead skins were added to the back. A short section of timber rattler accentuates the back of the grip section and a satin wood lam completes the front of the handle. Big horn sheep overlays were added to the tips for durability as well as looks and a 10 strand fast flight string complete the package. This bow was named in honor of the love my Grampa demonstrated to me all my life.

Stats: 66" OAL, 53#@28"

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/2A15BD1D-C37A-4C9C-ADDA-9FCE17934C8A_zpsiwrjosq5.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/2A15BD1D-C37A-4C9C-ADDA-9FCE17934C8A_zpsiwrjosq5.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/267000AE-0C8D-4BD5-8573-3FA16C0F6816_zpssebhn51p.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/267000AE-0C8D-4BD5-8573-3FA16C0F6816_zpssebhn51p.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/F1074CFD-5DD5-47E8-B41C-16D008BDE1E4_zps559hawtw.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/F1074CFD-5DD5-47E8-B41C-16D008BDE1E4_zps559hawtw.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/441FC9EE-DDE6-49AE-93BF-B3E703E0A7C8_zpsgbv09ogs.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/441FC9EE-DDE6-49AE-93BF-B3E703E0A7C8_zpsgbv09ogs.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/002DBB27-9F78-4EB5-91DB-FDAD958E13CB_zpsqnrgowpi.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/002DBB27-9F78-4EB5-91DB-FDAD958E13CB_zpsqnrgowpi.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/8FD83F45-DE5C-4BB2-AB10-19E21517FBFC_zpsu605jgow.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/8FD83F45-DE5C-4BB2-AB10-19E21517FBFC_zpsu605jgow.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/1154A356-9BC3-413E-AAB1-54B3FBC5FBD0_zps7jekzuda.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/1154A356-9BC3-413E-AAB1-54B3FBC5FBD0_zps7jekzuda.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/DCD3AF3A-DCB9-4D9A-91F5-DF05CF5B4B13_zpsbr9wmekp.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/DCD3AF3A-DCB9-4D9A-91F5-DF05CF5B4B13_zpsbr9wmekp.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/004E4434-C23C-49F0-83FA-A3ECE9435462_zpswiubjiih.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/004E4434-C23C-49F0-83FA-A3ECE9435462_zpswiubjiih.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/479A8C48-2F1F-482A-9F32-B15190791B86_zpsvx43xkos.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/479A8C48-2F1F-482A-9F32-B15190791B86_zpsvx43xkos.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/A07E5530-571A-4556-8064-7DA45A6472EA_zpsngbnebin.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/A07E5530-571A-4556-8064-7DA45A6472EA_zpsngbnebin.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/36F28126-EDF4-4E62-9E49-F343E14B6438_zpsmvm77h26.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/36F28126-EDF4-4E62-9E49-F343E14B6438_zpsmvm77h26.jpg.html)

And the money shot.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/639BEEDD-4A5F-46A8-9A2B-0C3BA2725B94_zpsylgcnavn.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/639BEEDD-4A5F-46A8-9A2B-0C3BA2725B94_zpsylgcnavn.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/7C968AE8-5F70-49A7-9EBF-BC1A132F9BAA_zpswyjrscml.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/7C968AE8-5F70-49A7-9EBF-BC1A132F9BAA_zpswyjrscml.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/FABBBC25-1C10-4A77-B068-1A32F70AB2F8_zpsallahpij.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/FABBBC25-1C10-4A77-B068-1A32F70AB2F8_zpsallahpij.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking and God Bless!

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Aaron H on March 07, 2016, 01:15:59 pm

Gorgeous Scott!   That full draw is outstanding!

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: BowEd on March 07, 2016, 01:18:42 pm

Great bow.Full draw looks fantastic.Glue line on laminate looks great too.All around beauty.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: wizardgoat on March 07, 2016, 01:22:46 pm

Wow Scott, that bow is an absolute beauty!
I love everything about it

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: BowEd on March 07, 2016, 02:04:35 pm

The recurve does look like it starts to work there too at full draw.A working recurve.One of the touchiest things to tiller.Good job.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Parnell on March 07, 2016, 02:21:14 pm

What a beautiful bow, Scott!  Love that profile.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Stoker on March 07, 2016, 02:47:48 pm

A beautiful bow in every way
Thanks Leroy

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on March 07, 2016, 02:56:18 pm

WOW that's just super nice!!! You put the work in on that bow and it shows.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Stringman on March 07, 2016, 03:25:57 pm

Thanks guys, it was a fun and stress filled project! I'm just in love with this streaky Osage and glad I've got another 30 staves to play with from this tree!

Beadman, I should mention there is a thin purple heart lam in the handle between Osage and satinwood. You are right about the working recurves being a little tricky.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Thunder on March 07, 2016, 03:45:15 pm

Wow! That's a real beauty!

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Pat B on March 07, 2016, 04:19:04 pm

She's a real beauty, Scott!   8)

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Hans H on March 07, 2016, 04:26:41 pm

very nice bow, congrats,
Hans

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Badly Bent on March 07, 2016, 06:42:56 pm

Killer looking bow Scott and would be a perfect weapon to hit the deer woods with in hand. That one will make someone happy when it shows up at their door.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: GB on March 07, 2016, 07:28:34 pm

That looks sweet.  Nice work!

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Danzn Bar on March 07, 2016, 08:07:59 pm

Very well done, and thought out.....love it
DBar

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: bubby on March 07, 2016, 08:18:03 pm

Great bend and attention to detail, that's a sweet stick

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: osage outlaw on March 07, 2016, 08:19:03 pm

Amazing work Scott.  I can't wait to see what you do with the other 30 staves like that.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: hammertime on March 07, 2016, 08:45:51 pm

That s just Awesome!! Great attention to detail-Hammertime

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Redhand on March 07, 2016, 09:06:05 pm

Now that there is a very nice bow. Congrats on a job well done

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: bow101 on March 07, 2016, 10:44:24 pm

Very nice I like the skins on it.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Pappy on March 08, 2016, 04:04:58 am

Beautiful bow in all aspects, very nice job, someone will be very proud. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 08, 2016, 06:23:36 am

Greta work scooter.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Steve Milbocker on March 08, 2016, 06:31:20 am

Wow that's a great looking bow. Well done :)

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Will B on March 08, 2016, 07:22:19 am

Great bend and stunning handle.  Beautiful bow!  Nice job.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Stringman on March 08, 2016, 08:35:29 am

Thanks folks.

Clint, I wanna see what you and Pearly pull outta those sisters!

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 08, 2016, 01:08:47 pm

Mine is about ready to go. I think its near one year cut, right scooter?

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: simson on March 08, 2016, 01:20:03 pm

Absolutely great work, Scott.
I like the profiles, all three can be made better!
Wish I have access to that snake skins ...

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Stringman on March 08, 2016, 01:57:41 pm

Yes Chris, it was cut in Feb 2015.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: sieddy on March 08, 2016, 02:49:23 pm

Holy guacamole that is a thing of surpassing beauty! Great contribution- I tip my hat!  :)

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Carson (CMB) on April 18, 2016, 05:05:32 pm

That is a stunner! Beautiful work Scott!  8) 8)

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: mwosborn on April 18, 2016, 05:35:14 pm

A beauty for sure.  Well done.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: bubbles on April 18, 2016, 09:35:40 pm

Love the handle with that contrasting snake skin.  Awesome job.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Dvshunter on April 19, 2016, 07:57:01 am

Fantastic bow Scott! Full draw is exceptional.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Stringman on April 19, 2016, 08:12:22 am

Thanks guys. This was a fun bow to put my heart and soul into. Hope the new owner is just as pleased.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: H Rhodes on April 19, 2016, 08:20:00 am

Great work Scott.  Someone is getting something really special. 

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Emmet on April 19, 2016, 08:45:19 am

Amazing work!
 Love the way the tips, handle, skins and profile flow together.

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Stixnstones on April 19, 2016, 10:25:39 am

just sittin here shakin my head, that is flippin beautiful. awesome job.  :)

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: Josh B on April 19, 2016, 10:34:54 am

Absolutely beautiful work Scott!  Love the transition between the skins, but the entire build is a study in attention to detail!  There just aren't the words to do this bow justice.  Josh

Title: Re: Charity (Invitational Bow trade)
Post by: RLimerick on April 20, 2016, 08:24:11 am

Very nice bow!  I love the copperhead snake skins and the wood lam handle.  Very, very nice work.