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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Weylin on July 11, 2016, 07:22:24 pm

Title: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Weylin on July 11, 2016, 07:22:24 pm

After I pounced on the poor unsuspecting postman and ripped off the packing material I found this beautiful masterpiece from Greg (Badly Bent). I've been drooling over his work for some time now and I'm very stoked to own one of his lovely bows. Let me tell you, there's nothing badly bent about this bow. It is made of elm and has a scalloped design on the sides. The tips are overlaid with rawhide and the handle wrap is soft leather with deer fur trim. It's around 47#@26 inches. It draws super smooth and I can't wait to rip some arrows through it. It's the perfect draw weight. I don't have a bow that shoots in that weight range right now and I've been wanting one. Thanks Greg, it's awesome and it will be cherished for years to come.

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Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: paulsemp on July 11, 2016, 07:26:51 pm

Saw it upclose and his finish work is just one of a kind 8) Congrats

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Josh B on July 11, 2016, 07:40:54 pm

Masterpiece is right!  That is beautiful!  Congrats!  Josh

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: bubbles on July 11, 2016, 07:48:51 pm

Looks awesome

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: bubby on July 11, 2016, 07:49:56 pm

Congrats Weylin that is a sweet bow, kind of nice to get some more of gregs bows on the west coast. If i ever make it north to one of you guys shoots I'll bring mine and we can argue over which one is nicer lol

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Weylin on July 11, 2016, 07:53:36 pm

Any time, Bubby. We'd love to have you up this way.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: ajooter on July 11, 2016, 08:01:34 pm

What a beauty!!  You really hit the jackpot on that one Weylin!!

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Stixnstones on July 11, 2016, 08:24:23 pm

Congrats, Weylin. Greg's bows are true works of art.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: jeffhalfrack on July 11, 2016, 08:56:06 pm

  STUNNING!!    Wow!    B.O.M. .? Maybe? jeffw

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Weylin on July 11, 2016, 08:59:40 pm

Quote from: jeffhalfrack on July 11, 2016, 08:56:06 pm

  STUNNING!!    Wow!    B.O.M. .? Maybe? jeffw

It's got my vote!  ;D

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: loon on July 11, 2016, 09:24:07 pm

Oh man that's a beauty
How does one scallop it like that and prevent it from lifting splinters?

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: penderbender on July 11, 2016, 09:39:11 pm

I don't know, but I have always loved the look of them. That is a beauty for sure great job Greg! And great score weylin.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Badly Bent on July 11, 2016, 09:41:19 pm

Just put in in the mail saturday Weylin, I can't believe it got to you that quick. I'm glad your liking it so far, hope it shoots good from the left side for you. To be honest I think you make it look better with your photography than I think it looks in person.  ;D
Glad I got your name in the draw, was fun making a midwest bow for PNW guy who's work I've always really admired.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on July 11, 2016, 09:45:45 pm

Very nice like everything about it!

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: SLIMBOB on July 11, 2016, 09:56:03 pm

WOW!  Great work Greg and congrats Weylin.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: osage outlaw on July 11, 2016, 09:57:43 pm

Congrats Weylin.  That's a beauty.  Greg has a style all his own.  A Badly Bent bow stands out in a crowd.  I can't get over that stain job.  It looks great on a selfbow.  It gives it an aged look or something.  I'm going to have to try that on my next white wood.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: bjrogg on July 11, 2016, 10:24:34 pm

Nice score Weylin that bow looks good on you. Beautiful work Badly Bent

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: loon on July 11, 2016, 10:25:50 pm

I'd like to know what Greg used for the finish :o

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Knotty on July 11, 2016, 11:03:08 pm

That sure looks great! And I agree, that's totally B.O.M material 😊

Congratulations on your new bow!

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: mwosborn on July 11, 2016, 11:26:05 pm

Wow is right!  I am drooling over that one.  Congrats to both of you.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Carson (CMB) on July 11, 2016, 11:31:49 pm

I wish I wasn't such a jealous person.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: H Rhodes on July 12, 2016, 12:34:05 am

Awesome bow - that stain is really something.  Greg certainly has a distinct style.  I know that the one I received from him is one of the most cherished bows on my rack.  Congrats to both parties.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Aaron H on July 12, 2016, 05:31:47 am

Greg certainly does make a gorgeous, well built bow.  Congrats Weylin

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 12, 2016, 06:00:50 am

Lucky you Mr Olive! Greg makes a very fine bow. Enjoy my friend.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: PNewton on July 12, 2016, 07:15:20 am

Great looking bow.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Will B on July 12, 2016, 07:26:51 am

Stunning bow!  Congratulations Weylin.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: MWirwicki on July 12, 2016, 08:07:41 am

Congratulations on a fine, fine bow.  Greg's bows are second to none; a style all their own.  I'd be proud to own one of his making.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: wizardgoat on July 12, 2016, 03:12:17 pm

So nice, probably my favourite bow in this trade so far

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: DuBois on July 12, 2016, 03:43:07 pm

That's one really nice bow. BB has a style I really admire. Congrats to you both.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: JW_Halverson on July 13, 2016, 02:03:35 pm

Quote from: loon on July 11, 2016, 09:24:07 pm

Oh man that's a beauty
How does one scallop it like that and prevent it from lifting splinters?

Magic.  That's my guess.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: loefflerchuck on July 14, 2016, 12:10:25 am

That bow is a beauty!

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Mounter on July 14, 2016, 12:44:08 am

AWESOME!!!!

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Blayne on July 14, 2016, 01:09:49 am

So nice! Congrats on giving and recieving!

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Badly Bent on July 14, 2016, 06:51:27 am

Thanks for the kind comments guys.
Also my apologies to my friend Weylin. In my earlier response I made a typo and wrote the words "who's work I almost really admire." Don't know how the word "almost" got in there and can't believe I just noticed my error. I don't  know how to delete a typo once posted either. Anyway I want all to know it was neither a joke or an insult, just clumsy typing on my part. Weylin's bow work is among my favorites anywhere.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: bowmo on July 14, 2016, 10:08:03 am

Saw Greg SLOWLY working on on this at some events this summer, turned out awesome. I'm stealing that little writing window idea for a bow dyed black, never really liked how white ink looks.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: JacksonCash on July 14, 2016, 02:08:08 pm

Ye gods!

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Weylin on July 14, 2016, 03:22:16 pm

I took it out shooting yesterday and it is quick, smooth and quiet. It's as fun to shoot as it is to look at. This bow will not rest idle.
Thanks again Greg, for the great bow.

Quote from: Badly Bent on July 14, 2016, 06:51:27 am

Thanks for the kind comments guys.
Also my apologies to my friend Weylin. In my earlier response I made a typo and wrote the words "who's work I almost really admire." Don't know how the word "almost" got in there and can't believe I just noticed my error. I don't  know how to delete a typo once posted either. Anyway I want all to know it was neither a joke or an insult, just clumsy typing on my part. Weylin's bow work is among my favorites anywhere.

Haha, I figured it was a typo. You don't strike me as the type of guy that would say that even if it was what you were thinking. Thanks for the kind words.  :)

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: sieddy on July 14, 2016, 04:32:58 pm

Holy cow that's incredible!  :) Badly bent just goes from strength to strength!  :)

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Weylin on February 27, 2017, 09:33:21 pm

I'm shooting the hell out of this bow, Greg. I love it. Its the first bow I grab off the rack when I'm heading out to shoot stumps or to the range. Thanks for sending me such a sweet bow.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: loon on February 27, 2017, 11:11:01 pm

And a really pretty one too..

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Bob W. on February 28, 2017, 08:43:28 am

Wow, beautiful!

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: BowEd on February 28, 2017, 09:05:53 am

Beautiful bow.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: GlisGlis on February 28, 2017, 09:48:34 am

beautiful bow
usually i saw bending handle scalloped bows
looks like this one is pretty stiff. isnt it?

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: ksnow on February 28, 2017, 01:34:30 pm

Lovely bow.  A scalloped bow is definitely on my to do list, this post may have just bumped it up a few notches.  Thank you for the inspiration.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: upstatenybowyer on February 28, 2017, 06:52:12 pm

Wow. BB that's one gorgeous piece of work. Thanks Weylin for bringing this one up again. 

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Arrowbuster on February 28, 2017, 08:04:52 pm

That is an amazing bow, I hope it shoots as good as it looks, you will never miss.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Badly Bent on March 05, 2017, 08:56:05 am

Made my day to see that your still shooting the bow and enjoying it Weylin. To be honest I was concerned it wouldn't hold up when I sent it out to you but the deadline was approaching and it was the best of the three attempts I had made on a bow for you. It took a lot of set during the shooting in and I was concerned that it would take more and lose some draw weight after you put it thru the paces. I was excited to draw your name in the trade and was hoping I could get something made that you would like. Thanks for the kind words my friend.

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: selfbow joe on March 05, 2017, 09:44:02 am

Very beautiful bow. Well done

Title: Re: I got my trade bow! Scalloped Elm Bow 47#@26"
Post by: bjrogg on March 05, 2017, 09:58:02 am

Greg was this one of Paul's Elm staves? That sure is a beautiful bow and sounds like Weylin is giving it a good workout.
Bjrogg