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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: NorthHeart on October 29, 2018, 10:09:43 pm

Title: "NorthHeart"
Post by: NorthHeart on October 29, 2018, 10:09:43 pm

Hello, and a happy fall season to everyone! I tossed this name around for a while, and have decided to commit.  My new screenname, bowyer name, whatever...is NorthHeart.  When i first joined the forums i picked something i could remember.  As it becomes more concrete that the bow is a way of life for me, i choose something that represents my journey, and something i will never forget.

Now about the bow that represents this, and wears my logo.  A Yew flatbow ive been at for a while.  Deflex/reflex, stiff non working outter limbs, stiff handle.  Rawhide backed.  Layered leather shelf.  Beads around the stitched leather grip are authentic glass trade beads from around the 1700s or so, from Italy or Russia, cant remember the exact story from the bead collector i got them from, but what the Native Americans traded for and adored.  I love being able to use history in the bow, or bringing something special into each piece.

There were some clusters of little knots on the lower limb, and i think that the tiller has altered just a bit around this area as i continue to shoot it in. Shes still quite a shooter.  Short and stout 54" OAL, 48#@23".  520gr arrow @ 152-155fps.  Quiet and zero handshock.  Art work and color scheme hit me from someplace i cant pinpoint, but i just listened and did it.  Hope you like!

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Post by: NorthHeart on October 29, 2018, 10:10:35 pm

more pics...

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Post by: NorthHeart on October 29, 2018, 10:11:28 pm

last pics...

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Post by: penderbender on October 29, 2018, 11:04:01 pm

Beauty of a bow man. Really like the artwork too. Great job. Cheer- Brendan

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Post by: simk on October 30, 2018, 04:11:19 am

Well done NorthHeart -  once again a beuaty and a commitment for sure. Thumbs up! Cheers

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Post by: upstatenybowyer on October 30, 2018, 05:29:55 am

That's a beautiful bow. Yew is such a magical wood. Congrats! (-S

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Post by: Stixnstones on October 30, 2018, 05:55:03 am

You sure got those shorties down pat.

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Post by: StickMark on October 30, 2018, 06:59:56 am

Very nice.  A good hunting bow with that arrow weight and speed. 

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Post by: Bayou Ben on October 30, 2018, 07:40:53 am

Sweet little bow and good performance from such a short draw.  Very nice.

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Post by: Pat B on October 30, 2018, 07:58:04 am

Nice bow.  :OK  The tips look a bit stiff but that could be the camera angle.

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Post by: ohma2 on October 30, 2018, 09:00:51 am

Thats a great decoration job on that and i think your right, the bottom limb is lookin like it is in need of atten,.you have an eye for color and design.

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Post by: smoke on October 30, 2018, 11:19:26 am

Good looking bow!  I'm always amazed with the creativity and skill of you guys!

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Post by: Calendargirl on October 30, 2018, 11:27:00 am

Great solid name and beautiful logo.   Good job Shelton in following your heart.

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Post by: Hawkdancer on October 30, 2018, 12:18:58 pm

North heart,
Real nice bow!  Great art work, and "medicine" beads!  You nailed it
Hawkdancer

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Post by: backtowood B2W on October 31, 2018, 01:29:11 pm

Nice bow, like the paint job.
Unbraced would be interesting too
Bttw

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Post by: Blayne on October 31, 2018, 07:55:19 pm

Tremendous! Great looking bow their! I like the forum handle too😁

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Post by: Pappy on November 01, 2018, 05:19:55 am

Nice job, love the art work, top notch.
 Pappy

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Post by: NorthHeart on November 02, 2018, 08:20:21 pm

I sure appreciate the compliments guys and gals :)