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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jeffp51 on October 17, 2019, 08:56:11 pm

Title: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: jeffp51 on October 17, 2019, 08:56:11 pm

Here is my trade offering for 2019.  It's Osage with a built-up laminated grip of hickory, tigerwood, and walnut.   the tips are laminated purple heart and deer antler.  It has 2 inches of reflex, and is 67" nock-to-nock.  It is finished with 8 coats of tung oil, which has been buffed with pumice stone to give it a satin finish.  It had two knot holes that did not quite go all the way through, so I filled them with blue stone chips mixed with epoxy.  I think the results were pretty nice.  I did leave the big knot just a little stiff for safety's sake

I went back and forth on how to finish the grip.  the grain in the handle turned out better than I expected, and considered shipping it bare.  But personally I prefer shooting with a leather grip, and a leather strike plate quiets the shot quite a bit too.  So I compromised.  the shelf and strike plate are attached with rubber cement and are easily removable, if the recipient so wishes.

The bow is 55# @28" but it will draw to 29" if it has too.

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: jeffp51 on October 17, 2019, 09:29:52 pm

A few more pictures. . .

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: silent sniper on October 17, 2019, 09:55:21 pm

Awesome job, It is beautiful in every way!  Whoever receives it is in for a treat! Nice work
-Taylor

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: Bayou Ben on October 17, 2019, 11:15:01 pm

Yes I agree with SS.  The tiller looks awesome for that style of bow and those lams on the handle are beauty’s.   Someone will be happy!!

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Post by: bjrogg on October 18, 2019, 05:30:57 am

Really nice bow Jeff. Tiller looks great. Awesome
Bjrogg

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: burchett.donald on October 18, 2019, 06:47:34 am

Jeff,
           You put heart and soul into that one man...Really nice offering...That's one of those bows you love and hate to let go, but that's what it's all about...
                                                  Don

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: bushboy on October 18, 2019, 05:15:37 pm

Awesome !!!!!

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: rps3 on October 18, 2019, 07:36:57 pm

Great looking bow. I like the unique shape you gave the tips.

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Post by: M2A on October 20, 2019, 07:07:24 am

I agree with rps3 on those tips. Those overlays and handle are real sharp.
Mike

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: Deerhunter21 on October 20, 2019, 09:58:11 am

I love it! And the handle is really sharp! I like what you did with it

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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on October 21, 2019, 09:53:15 am

Glad you wrapped that handle, Jeff. As sexy as they are, they get slippery with a bit of moisture. For me its function over eye appeal.

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: Parnell on October 21, 2019, 10:05:21 am

Good looking bow!

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: jeffp51 on October 21, 2019, 11:59:47 pm

Thank you all, I really appreciate the kind words.  I did enjoy making this one.  Don,  I try to put a little heart into each bow, and I certainly tried my best here, but for some reason it wasn't hard to give this one up, even though I like how it turned out.  It's going to a good home, and I hope it will be well used.  Tracking says it has been delivered, so I hope we hear from the new owner soon.

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: Bayou Ben on October 22, 2019, 08:33:43 am

I am the lucky owner of this new bow!  Thanks so much Jeff.  She's a beauty and a beast!   
It was raining all day yesterday but I should be able to get some arrows through it and pictures up soon...Thanks again

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: bassman on October 24, 2019, 12:28:14 pm

Nice work. Good looking bow.

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: Badger on October 24, 2019, 12:33:39 pm

  very nice job on that one!

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: JW_Halverson on October 24, 2019, 03:50:17 pm

By gum, Mr Packer, I am forced to admit I am beginning to be a fan of your work. Your tillering is getting to be pretty nigh on to perfect and you sure know how to get'em dressed up for the fancy dancin'!

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: JW_Halverson on October 24, 2019, 03:50:58 pm

Quote from: Bayou Ben on October 17, 2019, 11:15:01 pm

Yes I agree with SS.  The tiller looks awesome for that style of bow and those lams on the handle are beauty’s.   Someone will be happy!!

From the horse's mouth....

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: backtowood B2W on October 25, 2019, 12:28:58 pm

very nice profiles as well,
Thanks for showing!
B2W

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: jeffp51 on October 25, 2019, 04:39:53 pm

JW, that is about as nice a compliment as I have ever had.  I'd sure hate to force you into liking my work, but if gentle persuasion will work, then I am all for it.  I have to admit I'm not much good at dancing.

Badger and B2W thanks also for your kind words.

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Post by: burtonridr on October 26, 2019, 09:21:21 pm

Thats a good lookin bow! Nice work  :BB

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Post by: Selfbowman on October 27, 2019, 08:04:26 am

I like it! Arvin

Title: Re: trade bow with laminated handle and inlays
Post by: hunterbob on October 27, 2019, 09:20:36 am

Wow that's a looker for sure. Well done . I