Black Locust flatbow rat snake backed....finished pics

[druid]

Very nice work. Is this skin longlasting under bad weather?

[straightarrow]

You did a excellent job on that bow, Colton. I'm very proud to see how far you've came from your first. Not only did I gain a building partner, I too have gained a friend. It was awesome to see your dad's face when you gave it to him. I could instantly tell how proud he was. He knew you put your heart into it. Congratulations on a beautiful bow..... one thing I might add is it " shoots like a dream"...... that's what's most important! The rest is eye candy.

Jon

[cwbuchanan]

Proud.is only one of the words you can say to describe my son.no one could have a better son than this.the bow he made for me was wonderful.had no idea he was even making it.and when he was showing this to me and i read my name on it.that just took my breath away.he done a really nice job on this bow.looks great.Love you Colton.I want to thank my good friend jon h.he's the one that mentored colton and done a really good job. you are truly a good friend.love you buddy.Thank to everyone that commented on this post.your words mean allot.

[PeteC]

That's a very nice bow.Your dad ought to like it. Great job. God Bless

[Will H]

Great work! The skins match the bow perfectly and the tiller looks spot on well done!

[Buckeye Guy]

That is sweet !
The only question I have is can I be your dad ?!!!
Good job !
Guy

[cwbuchanan]

As you could tell the last post under my name was my dad... Mentioning that I could ask for a better father he has always been here for me and everything I know I owe it to him!!! I really can't put into words how much he means to me. And thank you to all of you who have commented on it I wouldn't trade the art of bow building for anything it is an addiction a sickness and a cure for anything and I enjoy every minute of it and I also want to say thanks to jon h. (straightarrow) once again you are a great friend and I can't thank you enough for helping me make this bow possable for my dad...

And for the question that was asked about the durability of the snake skins... They have 10 coats of true oil over them so I would say they are as durable as the rest of the bow but I have yet to find out for sure but as u may know snake skins are not to add weight to the bow they are only for looks they have nothing to do with strength but as for durrability I would say they would hold there own... if anybody know anything diff feel free to post   

[Pat B]

Beautiful bow, Colton. I dream of making a black locust bow like this...then I wake up to reality!  You did an excellent job of tillering and she holds a beautiful unbraced profile. That says a lot about the builder. 

[cwbuchanan]

thanks pat b at first i didnt know if the tiller would ever come around it was a tillering nightmare do to prop twist

[straightarrow]

Tillering a prop twisted bow can be especially challenging. You did very well reading the bends. You got a good eye for it

Jon

[hammertime]

Great lookin' bow,nice detail on tips and grip.Nice pics,I'd be proud of that one-Hammertime

[cwbuchanan]

thanks straightarrow and hammertime it was challenging and i wasnt to sure if it would turn out but with a lil tender lovin care it came through

[Steve Milbocker]

Very pretty bow,great job.

[Sidewinder]

Really pretty bow and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside as you and your dad express your love for one another. Great job all around.   Danny

[cougarbob]

wow colton that is a awsome job you did on that bow love the grain on your tips just beautiful you really got a great bow there                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  cougar Bob