latest GUAVA, ........a short Cotton backed flatbow (Pics & full draw )

[NOMADIC PIRATE]

60" ntn, 58 # @ 27". simmetrical limbs with 1/8" positive, 1 1/2" of retained reflex, Zebrewood overlays, will wrap the handle with hemp, and spar urathane finish.

this bow came in a bit lighter than I wanted, but than again, I always mess up flatbows

the wood is absolulely gorgeous, it's the more purpleish kind of Guava, can't really see it in the pictures

Here's a sneak preview, I'll wrap the handle right now and take the rest of the pictures comes morning

[NOMADIC PIRATE]

[The Burnt Hill Archer]

i told you this already, but man that bow is nice! cant get over how small thoes tips are...

Phil

[cowboy]

Man what tiny tips!! She's a beaut! Can't wait for rest of pic's....

[Woodland Roamer]

Nice bow Manny. Those tips are awesome!

Alan

[El Destructo]

Another gorgeous Bow manny......you make them flow like water.....you are an Artist!!!!!!!.......Got to love them Tips though!!

[Pat B]

OK, waiting for more pics. Love what I see already but how bout some action shots!   Another beauty, Manny. I believe that you and your guava bows has gone a long way in making folks think more about "other" locally grown bow woods.  ...and what can be expected from a relative newby!        Pat

[StanM]

Cool close ups, Manny, now how about some full body shots    I'll say it again.  You are an artisan.  I read a book once where the author talked about living in a house with no running water and no electricity.  There were many elegant things in the house and it was quite comfortable.  His quote on the situation was "Just because it is primitive, doesn't mean it has to be crude."

Your bows remind me of that.  No bandsaw, no power sander.  Much more "primitive" means of construction than I or many others use, yet simply elegant bows.  I love them.

Stan

[Dano]

Outstanding!!!

[NOMADIC PIRATE]

thanks guys.

I'm drinking my fistcup of coffee, and trying to get my eyes open, wrapped the grip last nite, so I'll go out in a minute to take some real pictures

[El Destructo]

thanks guys.

I'm drinking my fistcup of coffee, and trying to get my eyes open, wrapped the grip last nite, so I'll go out in a minute to take some real pictures

I hope that it a good Strong Cup.....you are going to need it!!!!!!!!!

[NOMADIC PIRATE]

As you will see, the 2 limbs don't match a bit 

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[El Destructo]

I've said it before and I will be repetitive......You are an Artist...this is Beautiful......I am trying really hard to get used to that Backing material....its growing on Me....I have to keep remembering that You live in Hawaii....and they like these patterns!!!!!!!