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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: NOMADIC PIRATE on January 14, 2010, 02:18:53 pm

Title: A family of bows
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on January 14, 2010, 02:18:53 pm

I made this bows for a family in Missouri.

for that reason I made them a bit wide kinda indian style,with the square nock you see a lot on osage bows


I'll take better pictures today

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/004.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/006-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/007-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/008-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/009.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/005.jpg)

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: The Gopher on January 14, 2010, 02:21:01 pm

they will be a happy family indeed!

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: zeNBowyer on January 14, 2010, 02:48:14 pm

"Kikou"

That's  nice:)
zeNBowyer

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: rileyconcrete on January 14, 2010, 04:26:37 pm

Nice bows.  Looks like you put alot of good work into those four.  I am sure the family will love them.

If you dont mmind me asking, how long n/n is the short one on the left?
I am in the process of a bow like that and was just wondering if I am in the right lenght area.
Thanks

Tell

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: Kent D. on January 14, 2010, 04:29:12 pm

Looks like a great family pic. 

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: Josh on January 14, 2010, 04:44:59 pm

Nice bows Manny.  That's awesome to make a family set... They should be very happy with them.   :)  -josh

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: half eye on January 14, 2010, 05:23:39 pm

Nomadic.....,
        Now those are some very nice self bows sir  !!!
half eye

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on January 14, 2010, 05:39:53 pm

thanks guys.

"KIKO'O" the closest Hawaiian world to bow

the little one is 45" ntn

...hard to do justice to the beauty of the wood on picture, much better looking in real life  ;D


(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/003-2.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/002-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/005-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/006-2.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/004-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/001-4.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/007-2.jpg)

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: Josh on January 14, 2010, 05:59:13 pm

...That's Guava right Manny? 

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: George Tsoukalas on January 15, 2010, 12:28:52 am

Excellent bows, Manny. Jawge

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on January 15, 2010, 01:45:26 am

Thanks george.

That's right josh

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: medicinewheel on January 15, 2010, 03:49:45 am

Manny, I love how your bows always look primitive and stylish at the same time!

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: Pappy on January 15, 2010, 07:27:55 am

Nice work,they will love them I am sure.
   Pappy

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on January 15, 2010, 12:51:48 pm

thanks Frank & Pappy

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: PeteC on January 16, 2010, 09:10:30 pm

Nice bows Manny.I can just imagine this family about to have some fun together. ;D God Bless

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: boo on January 16, 2010, 11:40:33 pm

They look plenty beautiful to me. They should be awfully happy with them.

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: barebo on January 17, 2010, 11:59:08 am

What a Great way to keep the family close together !!! That is a Beautiful set of bows - a treasure and family heirloom. Great Work!!!

Title: Re: A family of bows
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on January 17, 2010, 03:02:57 pm

Thanks Guys :)