Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Tsalagi on February 19, 2010, 09:07:14 pm
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Today I got the bow Justin Snyder made for me in a trade. It's a beautiful example of outstanding craftsmanship. The bow's name is Lucky Bamboo and she's a Bamboo-Backed Osage longbow with a thick Hickory lamination in the handle, antler tip overlays, and a buckskin handle wrap. It's a reflex-deflex bow, 64", 55#@27". I strung her up to try the draw and can tell she is going to be a sweet shooter. I hope the weather cooperates so I can shoot! I can't post pics; maybe Justin has a pic he can post. But I wanted to post here and let everyone know that Justin makes some fine bows.
I also got a coyote skin Plains quiver that is off the charts for coolness. Exactly what I wanted. Again, outstanding craftsmanship.
And Lucky Bamboo brought me a bunch of luck today, too.
Thanks again Justin!
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How dare you post this...and then not Post Pictures........... >:(
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I know! And I'm jealous, Justin does incredible work.
Hey Tsalagi. You are always posting some neat stuff and it's a shame we don't get to see pics. My mother-in-law bought us a new camera for Mackenzies Birth so we have an extra digital. It's not the greatest, it's only a 4mb cool pix but if you'd like it it's yours!
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That would be cool, NTD! What could I give you in trade?
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consider it a gift. You can make it up to me with some company Javelina hunting in your neck of the woods.
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Send me a PM with your address, I will get it out to you next week. I just better start seeing pics of your work. ;) ;D
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Here is a little taste.
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We need a wolf whistle Emoticon. Was this a trade for that boomstick you had up for trade a little while back? Justin, Gorgeous bow man! Was the oasge from dimensional lumber or did you make your own dimensional lumber from a stave? I've been looking online for osage boards as I would really like to do a BBO. The Quiver is awesome too! Looks classy and comfortable. Did you call that coyote in yourself? Overall sweet setup.
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Very nice work, Justin. The quiver came out great and the bow looks great too.
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What a combo! :o Looks WAY better than your bow on Ebay, Justin! >:D What did you trade him Tsalagi? The moon?! ;D
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Looks WAY better than your bow on Ebay, Justin! >:D
Thanks Josh, but I might make one of those next. ;D
Thanks Nate.... I made my own dimensional lumber from a billet. Yes I called the coyote, in fact I killed it just for this quiver. That is part of what took so long, going from live coyote to quiver takes a little time. ;)
Pat, your quiver was the inspiration for this one. Thanks for posting it.
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Very cool Justin. Makes it even that much more special...Now for the kicker though...did ya kill it with a bow? >:D
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sweet lookng bow
and ya just gotta love that puppy dog face on the side of the quiver,way cool 8)
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Outstanding work Justin :)
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Glad you like it guys.
The face is the flap for a pouch and the leather is deer. The tip overlays are made from the same mule deer antler as the antler tips that hold the strap on the quiver.
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Yes, this was what I traded the muzzeloader and accessories for. This bow and quiver looks even better in person. The quiver is very comfortable and is exactly what I wanted. Knowing the bow tip overlays came from the same rack as the quiver strap antler tips makes it really neat, since they're a matched set now. I can't say enough about how happy I am with both the bow and quiver. I got exactly what I dreamed of and more. And---wouldn't you know it---it's snowing today and I can't try it. :'(
But I CAN sit and admire the bow! The quiver is hanging on the wall where I can enjoy it when I'm not using it.
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Justin, you have mad skills there. Awe inspiring work.
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Justin, that set look's great. Outstanding piece of work, buddy!
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Kevan, I'm glad you are happy with it.
Thanks Lombard....
Eddie, bring me back some goodies from Brazil and Ill make another. ;)