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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Grunt on June 28, 2010, 05:22:40 pm

Title: A couple of different bows
Post by: Grunt on June 28, 2010, 05:22:40 pm

Here are some really different critters. The scalloped bow was inspired by Half Eye's postings. I didn't make it as short as his but there is always the next one. I learned a bunch, White Oak quartersawn,started at three fingers wide,  60" 42# at 28". The other is a standard BBI re/de  that is 66" and 53# at 28". I glued on some leather to build the arrow rest out and will sew a handle when I get the finishing done. I'll use a floppy rest and some jute to wrap a handle on the scalloped critter. I seem to be doing everything in two's.



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Title: Re: A couple of different bows
Post by: Del the cat on June 28, 2010, 06:29:16 pm

Couple of V pretty bows, I like the nocks on the BBI, subtle...
Del

Title: Re: A couple of different bows
Post by: half eye on June 28, 2010, 06:48:32 pm

Dang Grunt those both look great, but ya got to know that Odawa (ottawa) is a honey and the weight is about perfect by the original standard. Really like the fineals too!!!
Rich

Title: Re: A couple of different bows
Post by: HoBow on June 28, 2010, 08:24:01 pm

 :o  :o  Nice bows!

Title: Re: A couple of different bows
Post by: Lombard on June 28, 2010, 09:06:58 pm

Whole lot of artistry in wood going on there. That De/Re looks like it will launch em.

Title: Re: A couple of different bows
Post by: George Tsoukalas on June 28, 2010, 09:39:21 pm

Those are both outstanding bows! Jawge

Title: Re: A couple of different bows
Post by: Grunt on June 28, 2010, 10:54:54 pm

Thanks for all the kind words guys. I sure do like bringing bows to life! Never would have done these bows without the inspiration found on this here website.

Title: Re: A couple of different bows
Post by: ken75 on June 28, 2010, 11:53:51 pm

damn nice bows grunt , im attempting another r/d ,should finish or blow it tomorrow , considered a scalloped bow also just not ballsey enough yet. looks like you got both figured out ,well done !!

Title: Re: A couple of different bows
Post by: mullet on June 29, 2010, 12:31:19 am

 Great looking bows. That scalloped bow is cool.

Title: Re: A couple of different bows
Post by: Pappy on June 29, 2010, 06:41:33 am

Very nice work,both of them.
    Pappy

Title: Re: A couple of different bows
Post by: dwardo on June 29, 2010, 07:01:58 am

Two completely different bows, both very nice ;D