Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: 4est Trekker on November 27, 2010, 07:41:31 pm
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I have a friend who just observed the 1 year anniversary of the still-born death of his baby boy Hudson Joseph. He and his wife went to the hospital on the day he was due, as she was having contractions. Without warning, Hudson was delivered still-born. The doctors never determined why. However, they just announced that they're pregnant again with another little boy!
Long story short, my friend started this bow with me before Hudson died and hasn't had the opportunity to finish it. So, I thought I'd complete it and give it to him as a memorial gift of sorts. It's a red oak pyramid bow that he glued up, layed out, shaped to profile, and tillered on the long string. I heat treated and burnished the belly and induced about 1 3/4" of reflex. I backed it with paper, stained it with RIT dye cut in alcohol, added bison horn tip overlays, and finished it with a frosted lacquer finish. The bow is 64" long, 62 1/4" ntn. It pulls 40# @ 28" and holds a dead-flat profile just unstrung, settling to just a touch of reflex when static. I added two tapered cedar arrows (one for each son) and a hip quiver in reference to Psalm 127:3-5, which reads:
3 Children are a heritage from the LORD,
offspring a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are children born in one’s youth.
5 Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them.
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Couple more pics:
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very nicely done
both the bow and the gesture
i realy like the grip and the tips
tiller is nice as well
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You are a GOOD MAN!!!! JEFFW
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One of the nicest red oak bows i have ever seen, and way to go
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Sweet Bow....In Every Detail
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Beautiful bow in the craftsmanship and especially the symbolism.
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excellent bow ! from an exceptional person
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Very nice bow! Staining looks great!
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A super nice bow, and an excellent gesture. Well done.
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Very nice bow and gesture. Praying the family will be blessed with a healthy boy.
Jeff
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greay gesture from hands and heart.
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Awesome, very impresive bow and great gesture, Always loved that scripture. have a couple that have been through the very same ordeal.
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Well done all the way around 4 est.
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Very Nice Red Oak Bow! Nice gesture too. Got it bookmarked for November Self BOM contest too. :)
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Like the others have said nice bow and gesture That grip looks pretty cool,like the reference to the psalm-Hammertime
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4est
You really brought me back to earth with that one...Sometimes we get caught up in our lives and forget about the forest cause of all the trees.
You are one hell of a man! I am proud to know you are a part of PA.
The reason that you finished this bow, and the sentiment behind it, has officially made this weapon my all-time favorite!!!
God Bless you and I pray for a healthy robust child.
Ron
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Thanks, everybody, for the kind words. I'm hoping to catch my friend at home tonight and give him the bow. He's a busy chap, so it's been hard to track him down. I'll be sure to catch a picture of him and share it with you all. Thanks again! :)
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Here's a picture of the recipient. He came over the other night and shot for about an hour. He learns quick and was soon demonstrating good form and shooting very well. Looks like I might have a new shooting buddy. ;D
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It's a red oak pyramid bow that he glued up, layed out, shaped to profile, and tillered on the long string. I heat treated and burnished the belly and induced about 1 3/4" of reflex. I backed it with paper, stained it with RIT dye cut in alcohol, added bison horn tip overlays, and finished it with a frosted lacquer finish.
Trekker... you make it all sound so simple!! "did this, this, this, this and this... here's the end result..." ka-BOOM!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o
That bow is stunning! Seriously stunning!! I got nothing else... I'm just looking at the pic's over and over. Beautiful craftsmanship!
Your friend looks very pleased to receive the gifts, as well he should!
Well done man, well done!
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That is eally a nice gesture. The bow is outstanding. Jawge
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Looks like you did a really good job on it. Jim