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Title: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: a finnish native on May 17, 2007, 10:48:08 am

ok so here you go. dimensions are 44" long NTN and draws 42#@21"
the nocks have too much mass, but because Tuomi (european bird cherry) (prunus padus) is somewhat soft wood (and this one has been steamed) I decided to leave some extra on them. The writing is with old viking runes. It is written in finnish and says "unelias soturi" and in english "sleepy warrior" I named her that, because my friend that shall be the new owner of it, is always sleepy when making bows  :D. the lower limb simply says "jussille", "to jussi". The bow shoots harder and faster than I would have imagined for only 42#. the hole in the lower limb scared me, but it seemed to be harmless.
enjoy!

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Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: a finnish native on May 17, 2007, 10:50:36 am

more.

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Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: a finnish native on May 17, 2007, 10:51:28 am

fulldraw.

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Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: Justin Snyder on May 17, 2007, 11:03:57 am

That is a nice bow.  I love the artwork, and the inscription is a cool idea.  Justin

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: DanaM on May 17, 2007, 11:25:08 am

Well done, It sure is nice to see more people posting from other countries it brodens ones horizons.
Keep em coming.

DanaM

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: Hillbilly on May 17, 2007, 11:35:51 am

Very nice. Quite primal looking weapon.

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: Pappy on May 17, 2007, 12:30:34 pm

Very nice,I will have to say it is different.Nice looking tiller. :)
Good job.
   Pappy

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: OldBow on May 17, 2007, 01:10:52 pm

Great recurve.  A little scary cranking back such a short bow? Got you bookmarked for May Self Bow of the Month

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: a finnish native on May 17, 2007, 03:37:53 pm

not scared at all. just normal for me :D

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: Dane on May 17, 2007, 07:26:32 pm

Rock and roll. I always like seeing your work. And Viking runes are near to my heart. They have a kind of power to them I can't put my finger on.

Nice job on the artwork, as well.

Dane

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: 1/2primitive on May 17, 2007, 07:31:18 pm

Very neat little bow, nice job on it.
      Sean

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: mullet on May 17, 2007, 08:24:30 pm

        That is one cool looking bow.

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: mamba on May 17, 2007, 08:37:53 pm

Awsome.love the work on the nocks and curves.

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: Jbell on May 17, 2007, 11:53:28 pm

That is as cool as It gets! Tips, tiller, handle, the runes, curves and especially the" Maiden" t-shirt, love it all. Bruce Dickinson would be "Runnin to the hills" If he saw that awesome bow.LOL! Sorry about the inside joke. ;)

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: jpitts on May 18, 2007, 01:02:04 am

I love it. Like Jbell said....too cool for words.....wow.....

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: GregB on May 18, 2007, 08:57:56 am

Very classey bow there. I like everything about it...the painting, nocks, lettering...and the change of grian color showing up in the handle is really nice! :)

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: Gordon on May 18, 2007, 08:36:10 pm

A very cool bow. I particularly like the nock work.

Title: Re: finished tuomi recurve "sleepy warrior"
Post by: a finnish native on May 19, 2007, 08:40:51 am

thanks all, for the kind words. I forgot to mention that I only used simple tools (an axe, knife, rasp, file and sandpaper). I never use electronic tools on my bows.