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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Mark Anderson on May 13, 2011, 01:38:48 pm

Title: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: Mark Anderson on May 13, 2011, 01:38:48 pm

Well this one is Mulberry, first time working with it, and I love the stuff. Length is 67" TtT, 50#@28". Rawhide backed (didn't really need it but I've been blowing a few lately and got nervous). Stained with rit. Buckskin handle, built up leather shelf, true oil and lacquer finish. Tips are fiddle back maple and horn. Reflexed a bit. has 0 string follow and no set to speak of.
This is the fastest bow I've made to date and she hits where I point it.
Had to do a lot of straitening to get this one in line.
This was a really fun bow to make and I hope the recipient has even half that much fun shooting it.
Should be on it's the way the first of next week!
Hope you enjoy it!!!
Mark

Title: Re: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: Elktracker on May 13, 2011, 02:11:10 pm

Wow you did a really nice job on that all around! someone is gonna be so happy to have that! Nice job!

Title: Re: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: ErictheViking on May 13, 2011, 02:15:41 pm

SWEET! 8)

Title: Re: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 13, 2011, 02:23:01 pm

I love that strung and drawn profile, very well done.

Title: Re: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: Mark Anderson on May 13, 2011, 02:57:52 pm

Thanks guys. I will probably knock some of the shine off of it and give it a good rub down. I also forgot to get a strike plate put on. I'll do that tomorrow.
Mark

Title: Re: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: Steve Milbocker on May 13, 2011, 04:29:31 pm

Really nice looking bow.

Title: Re: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: dbb on May 13, 2011, 04:49:14 pm

That is one pretty bow!
Well done!

/Mikael

Title: Re: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on May 14, 2011, 04:11:06 am

looks like a great bow, good job :)

Title: Re: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: DEllis on May 15, 2011, 03:12:52 am

Really nice bow :)
Darcy

Title: Re: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: okie64 on May 15, 2011, 10:55:17 am

Nice lookin bow. Is it red or white mulberry?

Title: Re: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: tattoo dave on May 15, 2011, 11:32:28 am

That's a great looking bow Mark!! I'm sure I will have as much fun shooting it! ;) One of these times I'm gonna leave a comment like that, and it will actually show up on my porch. ;D

Title: Re: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: HatchA on May 15, 2011, 11:54:43 am

Very nice bow!  Someone's gonna be happy :)

Title: Re: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: Pat B on May 15, 2011, 12:24:38 pm

Very nice bow, Mark. Tiller is spot on!  It will sure put a smile on someones face.  ;D

Title: Re: Your Trade Bow is Finished!
Post by: Mark Anderson on May 16, 2011, 02:31:37 pm

Thanks again everyone.
Okie64; it is red mulberry. I haven't run into too much white mulberry here unless it is in someone's yard. This one was growing in a fence row at my folks place. It is actually a branch from a good sized tree.
Mark