Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Lombard on July 07, 2011, 11:40:05 pm
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My wife, thankfully came home from the hospital after being gravely ill. So this week I've been her nurse, and when she has been sleeping, which has been a lot, I've been scraping away. This little project helped keep me from completely losing my mind.
So between nursing and mincing over rule changes I managed to get this one about ready. Need to build a string and serve it up is about it.
Winged Elm, 64" ntn, 1 5/8" at the dips tapering to 3/8" at the tips, Osage tip overlays, & pulling 50 pounds at 28 inches.
I'm pleased with the smooth draw and just how quiet it is. This one will be donated to the Alabama Society of Traditional Bowmen, if they'll have it. They raise money for the likes of Children's Hospital, a worthy cause if ever there was one.
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Lombard,
that bow is absolutely SWEET, and that unbraced and full draw look perfect, sir.
rich
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Yes Sir! That looks sweet! The tiller is dead on. I'll have to catch the second shoot but mine is coming your way also.
ps. is Sterling part of that group? If so tell him I said hi. ;)
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Ooooo....ahhhhhh. nice lines all around on that one Dave. Is that from the stash you cut this winter? And did you use a plastic bag and dye for the finish effects on the back. It turned out dang nice man. Im sure they'll have that one to raise money for charity. God bless you sir
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What a beauty. Love the back. Looking good in the full draw shot too. 8) Thanks for sharing.
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thats a beauty !! i would bid on that one.
what part of Al. are you in ?
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That's one great looking bow! I hope your wife feels better and recovers quickly.
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Nice job on that one sir! Love that unbraced profile. ;)
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Awesome bow!! Absolutely love the dye job.. Great bow...
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Great looking bow. I really like the way you finished the back. I will be sending you a PM.
Sterling and Krista are part of the group...if they aren't looking for sunken treasure or caribou hunting in Alaska or on a spring bear hunt or something like that. Bill
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Damned Nice Bow...and and even better Gesture....Awesome Job Lombard
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Dang Dave. You've outdone yourself this time. Someone is going to be a VERY happy camper.(punn intinded) ;D
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Very nice bow,I am working on a winged elm,hope it turns out as nice as that
one. :)
Pappy
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Very cool bow I like the paint job.Ron
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Very good bow!!!
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Lovely bow, how did you finish the back? Looks stunning.
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That is a beautiful bow! Love the back! Stunning!! :o :D ;D
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If you can't get to the State Championship shoot, the return address on the box is good. You don't have to get in a rush, the Childrens' Hospital shoot is in March of next year. If possible, I would like to get the bow at the dinner, actually Chris, he's the president, and let people see it and start drooling and saving their pennies. Eric Krewson made the bow for the last Childrens' shoot, the year prior, Bud Kent and I made a knife for the auction. Bill
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Definitely like to see more pics! Good job on everything!
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Thank you all so very much for the kind words.
Same idea to get the patterns as what RyanO does with the leather dye. I used Ritt dye, and instead of the bag, some old ratty wool cloth all frayed to crap. Used a base color of Florida Orange, and then did the different patterns with forest green, scarlet, and royal blue. It is the first time trying the dye like this, and it was fun experimenting with the patterns. Ended up with the tip overlays because I made a mistake on the nocks, and didn't want to shorten the bow any.
Hope to see you in August Bill, if not I'll get the bow shipped to you.
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Beautiful bow, and I hope your wife and the best, God is with us, Greetings
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I'm glad to see that date, Bill. It will give me more time to get the bow finished without rushing for my donation.
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The leather handle wrap was the last piece of suitable leather that I had. It had to be stretched a good bit to close the gap, so it was soaked in warm water to try and ease it together during stitching. I guess as it dried it was just to much as one of the stitches pulled through the leather.
Took it off and added a hemp wrap instead. It took twelve and a half yards of #20 hemp to wrap the grip. Set in white school glue, and when that was dry, a couple coats of matte acrylic.
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Presented it to the ASTB this afternoon at the Tannehill shoot, hopefully it will raise some money for the kids. Eddie, Sterling says to say hello right back at you, and he means to get back down there sometime.