Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Arrowind on October 10, 2011, 03:11:53 am
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My brother came for a visit several months ago and we did some shooting. We shot several designs and the one he liked best was a Mollegabet. He said, "If I had one that's the kind I would want."
I've made bows for my two other brothers for their birthday's. His is on October 17th and this is his bow.
I don't quite have a name for it so I'm calling it the Blue Dragon Bow....because of the dragons in the art work and the blue colors in the design.
The top limb says "Nathan Son of Jon (pronounced yawn)" and the bottom Limb says "Hero of Iceland". He served a mission for our church and lived in Iceland for 2 years. I know he helped some people there though he would not consider himself a hero I think he will like the title I've given him.
The handle is leather dyed blue with some tooling work and stitched together with black B50. The rope border on the limbs is painted with metalic silver acrylic paint but it's hard to see how it shines in these pics...
The arrow rest comes from the point of a dear antler I have from our late Uncle's property in Colorado. It should add some meaning....
Stats:
Mollegabet
Hickory
60" T2T
43lbs @ 28"
I think it bends a little too much near the fades and not enough through the rest of the working limbs but it shoots well and only took moderate set. Thanks for looking.
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Nicely done, that's a very unique bow! I'm sure your brother will be thrilled.
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Yep thats a wow bow! The finishing on that bow is awesome, nice gift!
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wow, something to be proud of right there. your brother will love it im sure.
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Very well done. Let's see, which is the emoticon for "envy"? >:D
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What a unique, decorative, piece of art! What a gift to receive, good job ;)
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Awesome detail in the artwork, well done.
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Beautiful bow,man that is blue. :) :) Love the detail work. :)
Pappy
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You got my bom vote very nice work, attractive bow. Ron
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Very stylish and nice tiller. Your brother should be proud.
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Mollegabets are one of my personal favorites, even built a couple ::), and that's a good one. dont believe there is anything wrong with your bend profile at all.
PS: since the levers on the limbs do not bend ya got to measure limb set/ follow at the lever fades not the tip. Sort of like the indicator needle on a spine tester....the weight moves a fraction and the indicator moves a whole lot more, eh? As far as Molle's go your's aint got any set 8)
rich
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sweet bow , nice detail , and they say hickory is second string wood :o
your Bro will be stoked
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Great looking bow and very neat story. I'm sure he will be pleased, Very thought out gift. Congratulations.
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Excellent bow and finish work! I really like the painted designs. Keep up the good work!
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Very well made bow, the artwork bumps it up a notch(imho) I think your brother will be very happy.
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That artwork is sweeet! Your bro will love it.
Jon
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Very nice bow. I love a well tillered Molly and this is a fine example. Your brother will be proud.
Jon W.
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Very nice.... a level to aspire to... Great detail !!!
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Love painted bows!
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Very cool bow.
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Great little bow and wonderful job on the art work and tying it all together...very, very cool stuff.
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Thanks guys! I really appreciate it! I have a huge amount of respect for so many of you as I have visited these forums and have seen your work. I apologize if I don't always comment.
It is one thing to hear a kind word from someone who has never made a bow. Those who don't really comprehend what has really gone into it. Though it is still very rewarding it is quite another thing to hear compliments on your work from others who really understand what it is to make a bow. Thank you!
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great bow ,nice art work,,, :)
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An awesome bow... I love the artwork, it makes your bow unique and very special. I think your tiller for a Holmegaard is perfect. They often trick your eye, and appear to be bending a lot in the fades. The fact that your bow has held together and taken very little set, indicates good tiller.
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Great work. BRAVO!!! Your bother is going to love it.
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You my friend are the greatest brother on earth bar none.
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Very well done!
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That's fantastic man!
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Simply gorgeous ;).....very nice. Your tiller looks perfect to me and I agree with Rich....you don't have set at all. :)
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very nice bow, love the colour, especialy like the dragons and the tiller looks spot on for a mollegabet
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Very nice and what a gift
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Thanks guys. I really appreciate the comments.
Here's a close up pic of the limbs.
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Dang that is a nice bow.
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That's a looker...beautiful artwork!