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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: druid on November 04, 2011, 01:06:05 pm

Title: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: druid on November 04, 2011, 01:06:05 pm

Before month or so a friend of mine asked me to make bow for him. He gave me dimensions and specification for shape. He wanted "sharka" pattern on the back, darkened belly, adjusted to 28" draw but able to hold on 31-32". He wanted also 60# on 28" and to be fast bow without many character. I havent any other solution than reflexed bl pyramidal bow. This bow is 72" ntn, 1 3/5 wide at widest part of the limb and under 1/2 at nocks. Brace height is 6". Had almost 2" of relex and now has a little more than 1".It was curved and I had to align it with steam bend. Belly was darkened with walnut stain and finished with mix of pig fat and beewax. This is set after hundred shots. This is result, lightnin' fast....
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9105/prebrejsa.jpg)
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2732/relaxq.jpg)
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/5246/brejs.jpg)
(http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4879/fulls.jpg)
(http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/7942/cropfull.jpg)

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: thomas h on November 04, 2011, 01:09:13 pm

you build some of the coolest bows-------------------------- 8) 8)

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: ErictheViking on November 04, 2011, 01:20:25 pm

What a beast!.....I love it!. your bows have me searching for usable knotty limbs or saplings. just another sweet piece of work.

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: Pat B on November 04, 2011, 02:03:54 pm

I'm always impressed by your bows, Druid. I love the character, your wood choices and your excellent execution to creat great bows. A beautiful, well tillered bow! Very nice!!!  8)
  Wiull you show us the back?

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: druid on November 04, 2011, 02:08:05 pm

Thank you very much my friends.  :) I am doing my best with these bows.
For some reason I couldn't make better picture of the back, sorry...  :(
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/4835/fejsing.jpg)

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: blackhawk on November 04, 2011, 02:41:33 pm

No need to be sorry..I can see it well enough,and what I see is fantastic<----thats an understatement

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: Matt S. on November 04, 2011, 03:02:44 pm

Excellent work as usual!

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: TurtleCreek on November 04, 2011, 03:07:08 pm

Very nice, love it!

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: Josh B on November 04, 2011, 07:49:02 pm

As usual from Druid, another masterpiece!  Well done, sir!       Josh

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: Keenan on November 04, 2011, 09:48:50 pm

Druid, Your bows are always a pleasure to see. You skills as a bowyer are very impressive and insiring. Another exceptional bow. Well done.

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: Badger on November 04, 2011, 09:54:33 pm

  Very nice job, your friend shoul dbe very happy. Steve

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: johnston on November 04, 2011, 10:05:36 pm

druid if I ever get to hunt truly dangerous game, say like a T-rex, I want you to build the bow. Awesome weapon man, awesome!

Lane

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: cracker on November 04, 2011, 11:06:30 pm

Druid this is a very cool bow I am envious of you're skills.Ron

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: dbb on November 05, 2011, 12:03:58 am

Another brutal beauty from you,i really like the style!
I may have to chop down the maple saplings i had an eye on for a while just to try and make one myself ;)

/Mikael

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: druid on November 05, 2011, 07:16:45 am

Thank you friends very much.  :)  It seems that I had a little more luck with this bow.  ;) Interesting thing about is that it is not heat treated (except steam aligning in the handle). This is very good design for bl.
I found one more pic where the pattern is more visible.
(http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/6964/dscf0633x.jpg)

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: Del the cat on November 05, 2011, 07:20:48 am

Great bow as usual :)
I like that first pic.
Del

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: swamp yeti on November 05, 2011, 03:42:17 pm

Very nice bow,like that black locust.

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: coaster500 on November 05, 2011, 07:18:30 pm

Neverovatna posao! Voleo bih da dođem u svoj dom i gledajte da radite svoju magiju. Ako ste ikada otvoriti škole želim da se prijavite.

Amazing work :)

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: medicinewheel on November 06, 2011, 04:30:29 pm

Great bow druid!

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: PeteC on November 07, 2011, 11:06:37 pm

Very nice bow.It does look like a "beast". Good job. God Bless

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: soy on November 08, 2011, 12:44:53 am

Bravo!!! Love the druid flare, you don't e en need to see the name, you know a druid masterpiece when you see it! Well done ;)

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: druid on November 08, 2011, 02:46:46 am

Thank you very much friends. I am waiting for the new owner to hear is he completely satisfied with this bow. I had some problems with colour for pattern, it was not good quality this time.  :P
I am truying to make at least one bow per week, i can not make more- too much other things take my time.  :(

Title: Re: Black locust pyramidal bow 70# 30"
Post by: soy on November 08, 2011, 05:32:25 am

Im lucky to have time to make one every 1-2 months, keep up the good work!