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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: hammertime on July 23, 2007, 11:04:07 pm

Title: Bow for a Cause
Post by: hammertime on July 23, 2007, 11:04:07 pm

I made this bow for an auction to beneift a friend with bone cancer.  It is bamboo backed Red Birch Core, and Maple belly.  The handle and tips are glued up Brazillian Cherry and bamboo.  63" long, 3/8" tapering to 1 1/2" at the fades.  52 pounds at 26", the wraps cover a small fret in the upper limb.  It's holding up well, and shooting great.  A dear antler serves as the rest.  Finished with Tru Oil. 

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Title: Re: Bow for a Cause
Post by: venisonburger on July 24, 2007, 12:07:53 am

Good for you, you're friend is lucky to have you, hope you raise lots of money.
VB

Title: Re: Bow for a Cause
Post by: Pat B on July 24, 2007, 12:39:45 am

Very nice Hammertime. How does she shoot?  Pat

Title: Re: Bow for a Cause
Post by: jpitts on July 24, 2007, 01:24:19 am

Looks like she'd be a rocket launcher...Beautiful

Title: Re: Bow for a Cause
Post by: medicinewheel on July 24, 2007, 03:20:32 am

within two years i saw both my oldest friends die of cancer (one had bone cancer)  before they reached their 45th year; that's how old i am now. my father died one year before that of cancer, also. i was able to accompany them for very far. any chance to be of help contains a chance for oneself. tell your friend my best wishes, please!

.....AND that is one really nice bow; really like the strung profile!!

frank

Title: Re: Bow for a Cause
Post by: Pappy on July 24, 2007, 05:48:43 am

Very nice bow and really nice jester.That is a good friend. :) :) Hope you friend dose well.
   Pappy

Title: Re: Bow for a Cause
Post by: DanaM on July 24, 2007, 06:48:04 am

What can I say except this justs reinforces my belief that primitive archers are the best. Hope all
goes well for your friend. Awesome bow.

Title: Re: Bow for a Cause
Post by: Hillbilly on July 24, 2007, 11:41:21 am

Great looking bow (love the profile), and best wishes for your friend. I lost my dad to cancer a little over a year ago, it's a rough thing to go through with family or friends.

Title: Re: Bow for a Cause
Post by: OldBow on July 24, 2007, 12:31:34 pm

Bow might be named "Compassion".
Very nice contribution to your friend.  I assume this is an R/D bow from its shape which is my favorite.  Nicely done and bookmarked for July Backed Bow of the Month.

Title: Re: Bow for a Cause
Post by: hammertime on July 24, 2007, 08:50:19 pm

Thanks fo the kind words everybody.Pat the bow shoots great smooth to draw,fast and whisper quiet it's one of my favorites so far.I am working on a quiver and arrows to complete the set,better get to work.Thanks again.

Title: Re: Bow for a Cause
Post by: hammertime on July 28, 2007, 12:03:47 pm

added pictures of tips thanks

Title: Re: Bow for a Cause
Post by: hammertime on July 28, 2007, 12:14:48 pm

another full draw picture

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