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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: druid on April 27, 2012, 11:02:29 am

Title: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: druid on April 27, 2012, 11:02:29 am

One day young man came into my shop and asked me to make for him a bow that looks similar to my old pyramid locust bow, but lighter. Yesterday I finaly finished it. It is 68" ntn pyramid, little over 2" wide at fades. One of the strange things: I have about two dozen staves cutted in one forest. All of them are prone to crysaling very much! This is one of them. What is interesting: they do not take much set along with getting crysals. Tiller of this bow should be total elyptical but finished whiped. I had to avoid crysaling that starts very early, on the first brace (before pulling further) and to avoid big nasty dead knot in one limb. Low set, smooth draw. On one pic it is side by side with my good old bow.
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(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/765/15723229.jpg)
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Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: JonW on April 27, 2012, 11:57:02 am

Very nice example Druid. I have been using Locust some lately and am pleased with the results I'm getting. You have inspired me to try a pyramid next.

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: Pappy on April 27, 2012, 12:55:16 pm

Another nice one.You are a bow making machine,love you work and enthusiasm.  :) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: ErictheViking on April 27, 2012, 01:48:48 pm

Looks like your heavy beast right down to the knots. good job preventing chrysals with your tiller. love this one too.

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: Adam on April 27, 2012, 03:43:28 pm

Very nice, as always!

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: Sparrow on April 27, 2012, 03:57:27 pm

That is a fine looking bow !  '  Frank

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: PeteC on April 27, 2012, 05:32:26 pm

Another beauty Druid.The BL is very pretty. Seems like it could be working at the fades a little more,but,maybe it's just my eyes  . Great job. God bless

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: okie64 on April 27, 2012, 05:40:19 pm

I always enjoy lookin at your bows. Another Beauty!

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: coaster500 on April 27, 2012, 10:21:08 pm

Another example of a skill level I don't possess :)  Very nice!!

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: lesken2011 on April 27, 2012, 11:09:27 pm

Fantastičan!!


The best way I can think of to compliment you on a great job!

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: soy on April 28, 2012, 01:00:48 am

You are GOOD! And you prove it time after time...im a big fan ;D

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: doulosparachristos on April 28, 2012, 02:30:41 am

i get excited every time i see a Druid post; i know i'm going to see something amazing. you sire, are an inspiration!
Roy

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: druid on April 28, 2012, 04:48:22 am

Thank you very much for coments my friend! Every time I am doing my best, but with different results. :) As PeteC said, this bow should work more in the inner limbs to match the front profile but I wasnt able to do it cause crysals. Will fix that in some of the next bows. :-)

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: Del the cat on April 28, 2012, 10:40:46 am

That looks great, I like the look of the back.
Del

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: Badger on April 28, 2012, 10:55:59 am

  Great looking bow, no cheating or faking with locust it either came out good or chrysaled!

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: mullet on April 28, 2012, 09:19:43 pm

Druid, your bows amaze  me everytime I see one. The Tiller is always spot on and it seems like you are not afraid to experiment with different styles. Thanks for another nice bow.

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: H Rhodes on April 29, 2012, 05:16:57 am

Excellent!  I love your posts.  I always look forward to your next one.  The tiller is always close to perfect.  You really make some some fine looking bows.

Title: Re: Black locust pyramid, 48# 30"
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 29, 2012, 10:57:28 am

Very nice bow. I have some BL calling me too but it needs more drying time. It's been awhile since I've used it. Jawge