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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Bryce on June 09, 2012, 04:30:52 pm

Title: Thunderbird Bow (full draw added)
Post by: Bryce on June 09, 2012, 04:30:52 pm

In the Pacific Northwest Coast and many other places, Thunderbird is a giant supernatural bird who causes thunder and lightning. His weapons are lightning snakes which are carried beneath his wings. Lightning flashes when he throws the lightning snakes.
So naturally I had the idea of putting thunderbird feathers on the belly of a bow so that this bow would shoot arrows like thunderbird shoots lightning. I also am in the process of cresting some arrows with snake skin.

Made with Oregon White Oak.
T2T 61"
55#@28"


(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/8a6ae18e.jpg)


(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/e40da5b1.jpg)


(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/5a8835ff.jpg)

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/91d6e69a.jpg)

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/866e15ae.jpg)

Title: Re: Thunderbird Bow
Post by: lesken2011 on June 09, 2012, 04:34:38 pm

Very nice. Especially the art work!

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Post by: JW_Halverson on June 09, 2012, 04:45:28 pm

Ditto on the artwork!  I can hardly wait to see the full draw pics or the arrow pics!

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Post by: Peacebow_Coos on June 09, 2012, 05:27:42 pm

beautiful artwork and a sweet bow!

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Post by: SA on June 09, 2012, 06:38:29 pm

that looks real nice, the brace looks good can't wait for the full draw ,artwork is good to.

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Post by: osage outlaw on June 09, 2012, 06:39:15 pm

I like it!  Love the artwork

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Post by: ErictheViking on June 09, 2012, 07:11:22 pm

beautiful paint work and the brace pic looks great as well.

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Post by: Parnell on June 09, 2012, 07:57:46 pm

Interesting handle.  How high is your brace height in that picture? 

I'll be watching for full draw pictures, your artwork is outstanding!

Title: Re: Thunderbird Bow
Post by: Bryce on June 10, 2012, 03:55:58 am

The handle is made to fit right in the cup of your palm. Brace height is 5 3/4inches

Title: Re: Thunderbird Bow (full draw added)
Post by: Bryce on July 28, 2012, 11:15:03 pm

Full draw added fellas sorry it took so long

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Post by: RyanY on July 28, 2012, 11:18:17 pm

Missed this one the first time. I love that painting on there. Awesome work man.

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Post by: lostarrow on July 28, 2012, 11:22:23 pm

Heirloom. That will be cherished for generations to come.

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Post by: vinemaplebows on July 28, 2012, 11:29:37 pm

I like it...good artwork!

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Post by: Badly Bent on July 29, 2012, 01:47:51 am

Thats a nice bow there, great work.

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Post by: BowEd on July 29, 2012, 09:28:46 am

Very very nice Bryce.Everything about it shows patience and attention to detail.Gives me some more incentive for a 62" R/D slight bendy handle flat bow.How wide is the shooting shelf your shooting off of?

Title: Re: Thunderbird Bow (full draw added)
Post by: Bryce on July 29, 2012, 02:45:20 pm

Thank you all for the kind words.

Quote from: Beadman on July 29, 2012, 09:28:46 am

Very very nice Bryce.Everything about it shows patience and attention to detail.Gives me some more incentive for a 62" R/D slight bendy handle flat bow.How wide is the shooting shelf your shooting off of?

Thank you B, it shoots off the hand. Mid limb is 1 5/8" wide fades to 1/2" tips. Rabbit string silencers (rabbit was harvested with the bow so it was fitting)
I didn't give her a shelf or handle wrap bc I really likes the color of the heart wood fading out.

I really fell in love with this wood. It was super easy to follow the grain and shape this bow. Seeing the growth rings was impossible.
Tillered her to 30" for a friend. Sadly I called him and told him I had to hang onto it and that I would build another (which I did, minus the art)