Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: blackhawk on July 08, 2012, 05:47:29 pm
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Ive always liked this bow...its so fricking cool. And ive always wanted to try and make one. Last weekend while I was out grabbing a few last minutes supplies to refloor my other house I went and checked the red oak stock for fun. And by lucky chance I found a perfect bias ringed board 1"x3" with zero run outs dead straight grain on the face of the board and along the sides. Im more of a board hater than lover,but I couldnt let this board to be destined as a lifeless something or another. I knew even before I got home what I was going to make of it. And that was to attempt a reproduction as close as I possibly could of Tims bow. It only took me a wee lil time to have it shooting over the same weekend(last weekend). And it took me probably 3 times the amount of time hand painting it(much longer decorating it than actually making it).
The stats are the exact same as Tims......(well...almost)
64" ntn.....2.5" wide at the fades.....2" wide where it sweeps into the eiffel tower levers....1/4" wide at the nocks(except i glued tip overlays on instead of tie on nocks)...the poundage is in the upper 50's....after I glued the overlays on it had 1/4" of setback....after 125 arrows it has only a 1/2" of string follow,so it only took 3/4" of total set....and at rest it sits at 1/8" of string follow....thats amazing set results for a red oak board. and it only weighs 17.8 ounces. it does have a slight bend in the handle.
Here she is...the first few pics are via Tims style of photos(you ole timers know why)...cheers
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_0163.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_0157.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_0158.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_0144.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_0151.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_0164.jpg)
Thanks for looking....this is another case of pictures dont do this one justice...oh well...it still gives ya enough flavor i hope
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Good looking bow but, but, but who is the smooth faced guy holding it? 8)
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That a beauty, I would imagine she shoots as good as he looks.
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Awesome! I remember reading about that bow and I attempted one, way too early on, and it turned out to be all splinters and profanity. You nailed it!
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Well, its not a Bengals bow, but I guess its still OK ;D ;D
Just kidding, that is one cool looking bow. You are the master of the tiny tips.
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Nice job on the repro, Bhawk. You did a might fine job on the decoration. I'm one of them ol' timers, ya know.
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Great looking bow........Awesome!
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The hawkman strikes again !!
Good job on the bow ,but be careful who your calling old !!
have fun
Guy
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Wow! That paint job must have been real finicky, would have left me real tense. ;D
Very nice bow!
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Looks awesome! I bet it shoots even better than it looks!
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Just like the wizard of oz starts out black and white fades to color ....watch for falling houses ???
Really enjoy your methods of presentation, nice looking bow to boot
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Haha lee...that smooth faced good looking guy is me 8)
Thanks badger..i was hoping youd like it,seeing how you had the oppurtunity to see and shoot Tims....didnt Sal end up getting his bow?
Thanks hrhodes....go get another board and try again ;)...n give me a buzz if ya need any help
Thanks clint...im gonna make me a steelers bow yet thatll kick the bengals bow you make >:D
Thanks Matt ya ole timer
Thanks country
Thanks Guy...face it pal your old...sorry to break the news to ya
Thanks joducus..yeah...it took me a few sessions doing the finish work cus it was very tedious,but glad i saw it thru cus it turned out well in the outcome
Thanks rufledt...it shoots alright ;)
Thanks soy...never thought about that..lol
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That is a mighty fine bow! Nicely done. Jawge
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Great job blackhawk! That's one cool lookin bow :)
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That is on fine looking bow.The art work looks awesome.I cant wait to get to touch and hold it.And who are you kidding "good looking" LOL
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Now ya' done it! You made a perfectly good piece of trim into a weapon! Good art work man, nice lack of set as well.
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Incredible! One of my favorite bows you've made!
Jon
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Nice Hawkman !!!
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Great job on the gar bow Blackhawk, I remember looking at pictures of the original several times, looks like you did a perfect recreation in every aspect.
Greg
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That is really nice....consider me inspired. Thanks
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Very nice bow! Congrats!
If you could post a full draw pic from the side, this would be great :)
By the way, do have a possibility to measure the arrowspeed?
BR,
gian-luca
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Very nice work! I've thought about reproducing that bow a time or two. I wouldn't do it the justice that you have. I wonder if anyone will reproduce a bow made now a days in twenty years? Josh
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Love it,very nice job. :)
Pappy
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Thanks to everyone for all the nice comments...mucho appreciated. ;) :D
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It looks like you're the master of scary thin tips! :o Good job, Sir!!
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Great job reproducing that bow. Always thought that bow looked scary thin at the tips and wanted to try to make one myself. Very cool work.
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Amazing work Chris. That paint job would have left me dizzier than normal. Your confidence in what you do shows through in the bows you tackle! KUDOS!
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Oh yeah....I do like that for sure. Very nice.
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Man I can't wait to see this one in person!!! Looks really awesome Chris!! I bet that paint job took a steady hand. Great work!!! How do you say it.... "thats some straight up blackhawk bow porn there...lol
Jon
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great job Chris.you make some mighty fine bows brother.truely inspiring.who is that stranger holding it?LOL.keep it up,i want to see all of them.
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Well I went over to Blackhawks today to sew on a leather grip on my osage bow and got to touch and hold Chris's board bow. Iy is even better in person.He does have a great talent.
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Thanks guys ;)
Jon(straightarrow)im sure youll get to see it soon
Hey Bob...thanks and welcome to primitive archer