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Title: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: half eye on July 12, 2012, 08:46:11 pm

Had to share this with all of ya. A while back I gave some wood bows to a neighbor, a 14 yrs old guy that's a natural. Well yesterday he went and did a glueup. Black ash belly and white ash backing.

He made the bow 58" ntn, 65# @ 28" (he draws 27" so he's drawin about 62#). He likes to do his tillering with a scraper only, and here is what he came up with. I think it's just terrific and told him so. I didn't get too many pics cause he was so excited he flat wouldn't stand too still. 8)

Enjoy the pics
rich

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: bubby on July 12, 2012, 08:59:36 pm

learning at the feet of the master, got a nice bend on that one too, Bub

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: Pat B on July 12, 2012, 09:11:13 pm

Come on Rich, we know thats one of your bows.  ;)  Excellent bow, Buckshot. The full draw tiller is about as perfect as it gets. Well done!!!  8)

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: soy on July 12, 2012, 09:15:26 pm

Spot on ;)

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: coaster500 on July 12, 2012, 09:29:14 pm

Only 65#s  >:D

sweet bender, I like it....  well done!!!

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: Badly Bent on July 12, 2012, 09:44:58 pm

Nice work buckshot, if thats your first bow rich is right, you are a natural. Enjoy that bow its a dandy but I'm betting
you'll be making more. Show em' all to us when you do because you do nice work.
Greg

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: seabass on July 12, 2012, 09:58:45 pm

nice work passing it on Rich.he has a nice tiller on that one.i'd say he is hooked.

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: lesken2011 on July 12, 2012, 10:09:00 pm

Rich, I'd say you rubbed off on him pretty good. That sure looks like one of your bends. Sweet!! 8)

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: toomanyknots on July 12, 2012, 11:27:05 pm

Good tiller!

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: tattoo dave on July 13, 2012, 12:20:28 am

Thats one fine bow! Is he gonna dress it up any?

Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: Postman on July 13, 2012, 12:22:03 am

Excellent bpw - congrats on getting him hooked!

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: Bryce on July 13, 2012, 12:25:44 am

That tiller is killer! Good job.

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: JonW on July 13, 2012, 12:44:09 am

Nice job Buckshot. You got a heckuva teacher there buddy.

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: lostarrow on July 13, 2012, 01:00:24 am

You obviously know how to teach what you know . And the lad knew how to learn. Great job on both of you!!!!!!

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: gstoneberg on July 13, 2012, 01:10:03 am

Love that bend.  Way to pass it on Rich!

George

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: ErictheViking on July 13, 2012, 01:19:51 am

Beautiful bend on that baby, good work

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: Josh B on July 13, 2012, 02:33:05 am

Tiller doesn't get any better than that!  Well done!  Josh

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: randman on July 13, 2012, 03:15:52 am

That bend is about as perfect as it gets. Now you've done it Rich, gone and got that boy addicted. He's definitely a natural and having a master to learn from is a real plus.

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: half eye on July 13, 2012, 06:42:03 am

Thanks so much for the nice comments, Ya he's really proud of it. It aint perfect and has about 1" of set but it shoots hard and quick.

Forgot to say he does have a name, and yes Tyler pics up stuff real quick. But I think the best part is actually knowin a young man that would rather fish and hunt than play video games. The bow is going to get finished for sure, just wanted to try and get pics while he was still workin on it so later on he would have a rememberance. Will post pics when he gets it all done.I guess the plan is a hand grip wrap and clear oil finish. Think he's gonna join up on the site too, when his mom gets to it.

Ya, he's allready got the second set glued up....a elm backed elm.
rich

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: Pappy on July 13, 2012, 06:57:12 am

That's sweet,tiller is prefect,great job young man,looks like you had a good teacher. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: Del the cat on July 13, 2012, 07:40:19 am

Yup, that kids got the eye and feel for it.
Del

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: druid on July 13, 2012, 12:03:14 pm

Young man has talent. Tiller is great, good work for both of you.

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: MWirwicki on July 13, 2012, 12:20:54 pm

Good on ya, Rich!  Thrilled to death to see the young folks carrying it on. 

Buckshot:  Now that's a mighty fine bow you've got going there!  Great job!  Now, practice - practice - practice.  Then make some meat this Fall. 

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: rossfactor on July 13, 2012, 02:30:04 pm

Excellent work.  Strong kid too, pulling 62 at 14 y/o.

GAbe

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: Dvshunter on July 13, 2012, 10:23:48 pm

Truly the best part of it ask is passing it on.
Wk done on a great bow.

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: Almostpighunter on July 14, 2012, 01:33:50 am

What a great bend! Wonderful tiller job, that deserves some big congrats!

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: dbb on July 15, 2012, 01:08:23 pm

Can only agree with the others,even with an expert tutor that is an excellent bow! Well done!
By the way..if he pulls 62# now,what will he do when he is fully grown up?...Just cut a tree and string it? ;)

/Mikael

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 15, 2012, 03:28:54 pm

I agree.  A very nice bend on that bow, and good tutoring from a very talented bowyer.

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: nativenoobowyer86 on August 24, 2012, 11:43:13 am

Awesome bend, and it sounds like a great time :)

NNB

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: SLIMBOB on August 24, 2012, 08:04:38 pm

Spot on perfect tiller!

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: half eye on August 24, 2012, 09:06:54 pm

nnb & slim.....thanks for the comments, I'll make sure to tell Tyler.
rich

Title: Re: Buckshot's first bow, it's a monster
Post by: Youngboyer2(billyf) on August 24, 2012, 10:02:16 pm

...Nice shorty, and powerful too!