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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: iowabow on July 16, 2012, 06:47:28 pm

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: iowabow on July 16, 2012, 06:47:28 pm

In addition to knappin, shootin, doing bow building events and pottery I made a couple of bows. This bow was made before the other. The idea was to build a 60# bow that was a little shorter so I could move around in the stand easier in the early part of the season. I was not watching the scale closely and over putted the bow while  looking at a part of the bow. I have a little set but it is 60#@24". I have fired this bow about 400 times also. I dont dress my bows up because I never really think there good enough.

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: Josh B on July 16, 2012, 07:10:20 pm

I've seen that bow in person.  It needs no "dressing up"!  The best of things are always better sans foo-for-all.  Well done John!  Josh

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: H Rhodes on July 16, 2012, 08:20:17 pm

A good bow doesn't need to be all fancied up to get my attention.... or to put meat in the freezer.  That tiller looks spot on to me. :)

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: lesken2011 on July 16, 2012, 08:33:28 pm

I'd say that one is good enough not to need any bells and whistles!!

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: randman on July 16, 2012, 09:09:32 pm

Looks plenty good enough to me....with or without fancy clothes. Love that color Osage gets. Too purty to cover up.

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: Will H on July 16, 2012, 10:10:41 pm

Killer John! Now go make some meat! >:D

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: JW_Halverson on July 16, 2012, 10:19:14 pm

Nobody is going to walk up to that and say, "Nice...uh, saladfork?"  That, sir, is nothing but a bow.  Great tiller, nothing to complain about there, either!!!

I always like'em best before any handle leather is applied, before paint or stain is laid on, or even finish.  When it's just a bow...and nuttin' mo'.  Mmmm, nice nekkid bow. 

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: coaster500 on July 16, 2012, 11:38:54 pm

Nice work!!!

Tiller looks great!!!

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: BowEd on July 17, 2012, 01:05:02 am

Nonsense John.I've seen this bow myself and have told you I liked it.It's just that I should'nt shoot it with a 24.5" draw that's all.LOL.If it works for you that's all that counts.Those young fellas we helped make bows over the last month or two can start to learn how to make some arrows now & so on & so on & so on.

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: Josh B on July 17, 2012, 01:38:17 am

Man, that's a nice rock in the picture, John!  I can't believe I carried that crappy thing up there! :-[  I'm glad that you found a good use for it.  Once again, very nice bow!  Josh

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: druid on July 17, 2012, 02:56:51 am

Good work, high weight for this short bows.

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: Pappy on July 17, 2012, 09:12:19 am

Nice job on that one. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: gstoneberg on July 17, 2012, 03:11:05 pm

Looks good John, that'd work well in a hog blind too.

George

Title: Re: summer time bow #2
Post by: iowabow on July 17, 2012, 03:37:48 pm

We need to talk about that in the near future. Maybe I can talk stringbean into going to texas with me in the next year.