Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: warpath on October 21, 2012, 12:15:57 am
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Here's a bow that I made from a piece of endgrain osage 1/4" thick, then backed with 1/8" hickory and added a 10" purpleheart handle riser. There are antler tip overlays and then faced with alligator tail from the back rather than the belly for that nice raised look. This bow is 54" overall, 52" NTN, 2" wide at the fades tapering down to 5/8" at the tips. The handle is 1 1/8" wide and wrapped with black cowhide leather and accented with red artificial sinew. I also wrapped in between each scale for added strength.
I had to flatten the bottom of each scale on the belt sander since they are really dense boney plates. This took about 2hrs for each limb because I had to take my time and not sand through the skin that connects each plate. Once everything was laminated together and tillered out, I stained the remaining hickory a dark fuscia to accent the naturally black scales and whitetail tip overlays. She pulls 32# @ 20". I've have pulled this bow to 23" but she feels more comfortable at 20" and flings an 20" 5/16" arrow with some decent speed. Those bony plates caused a little stiffening about midlimb on both sides, But they don't affect the performance as of yet. Not sure if I'm going to sell, trade, or give this bow to the Mrs. yet. (She really wants this bow in a bad way!! :) ) Either way, I'm going to shoot her for awhile since there are some squirrels in the attic that need to be evicted! >:D Hope you guys enjoy the pics.
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More pics.
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BOW OF THE YEAR!!!! That is the coolest bow I have ever seen I love it man. Great job. I can't wait till I can make something even half as cool as that. Much respect.
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warpath, outstanding and unique, sir. The title suits the bow perfectly, and the whole package is great. WOW sort of sums it up.
rich
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Sweet looking bow love the gator on it did you get the gator your self.
Rob
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Trapper- Sadly I did not get the gator myself. Not many of them here in Jersey. I have enough to make a few more like it. Thinking of making a longbow to match. It's flattening the boney plates under the skin that takes a long time. Took me 2hrs to flatten for each limb and there's only 16" of gator per limb. A full longbow will take awhile to make but I've already started! ;D I'll post pics when it's done, but that'll be awhile since I have other projects in the meantime. I don't even know what I would charge/trade for it if I was to part with it. The Mrs. told me last night that if I do sell/trade it away that I'd better make one for her or I'm in trouble! :-[
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Nice job, Warpath. Very unique looking bow, for sure!! :)
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That gator looks crazy cool. Nice job on the bow all around but the skins is truely unique. Danny
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That's a seriously wicked looking creation there! The mass from the gator on the limbs give it any hand shock?
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There's this pesky dragon that won't stop burning down my neighbor's house, can you come down here and slay it for me?
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Sled- There's no handshock at all! I love shooting it!! 8) @ squirrels have already been evicted with it and 4 more to go. >:D The bow is heavier because of the boney plates. Weighs about 2lbs but shoots really smooth. Just started working on a longbow version of this bow.
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Tortoise- Sure!!!! Need more dragon skin so I can make a whole bunch of these. Only have enought to make between 3-5 more and I don't think it will be enough!!! >:D
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Very cool.
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Excellent bow! Makes me think of that snapping turtle one that Judo Point made.
Extremely creative and beautiful.
Like you, alligators arent near me either. Any idea on where to get some hides?
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Vyadha- I found mine on Ebay. Bought a whole hide so be prepared to spend some $$$$$! They're not cheap! :(
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Sadly I did not get the gator myself. Not many of them here in Jersey.
Yeah, you gotta go up to New York for those!
There's this pesky dragon that won't stop burning down my neighbor's house, can you come down here and slay it for me?
Look for the nest, the little ones make great cigarette lighters! Just squeeze the belly. Just don't ever try to take one on airplane!
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Oh, and by the way, this bow is really an eye catcher and cool beyond words.
And for some reason every time I look at the full draw pic I hear a Cajun voice in the back of my mind shouting, "Choot 'em! Choot 'em in da haid!" Why is that?
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JW- You just made me laugh so hard my sides hurt now!! :D
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Funny, I have the same effect on women. Usually right after I ask them out.
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Jw-
Perhaps ya aughta get a bow like warpaths.
Then all you have to do is find a maiden in distress.
A dragon slayer never wants for female companionship.
There is a proven formula.
Just saying....
Back on topic,
It reminds me of an extreme version of the snapping turtle bow posted some time back.
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I remember that turtle bow. That was pretty awesome!!! I would probably trade the dragon bow for the turtle bow, but not just yet.
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That is one cool bow, I'd love to turn up at a field shoot with that baby and watch the jaws drop open in awe.
Not many Gators or Dragons round here, mind it's just the job for shootin' Orcs... plenty of of those :o
Del
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Ill start looking on ebay. That bow is unique. Im going to have build one sometime!
Very very nice.
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Cool bow Warpath. I can see why the wife would want that one, if she's a good wife you should probably let her have it. ;)
Greg
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Warpath just remember if the Mrs. is not happy nobody is happy at least that is the way it is at my house you did a awesome job on the bow what did you use to glue the gator down with & if you do decide to trade that bow leave me know it is wild looking well done.
Rob
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Hey guys, The Mrs. is playing it smart and waiting to see what else I make with the Gator skin before she lays claim to something. (Smart woman!! ;) ) I'd rather give her this one and make a few heavy hitters to sell/trade not to mention one for my self!
Trapper- Pm me with email info. That way when I get one I feel like selling or trading I can message you. It won't be for a few weeks but I now have a few of them in the works. >:D
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Hey there everyone!! This bow is finally up for trade. Check out what I'm looking for on the Trading Post section or just PM me. Be safe all! :D
G
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thats a cool bow Warpath....I like the name. I'd like to see it in use on the warpath >:D
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now that's pretty cool!
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Sorry I missed that 1... wow! :o
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Very cool bow. Nice job!
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Thanks again guys. If anyone has a bow to trade PM me. Need a 35-40# @ 27" for the Mrs.. Would prefer a character selfbow, but all offers will be considered. This bow can be yours for the right offer. Comes with the arrows pictured and a bowsock!! 8)
G
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Very cool and definitely a unique bow. Love seeing people try new ideas. Well done
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Very cool Warpath! I love it you did a very nice job on that. That's definitely a bow to be proud of!