Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Pat B on March 10, 2013, 09:23:06 pm
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Here are 2 new bows I have just finished up. Both need more shooting. The longer of the 2 I made for myself. I pulled it out of the corner of shame after a long hiatis. She is 61 1/2" t/t, and pulls about 55#@26"(on my scale ::) ). She has cow horn top overlays, water snake skin backing(thanks Cipriano), hemp cord wrap set in Massey finish and a floppy rest.
I put this "to be bow" in the corner of shame when I found wind shakes along one edge. I super glued them and put her in the corner. That was a few years ago. I pulled her back out to see if she was worth messing with. I think she is. She is a sweet shooting bow. She did lift a grain on the handle riser because I got the limb too thin there, right at a wave in the limb. I added super glueing where she was lifting and a sinew wrap set in super glue.
The shorter bow will go on the raffle table at Twin Oaks for the Classic. It is sister billets that Ryano spliced then gave me the stave at the Classic 2 years ago. I have her tillered out to 26" but she is intended for a short draw and pretty light weight. I'm guessing about 35#@22 to 24". She might be a bit heavier. I used a mahogany overlay over the spliced handle because I had to thin the handle area a bit. I also used a cord wrap handle wrap set in Massey finish for strength but I thought the black handle looked good and a floppy rest. She is 56"t/t and has slightly flipped tips on her snakey limbs and mesquite overlays.
I photographed both bows together so thats why both are in one thread. I'll start with these group shots then get to the money shots.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/3-10-2013bows006_zps79651757.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/3-10-2013bows005_zps1456ca57.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/3-10-2013bows004_zps2d90d0b0.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/3-10-2013bows003_zpsaf6eaee1.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/3-10-2013bows002_zpsd495f1ee.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/3-10-2013bows001_zps8936f5df.jpg)
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...and the money shots.
First is the bow going on the Tenn Classic Raffle Table...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/3-10-2013bows007_zps313fef49.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/3-10-2013bows009_zpscf4e03f6.jpg)
...and the bow I made for myself...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/3-10-2013bows010_zpsa21493db.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/3-10-2013bows012_zpseceda155.jpg)
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Nice looking bows Pat.
Rob
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both look great Pat.i will try to win the one at the raffle.i need one of your bows for my collection.wish me luck.
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Nice work Pat. I like em both very much. It encourages me to see and hear the challenges that you had to overcome. I sometimes forget that you guys that make it seem so easy have to overcome the same challenges that those of less expereince do. Really nice work on those skins too. Danny
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Nicely done Sir! I got an old yew stave with a crack in the side that I've set aside. I superglued the crack as you have done. I sure hope it holds. This gives me hope. Josh
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They look good Pat. I enjoy seeing you post some bows. Do you think I could shoot one of your creations at the Classic this year?
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Good stuff ,Pat!
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Nice full draw shots there :)
I've never noticed those floppy arrow rests before. Neat
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Those are some beauties Pat. Always like your work. Great to see you have used the same location for your pictures over the years. It's like your signature now. ;D
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Sweet!
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Very nice looking bows Pat. I like the looks of the wrapped handles - do you dip the cord in the finish and then wrap or what is your method for that? Think I might have to try it!
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Very nice .. that ought to sell some raffle tickets :)
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Real nice, Pat. Got to make it to the classic and get my name in there this year!!
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Both very nice bows Pat, great attention to detail work there. That one for yourself looks hunter to me, would be a great deer bow
no doubt. Like the way they bend also.
Greg
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Mitch, I add the wrap then soak it with the Massey finish. Last night when I did this I just rolled up a paper towel and made a brush of sorts. I then dipped it in the finish and dobbed that on the cord wrap until it is all saturated, taking care around the leather floppy rest not to saturate it too. This morning it was all cured out and ready to go. It makes a great, all weather handle wrap and is cheap and easy to do.
Thanks everyone. I've enjoyed getting back into building and have come up with a few ideas I want to try now. ;D
Clint, any time, any bow.
Jesse, old habits die hard. ;) Glad to see you back in the loop. Sure would be nice to have some cheese curds with my cold beer at the Classic. ::)
Dictionary, I have a "How To" on the Floppy rest if you would like it. It is an invention of Mickie Lotz(The Ferrot)
Josh, my "corner of shame" has produced a few fantastic bows over the years. I never burn screw ups. They disserve another chance. It just has to be the right time for both of you. ;)
Danny, we have all been there. I've been doing this stuff for 25 years or more and my first 10 years were rediculous! ???
Seabass, both Twin Oaks and I appreciate that. I have a good feeling about your chances! 8)
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Really nice work Pat, very nice.... you're putting them out lately :)
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Lesken and Country, you will be winners if you come to the Classic. This little "come on" is just a very small part of it...but your dollars are welcomed in the jars! ;D
BB, this will be a great little deer bow. I'll need to make a set of Eastern Woodland hill cane arrows for her.
Thanks Kip. It really feels good to get back into it. I needed the respit but now I'm back. 8)
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Very nice set of bows Pat. I Always enjoy seeing your full draw shots.
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Thanks Okie, but you'll have to forgive the fake grin in the undrawn pics though. :-[
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You make some sweet bows Pat.
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Very nice bows!
What's the Classic :o
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Beautiful pair Pat,very nice job as usuall, glad to see ya back at it. :)
Pappy
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Good looking bows Pat. Your tips look nice!
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Nice work Pat. Good on you for breathin' life back in to that one.
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Thanks everyone.
DuBois, the Classic is the Tennessee Classic the mostest, bestest wood bow gathering in the world. Be there or be square!!! ;)
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Man, those are fine. I am gonna try my best to be there for my first visit to the Classic this year.
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Man Pat....those are sooooo nice....another good reason to come to the Classic....as if I needed another reason!
Lyle
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Two beauties, Pat. Like both.
They laying side by side in the first pics like woman and man. Will not be easy to devide such a dream - team.
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Pat you are a bow building machine. Two more incredible bows. The tillers look spot on and the profiles sure do show the quality of your work!. Very generous gift as well!
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Beautiful bows Pat!
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Thanks David. I hope you didn't fall into Puget Sound. :o
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Sweet looking bow Pat ;) Not a bad looking skin either :laugh:
PS.. I got the link you PMed me. It worked.
Thanks a lot!
Cipriano
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man pat them sure are nice looking! :o
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Both are beauties! Who ever gets the little osage bow is gonna be lucky. ;)
Greg
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Nice bows Pat! I'll have to throw in some $$ @ the raffle. Like those skins on your bow too.
Did you trim your beard? ;) have a gooder, dpg
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Someone's gonna LOVE that bow Pat, it's a beaut!
Kevin
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Very nice bow Pat, I love the water snake backing.
Kevin
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Georgious as always Pat, have always loved your bows they always have so much soul and personality. Excelent performers and companions also. Have a great time in Tennesse.
Kenneth
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really nice, those look like two bows that'll last a lifetime.
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Thanks guys.
I wish you could make it back to Tenn, Kenneth. Hope all is well in Pleasantville. ;)
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Oh man! Those are lovely!
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Pat, the unbraced side profile on the bows says it all on the fine job you done on tillering. Love them both. Really nice...
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Yesseree.Very nice pair of beauties.Very nice graceful lines on all profiles.Thanks for sharing.Generous gift of one too.I adopted the handle wrap and floppy rest some time ago too and like it's simplicity and looks.The color on the snake skin is an eye magnet too.
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Awesome, Pat! 8)
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Don't know how I missed this one. Sweet bows! Good on you to donate all that time to the raffle. If I won that bow at the raffle, I would love nothing more than to make some kid's day that did not have a REAL BOW.