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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Stringman on March 28, 2013, 11:03:13 am

Title: "grace"
Post by: Stringman on March 28, 2013, 11:03:13 am

I've been really hustling to get this trade bow finished up. After the first bow came in light I was feeling the pressure to not be left behind. I had carved this piece down several years ago and then stuck it up in the ceiling to wait for the right time. Guess that time was now.

This bow is 64" ttt and pulls 50#@26". It is a bend thru the handle with an interesting squiggle right where the hand fits. The tips were flipped after I piked 5" off the original stave and that was it for heat corrections. There were some drying cracks in the belly that I never could get below so they became part of the bow.

Other than that this was a very straight forward build. Finished off with red tail boa side split for the back and whitetail/buff horn laminated for the tips. The two tone leather handle helps to tie it all together.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/65F77C05-BC28-4BB0-807F-957035099821-4639-0000070744903F75_zps081a8393.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/83755784-F084-48E8-B33D-480631DA506D-4639-000007073E8308BB_zps884ea10d.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/62D320E8-1470-4389-B877-8C10A26D5D34-4639-000007072B2AF24E_zps549b2325.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/05C15A28-3047-4F48-BBA3-1EE791C5DD4B-4639-0000070732FB245A_zpsd6ce5e07.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/B6C2F5E6-274E-4BF3-A559-6097E3906FF5-4639-00000707390A2D22_zpsbb12bdda.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/DFB0C870-570F-4AC0-88CC-1F8365BB6A0A-4639-000007074B17AE99_zpsf5da941a.jpg)

And the "rest of the story", for all you Paul Harvey fans.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/FD7C1711-461C-4E09-AF01-BEEE96787537-4639-0000070758D0D4F8_zps145ee3ec.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/E6913E62-DA20-4A4F-8D60-B1A2EE7FB87E-4639-000007075EB45A1D_zps569e4f25.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/43D76251-7F30-4A50-A8D5-71652943AFB0-4639-00000707641D0050_zps707202b3.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/AA047399-01A7-4CC7-BD2D-C0210871C89D-4639-0000070751E2F83A_zpsc53c0875.jpg)

Thanks for viewing
Scott

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: Parnell on March 28, 2013, 11:14:37 am

Very nice looking bow.  I like the skin colors and the tip overlay combinations!

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: WillS on March 28, 2013, 11:15:21 am

Love it.  Does that wiggly handle make you cant the bow, or does it somehow cancel itself out so it holds straight?

Nice skin as well - is it a true red tail (Bcc) or a common (Bci)?  I only ask I'm a boa breeder in the UK and the colours look like a common to me.  Not that it takes anything away from this lovely bow!

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: blackhawk on March 28, 2013, 11:49:11 am

Sweet Scott...someone outta like that....except for me cus I hate osage bows  ::)  :laugh:.....riiiiiiiiight  ;D

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 28, 2013, 11:58:05 am

Turned out just dandy man. It will be treasured by its new owner, that is certain......And thanks to the shadows, we dont have to see your ugly mug in the pics! HAHAHAHAHAHA!

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: Stringman on March 28, 2013, 12:05:52 pm

That's right PD, just trying to get the important part. (thanks to my daughter for the early morning picture taking...)

Will I have no idea. I got it in a trade and didnt get the specifics.

Scott

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: WillS on March 28, 2013, 12:24:47 pm

Quote from: Stringman on March 28, 2013, 12:05:52 pm

Will I have no idea. I got it in a trade and didnt he the specifics.

Fair enough! It's sparked my interest though - I don't know if any of you guys who use snake skins on your bows (i've not tried it yet!) have been able to find a True Red Tail (Boa Constrictor Constrictor) but I reckon they'd look absolutely breathtaking.  Here's a pic of what I mean - if any of mine die at any point I'll definitely be using them for a bow!

(http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz133/iainappel_2010/suri05fema005_cpweb.jpg)

Imagine a bow finished with one of those!!

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: simson on March 28, 2013, 01:41:41 pm

came out really nice - love the wiggle in the handle/fade

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: Ifrit617 on March 28, 2013, 01:42:36 pm

Beautiful bow scott. Real nice profile.

Jon

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: johnfolchetti on March 28, 2013, 01:50:36 pm

Great profile.....especially like those tips.

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: bubby on March 28, 2013, 02:29:46 pm

that has a real pretty bend Scott, great looking bow, Bub

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on March 28, 2013, 02:56:43 pm

Stunning work!!!!

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: seabass on March 28, 2013, 05:06:54 pm

nice work Scott.that bow is nice.

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: Roy on March 28, 2013, 05:48:56 pm

Awesome bow and pictures.

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 28, 2013, 06:00:45 pm

From the Merriam-Webster dictionary, related words include the following: benefit, blessing, godsend. 

Yeah, I think the name is good for the bow.

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: Stringman on March 28, 2013, 07:00:03 pm

Thanks, Jdub. I think this guy is gonna appreciate the meaning of the word as well. Hopefully, I can get this stick sent off to its new home soon.

Thanks for all the nice comments
Scott

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: Trapper Rob on March 28, 2013, 07:43:41 pm

Nice bow like the skins.
Rob

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: Badly Bent on March 28, 2013, 08:01:08 pm

Killer bow Stringman! I know I'd be real excited if that showed up in my mail.

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: hammertime on March 28, 2013, 08:40:58 pm

That sure is a sweet looking shooter,love the character and skins, nice work-Hammertime

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: lesken2011 on March 28, 2013, 08:50:47 pm

Me likey! :P

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: osage outlaw on March 28, 2013, 09:03:18 pm

Thats a great looking bow. 

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: Will H on March 28, 2013, 09:24:27 pm

Very nicely done!

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 29, 2013, 01:26:29 am

Sweet looking bow there Scott.  Nice work!

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: soy on March 29, 2013, 03:12:59 am

Cool skins!!! That cracks add life ,love it!!

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: Pappy on March 29, 2013, 07:09:39 am

Beautiful bow,love the character and the checks fit right in,the full draw photo is
exceptional. Nice work. :) Love the name also. ;) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: SLIMBOB on March 29, 2013, 09:18:07 am

Nice work Scott.

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: H Rhodes on March 29, 2013, 09:42:14 am

Awesome bow Scott.  That one is gonna make someone very happy.

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: BowEd on March 29, 2013, 10:04:21 am

Nice job Scott....Another one under the belt hey hey.Like the wiggle in the handle too.

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 29, 2013, 10:06:20 am

That's a beauty! Well done. Jawge

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: crooketarrow on March 29, 2013, 10:16:23 am

  Like those over lays.
  WILLS
  SWEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

Title: Re: "grace"
Post by: Buffalogobbler on April 06, 2013, 09:16:50 pm

Grace is a proper name for that bow, it's a beauty!
Love the full draw pics.

Kevin