Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Gordon on May 04, 2013, 11:21:55 pm
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Spent a nice day with Dave (aka. PortlandFire) and Bryce (aka. PineCone) working on bows. Bryce has a really cool yew stave with amazing character. If he gets a bow out of it, the bow will be a head turner for sure. Dave is working on finishing up his service berry bow so he has plenty of time to practice with it before elk season. I had a chance to look over some of Bryce’s work – that boy sure has some talent.
Thanks for the great day guys!
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010106.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010106.jpg.html)
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010102.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010102.jpg.html)
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010100.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010100.jpg.html)
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010107.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010107.jpg.html)
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010111.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010111.jpg.html)
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010122.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010122.jpg.html)
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010118.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/Bowyer%20Gatherings/P1010118.jpg.html)
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Looks like fun to me!
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That is some character, that bow will be a headturner for sure, and I love the color of that serviceberry bow. More amazing work to inspire me, thanks guys.
Kyle
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What a wicked looking piece of Yew...hope to see that one again!
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Yep, Bryce has a tiger by the tail with that piece of wood. But I bet he will pull it off.
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Yep, Bryce has a tiger by the tail with that piece of wood. But I bet he will pull it off.
+1
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Looks like a good time. Bryce has a future BOM right there. Can't wait to see it finished.
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Good times. That bow's going to be amazing, Bryce. I'm sure you can pull it off and if not then it wasn't meant to be a bow.
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If anyone can pull this off, it will be Bryce. And having Gordon for a mentor doesn't hurt a bit!
Great project guys. Let the bow wood gods smile on ye Bryce!
Kelley
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Hey good fun Gordo! Thanks for the wax finishing demo, I think I'll give that a try soon.
That serviceberry shoots like a laser beam!
Yeah this stave is a doozy! Thank for the confidence boost but I'm still not sure.
When I got home today these 60 yr old billets checked a little on me but I think I jumped on them just in time.
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null-11.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null-12.jpg)
Hope it turns out :)
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Nothing a little Superman juice wont fix. Make sure you do two coats though. ;D
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Can't get enough cranberry juice ;D
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Looks like you all had a good time!
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Bryce...you better pull that bow off! That yew was meant for you! I still can't believe both Keenan and I overlooked that pair of billets when going through that stash! :'( :'( ;D
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Carson, I glued them up full length and was just gonna do a longbow or something but under the bark was knarly check. And after cutting it down the stave is now 61.5 ntn no room for error on this one. eapecially since i have a 28" draw. taking it extraordinarily slow.
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Cool projects, FINALLY someone here realizes Serviceberry is the best bow wood ;)
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That's awesome, looks like quite a crew of bowyers and some beautiful bowage, Get it Bryce!
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I have been messing around with that service berry for a couple of years and not really getting anywhere. Gordon has been prodding me to get moving on it, which to me means, go to Gordons' and get his help in finishing the bow... ;) With Bryce and Gordon there, it was a no brainer. All that is left is the handle, and I have one of the fastest service berry bows that I've ever shot. Had a great time, and thoroughly enjoyed watching Bryce baby that yew stave. It is going to be awesome!!
Thanks for the great day Gordon..
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By all the smiles it looked like a real good time. Friends and bows...it just doesn't get much better does it!
Can't wait to see that service berry Dave! Post some pics when you get it done please.
Cheers!
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Sounds like a great day. I need to make a trip up north some time.
Gabe
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That Yew is gorgeous... :-*
Dude, if you don't treat her right, I'll be over there to give yo a good talkin' too >:(
Del
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Always fun with friends working together in the shop. :) Looks like another good time and that is one wicked looking piece of Yew,good luck with that,looking forward to seeing it shooting. :)
Pappy