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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: osage outlaw on May 29, 2013, 09:48:04 pm

Title: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: osage outlaw on May 29, 2013, 09:48:04 pm: My niece is graduating high school and I wanted to make her a bow and arrow set for a gift. She goes to a primitive shoot every summer and usually wins her age class even though she never practices. She is one of those naturally good shooters. While I was making this bow for her I needed to make sure the draw weight was low enough for her. I told her I was making a suprise bow for my wife and I had her test it out a few times to make sure it was right for a girl to shoot it. She asked if maybe one day I could make her a bow. She had no idea the one I was making was for her. After talking to my sister I decided to go with pink and black colors. I used two blue racer skins that are solid black. One I traded to Matt Wirwicki last year and then traded back for it at the Classic. The stave is HHB that I traded Youngbowyer? for last fall. The handle wrap came from DVS. I think I got the pink bow string material from Wildman several years ago. I braided 3 strands of that together to use for the stitching on the handle. Buckeye Guy gave me the super pink dye. That stuff goes a long way. I have pink everywhere in my garage now. The nock overlays are ebony keys from an old Steinway piano. I don't remember exactly how long it is. I'm thinking around 61". I can check it tomorrow when I get home. It is finished with 7 coats of tru-oil. I made her up some arrows to go with it. I put some snake skin wraps on them. That was my first time trying that. The feathers are dyed with a koolaid/RIT dye mixture. I like how everything turned out. I'm giving it to her Saturday at her party. I hope she likes it.

Sorry for all the pics. It was very photogenic.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15607.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15608.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15609.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15611.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15613.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15614.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15616.jpg)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Will H on May 29, 2013, 09:50:35 pm: Now that is cool, I don't care who u are! Shes gonna love it :) good on u feller!
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: osage outlaw on May 29, 2013, 09:51:06 pm: (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15618.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15621.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15625.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15628.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15631.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15604.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15605.jpg)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: RyanY on May 29, 2013, 09:57:01 pm: Too cool man! I'd be happy to get that bow so I'm sure she'll love it. :laugh:
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: BOWMAN53 on May 29, 2013, 10:00:09 pm: Thats a cool bow even if it is pink.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: paulsemp on May 29, 2013, 10:02:31 pm: She's going to love that! No store bought gift will come close to how awesome that is 8)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Zion on May 29, 2013, 10:03:18 pm: that's a really nice bow and a great gift. I like the colors 8)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Scottski on May 29, 2013, 10:10:09 pm: Wow very nice set. She will love it I'm sure!
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Buffalogobbler on May 29, 2013, 10:11:10 pm: She'll love it Clint!
The colors are Awesome!

Kevin
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: HoBow on May 29, 2013, 10:14:23 pm: Very cool gift!
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Dvshunter on May 29, 2013, 10:16:32 pm: That's pretty cool man! I really like those contrasting colors. They really pop. The handle looks good to.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: lostarrow on May 29, 2013, 10:20:40 pm: 8) 8) 8)She will loose her Mind.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: SLIMBOB on May 29, 2013, 10:39:18 pm: Very, very cool! Sweet bow, sweet arrows. Uncle Clint did good.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on May 29, 2013, 10:48:59 pm: You did good man!! That is one sweet set up, should make her day :)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: lesken2011 on May 29, 2013, 10:55:52 pm: Nice job, Clint. Sweet colors. That black and pink looks great together. I bet she will be blown away. Not a bad uncle, I'd say!!
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Joec123able on May 29, 2013, 10:58:52 pm: Straight up cool that would be a hell of a graduation gift
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: blackhawk on May 29, 2013, 10:59:48 pm: That set turned out sweet pal...n thanks for all the sneak peeks.:D...I think that's your best grip to date ;)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: seabass on May 29, 2013, 11:16:54 pm: outstanding job Clint,she is gonna love that set.you are doing some fine work my friend.Chris is right,that grip is top notch brother.fine work there,keep it up.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Ifrit617 on May 29, 2013, 11:18:54 pm: Very nice bow Clint... Sure you weren't just looking for an alibi to make yourself a pink bow? >:D >:D

Jon
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Pat B on May 29, 2013, 11:29:33 pm: Very Cool Clint!!! Congratulations to the graduate. 8)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Badly Bent on May 29, 2013, 11:37:57 pm: Who says an outlaw can't like pink? Nice one Clint and a great gift for your niece.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Thesquirrelslinger on May 29, 2013, 11:52:34 pm: Oh wow! Nice job!
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Lemos on May 30, 2013, 12:35:38 am: That's cool looking! Heck I'd shoot it.......if I had a short draw
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: osage outlaw on May 30, 2013, 12:58:58 am: Thanks for the nice comments.

Blackhawk, I think you are right about the handle wrap. I was very pleased with how it turned out.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: hedgeapple on May 30, 2013, 01:09:00 am: Super job, my friend. Of course we want pictures of when she gets this gift. I'm sure you have a sneaky camera man already planned out. Is Josh going to be there? ;)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: bowsandroses on May 30, 2013, 01:34:51 am: sweet bow and the arrows I think some of the prettiest I've seen. But about the arrows looks like a hungry baker's dozen, did you keep 3 or loos'm >:D
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: H Rhodes on May 30, 2013, 01:42:50 am: Awesome! That's a great looking set. Fine gift. ;)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: osage outlaw on May 30, 2013, 02:26:33 am: Quote from: bowsandroses on May 30, 2013, 01:34:51 am
sweet bow and the arrows I think some of the prettiest I've seen. But about the arrows looks like a hungry baker's dozen, did you keep 3 or loos'm >:D

That's all the shafts I had in that poundage range.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: JonW on May 30, 2013, 02:27:08 am: Man Clint you are making some killer stuff! That is some nice work.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: wildman on May 30, 2013, 04:39:09 am: Uncle of the year/Bow of th month. Nice work
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: hatcha on May 30, 2013, 05:50:33 am: Very photogenic indeed!! :D

Quote from: paulsemp on May 29, 2013, 10:02:31 pm
She's going to love that! No store bought gift will come close to how awesome that is 8)

I was thinking pretty much the same thing as soon as I saw the first picture!

Beautifully finished work! I wouldn't be surprised if you get a few requests from her classmates to make bows for them too...
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: stringstretcher on May 30, 2013, 05:57:52 am: Great looking bow Clint, and I love the cane arrows as well. You did a great job on both.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Pappy on May 30, 2013, 06:04:38 am: Beautiful bow,love it and I am sure she will. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: TRACY on May 30, 2013, 08:10:29 am: Real fine craftsmanship! Someone's gonna be very excited. Like it all, but I do like the grip on that also.

Tracy
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: dwardo on May 30, 2013, 08:13:56 am: Fine work and what a complete package,
What lass wouldn't love to own that lot.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Buckeye Guy on May 30, 2013, 08:21:58 am: Excellent work Clint !!!
Show us a pic of her with it !
I bet she will have tears of joy running down her cheeks!!
Take care my friend .
Guy
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 30, 2013, 08:26:02 am: It finished off nice Clintster! She is one lucky gal to have such a talented and kind uncle. God job buddy!
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: autologus on May 30, 2013, 09:31:27 am: She is one lucky lady, congratulations to the graduate for her accomplishment and the gift. That is a very beautiful bow regardless of color, I would not be ashamed to shoot it at a 3D meet.

Grady
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Blackcoyote on May 30, 2013, 09:41:52 am: awesome bow nice work! That is a awesome graduation present she'll remember for a lifetime!
-Drew
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: osage outlaw on May 30, 2013, 12:27:46 pm: Thanks guys! I'll try to get a picture of her shooting it.

I was close, it is 62" long.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: simson on May 30, 2013, 01:46:03 pm: Clean job!
... and I bet the young Lady will never loose that one - it's visible even in the darkest night!
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: keef on May 30, 2013, 02:22:26 pm: I can see that you went to a lot of trouble on that one and produced a stunner that will no doubt kindle her passion for archery... Well done indeed!
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: bubby on May 30, 2013, 02:27:00 pm: great job uncle outlaw, a big thumbs up here, bub
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: MartinHeZ on May 30, 2013, 02:32:26 pm: That's some beautiful craftsmanship right there.

Gave me some good inspiration for what I'm going to do for my wife once I get my skills down. Thanks >:D
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Ed Brooks on May 30, 2013, 03:06:29 pm: Very nice bow and arrow set, and great gift Idea.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: toomanyknots on May 30, 2013, 11:54:46 pm: Obvious you put a lot of work into everything, the arrows to go with the bow are just sweet, very photogenic indeed! ;D
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Del the cat on May 31, 2013, 03:06:00 am: Real classy bow, she'll love it.
Makin' a set of arrows too... that's what I call dedication.
Del
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: osage outlaw on June 02, 2013, 12:30:48 am: Well, I gave her the bow and arrows today. She loved them. The pink and black was a big hit. I got some pictures of her opening it. I'll post them tomorrow. She is going to take it to the Friendship gathering and shoot the 3D course with it. If anyone is going they might be able to see her shooting it.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: missilemaster on June 02, 2013, 01:19:24 am: You da man Clint! 8)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Josh B on June 02, 2013, 01:54:24 pm: Wow Clint! That is really classy! My daughter's oohed and aahed over the whole set up! Nicely done Man, very nicely done! Josh
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Buckeye Guy on June 02, 2013, 04:16:32 pm: I ain't been to Friendship since like before some of you folks was born !
I might have to drive down just to see this !
I would love to see this one in action !!
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Squirrelslayer on June 02, 2013, 04:28:15 pm: Loving the colors of the bow! That reminds me I need to get started on my cousins bow. SS
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: osage outlaw on June 02, 2013, 11:04:19 pm: Here are a couple of pictures of her opening it.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15637.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15639.jpg)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: Buckeye Guy on June 04, 2013, 04:41:38 pm: Tell me she did not cry !!
And no hugs either !!
Good job !!
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: hedgeapple on June 06, 2013, 12:58:15 am: Clint, she must be your niece from your wife's side of the family. She's tall and beautiful, can't be from your gene pool. ;)

Like I said before, another great OO bow.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: osage outlaw on June 06, 2013, 01:04:01 am: Wrong Dave. She is my sisters girl.

Thanks for the compliment ;)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: ohma2 on June 06, 2013, 11:17:14 am: good lookin bow and arrows for a good lookin young lady.
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: hedgeapple on June 06, 2013, 02:42:27 pm: Quote from: osage outlaw on June 06, 2013, 01:04:01 am
Wrong Dave. She is my sisters girl.

Thanks for the compliment ;)

I get it. You got the brains in the family. ;)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: soy on June 06, 2013, 09:41:04 pm: Dang double o that is sweeet!!!!! Looks like a good fit ;)
Title: Re: Pink and black graduation set
Post by: PeteC on June 07, 2013, 08:28:07 am: That is one heck of a bow and arrow set.She should cherish that. Great work.Gotta love that HHB. God Bless