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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: simson on June 10, 2013, 03:33:30 pm

Title: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40/28 (No. 27)
Post by: simson on June 10, 2013, 03:33:30 pm

Bow:
osage static recurve. Limbs have a lenticular cross section, widest part of the limbs are exactly midlimb.
No heat treating, but some heat corrections. Levers are 45° reinforced with inserted horn wedge, recurve kink reinforced with horn underlay (steamed), overlay also water buffalo horn, string bridge is leather reinforced with thin super glue.
Very narrow handle with “inlayed” goat leather. On the back two horn overlays to gain material for inlaying the leather.
Super smooth draw and fast shooter. This bow is absolute quiet, I assume the reason is the bow’s balance (see the pic ‘release’). Definitely one of my best bows so far.

Quiver:
rabbit fur and sheep leather stiffened up with wood.

Arrows:
bamboo, buffalo horn insert in nocks, spliced feathers.

specs:

length ntn:     61”
braceheight:    5,75“
drawlength:   28”
drawweight:   40 lbs
mass:      439 gram total
w/d handle:   21/35 mm
w/d fade:           24/16 mm (3” from handle)
w/d midlimb:   39/12 mm
w/d tip:      10/9 mm
stiff parts:           3,5” handle plus 2x3” fades, 2x4” levers
tips:              buffalo horn
handle:      black goat leather
arrow pass:   bone
arrow shelf:   leather
string:            6 strands of 452X, Flemish twist on both ends, strengthened at the ears with 2x2 pieces of  B50,

enjoy ...

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010567-Arbeitskopie2_zps6738b6ef.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010568_zpsb543b70f.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010572_zps3a737b47.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/_DSC0011_zps6504d6f7.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/_DSC0017_zpseb6660de.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/_DSC0015_zpse51495af.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010521_zps4af27ff9.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010514_zpsfeac7745.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010511_zpsd3cb9677.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010512_zpse8cb3451.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010506_zpsa108ed06.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010507_zps22ab6b2b.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010510_zpse4f91ff0.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010509_zps9d755b53.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010508_zps8deeb70f.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010498_zps259d2ea4.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010499_zpsc39324dc.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010504_zps35520231.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/P1010500_zps7f29f4f3.jpg)

... and the full 28" draw:
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh576/orangesimson/1306%20osage%20for%20evi/_DSC0002_zpsc56bb56c.jpg)

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: Joec123able on June 10, 2013, 03:43:59 pm

Wow that tiller is just perfect !! Beautiful bow

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: Cameroo on June 10, 2013, 03:55:16 pm

You've outdone yourself this time Simson!  That's a very beautiful set of gear!

That horn overlay on the backside of the handle looks really nice.  It's very unusual to see a handle wrap stitched on the belly side of the bow, but I can see why you would chose to do that on this one.

Your pictures are very well done too!

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: Del the cat on June 10, 2013, 04:24:00 pm

Very very classy bow, great detail work.
Lovely limb shape.
Nice photography too.
Classic
Del

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: Carson (CMB) on June 10, 2013, 04:43:13 pm

Wow!  That must be one very special Lady ;).  I really like the slow-shutter shot of her shooting, she has great form, and the bow looks very balanced.  Very nice set!

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: lostarrow on June 10, 2013, 04:45:43 pm

Beautiful job as always ! Thanks for posting all of the detail pics. They tell the whole story perfectly!

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: bubby on June 10, 2013, 05:02:27 pm

great kit you made there simson, and she look's like she knows what to do with it, bub

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: lesken2011 on June 10, 2013, 05:11:40 pm

Nice kit for sure. It doesn't look like she's a stranger to the bow either.

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: chamookman on June 10, 2013, 05:23:03 pm

Well done as usual Simson. Classic lines on the Bow, tillers absolutely spot on ! Bob

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: dwardo on June 10, 2013, 05:48:46 pm

Detail is just bordering on obscene. Very nice all round. Arrows are stunner's too.

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: Slackbunny on June 10, 2013, 05:48:56 pm

Wow, what a set! She's some lucky to be the proud new owner I imagine.

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: ssgtchad on June 10, 2013, 11:15:16 pm

Nice work love it. If you ever get the time I would like to see how you are doing the horn inlay tips.

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: blackhawk on June 10, 2013, 11:29:36 pm

Sweet...I'm digging it....n love the arrows too  :)

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: BowEd on June 10, 2013, 11:45:20 pm

Very nice unique bow simson.I'm sure she's a smooth drawing bow.Like your inlays.

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: SLIMBOB on June 10, 2013, 11:47:32 pm

Your work is always spot on!

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: rps3 on June 11, 2013, 01:09:27 am

Impressive doesnt come close to describing that set. I Always enjoy looking at your bows.

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: Badly Bent on June 11, 2013, 01:19:16 am

That is some really fine work, flawless details Simon. No doubt a pleasure to shoot as well.

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: johnfolchetti on June 11, 2013, 08:53:52 am

The craftsmanship exhibited on that bow....hell on the entire set....is simply humbling. Beautiful work sir.

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 11, 2013, 01:38:31 pm

Thats a sweet bow Simon. I need to try bridges one of these days.

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: dbb on June 11, 2013, 01:57:19 pm

Always a pleasure to look at your craftmanship,beautifully done as usual!
And like ssgtchad i would also want to see how those tips was made.

/Mikael

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: Pat B on June 11, 2013, 02:06:48 pm

Very nice set, Simon and it looks like it fits the lady just right.

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: Orion on June 11, 2013, 02:12:00 pm

Beautiful work on all accounts.  Thanks for showing us!

Bryan

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: JonW on June 11, 2013, 04:24:54 pm

Awsome work Simon. The bow is super and the arrows are really nice.

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on June 11, 2013, 09:34:18 pm

Nice job on the set.  That bow is amazing

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: Trapper Rob on June 11, 2013, 09:50:25 pm

There you went & done it again another sweet bow.

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: simson on June 12, 2013, 12:09:19 pm

Fellas, many thanks for all the nice compliments!

And yes this is a special Lady. She begun shooting 3 years ago and was used to shoot a fg recurve. I gave her several selfbows for trying, but she always returned to the fg bow - until to this one. ;D
Now the fg is on the wall! Now she is on the right side of archery.

ssgtchad and dbb: I promise to do a little buildalong of horn inserts, but don't expect too much - it is no great story and really easy to make.

Title: Re: bow/quiver/arrow set for a Lady 40#/28" (pic heavy)
Post by: Josh B on June 12, 2013, 12:59:17 pm

I always enjoy your work sir!  It looks like the whole set was a good match for the lady!  Well done Sir!  Josh