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Title: Russell"s bow
Post by: missilemaster on July 28, 2013, 03:08:31 pm
Hi guys,
              Here is a bow that I made for a good friend of mine in exchange for his help cutting some osage last year. I got the stave from Marty at the Maryjam in Feb. This bow was probably the hardest  to tiller to date. It has that rippling "sand dune" effect on the back that made getting a consistant taper insanely hard. But it turned out quite well and shoots hard and fast with almost no handshock or sound. 65" ntn 47#@29". I lightly heat tempered the belly because I really like the way it brings out the grain. The ink drawings are of his tattoos he wanted on the bow.  Tips are ebony. Thanks for looking,   Cody
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Post by: missilemaster on July 28, 2013, 03:10:53 pm
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Post by: Danzn Bar on July 28, 2013, 03:16:33 pm
Wow Beautiful bow Cody,  what do you use to write on your bows?
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Post by: SLIMBOB on July 28, 2013, 03:23:59 pm
Sharp, crisp, clean.  Beautiful .
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Post by: missilemaster on July 28, 2013, 03:27:09 pm
I use a koh I noor  Rapidograph  hollow nibed pens. They come in different sizes ranging from dust speck to sharpie size and they are refillable. I used india ink. Thanks fellas
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Post by: osage outlaw on July 28, 2013, 04:02:44 pm
That's a very beautiful and classy bow Cody.  I'd sure help you cut some osage for a bow like that.
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Post by: Ifrit617 on July 28, 2013, 04:08:41 pm
That bow is a work of art. Incredibly beautiful!

Jon
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on July 28, 2013, 04:51:34 pm
Another Missile launcher !
It should make for a happy friend !!
Nice touch with the drawings !!
Wish I could help cut you some wood , maybe I could get me one of them Missile Launchers for myself !!
Take care and good to see ya still at it !!
Guy
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Post by: Badly Bent on July 28, 2013, 04:58:17 pm
Super fine bow in all aspects, got that WOW factor going on there. Looks like Russell's getting the full 29" draw
out of her too. You sure don't make any clunkers  Cody. ;)
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Post by: blackhawk on July 28, 2013, 05:32:52 pm
Sweet Cody ;)
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Post by: dbb on July 28, 2013, 05:35:26 pm
If that bow had been 10# heavier i would have been swimming cross the puddle and stole it!
ehhh..like it...a lot  :-[
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Post by: MWirwicki on July 28, 2013, 05:44:49 pm
Nice Cody!  Love the artwork.
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Post by: Will H on July 28, 2013, 06:22:23 pm
That is a beautiful bow brotha! Love it as always!
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Post by: Ozzy on July 28, 2013, 06:55:31 pm
Very nice bow Cody
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Post by: chamookman on July 28, 2013, 07:20:50 pm
Another classic Cody ! What's the grip ?? Bob
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Post by: missilemaster on July 28, 2013, 07:38:10 pm
Thanks everyone. Bob, the grip is just leather at I wet formed around the handle and wraped tightly in cord until dry.
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Post by: owlbait on July 28, 2013, 07:58:21 pm
Really nice Cody. With so much to complement you on, I'm going to stick with the grip. That just blows me away.
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Post by: Dvshunter on July 28, 2013, 09:52:07 pm
Another excellent bow Cody. Thanks for sharing. The embossed leather looks great.
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Post by: tallpine on July 28, 2013, 10:47:22 pm
Outstanding, That's a real looker.
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Post by: Josh B on July 29, 2013, 12:14:01 am
Another jaw dropper and eye popper!  Your work is always top notch!  Josh
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Post by: Weylin on July 29, 2013, 12:57:59 am
You sure make a fine bow, Cody. That's a work of art.
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Post by: Zion on July 29, 2013, 01:33:58 am
Real sharp bow. Love the ink!
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on July 29, 2013, 03:15:11 am
Cody, that is a sweet bow.  I like all of your bows, but the artwork on this one really shos off your talent and set it apart.  Very nice porcupine!
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Post by: Pappy on July 29, 2013, 08:52:45 am
Beautiful as usuall,very nice work,He will have to love that. :)
  Pappy
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Post by: lesken2011 on July 29, 2013, 09:10:26 am
As if your bow making talent wasn't enough, now you delve into the art world, as well. Naturally, both are a tremendous success!! Nice job, Cody!!
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Post by: briarjumper12 on July 29, 2013, 12:21:07 pm
I have to express my amazement on this one.  Very nicely done in all aspects.
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Post by: ErictheViking on July 29, 2013, 12:36:19 pm
gorgeous craftsmanship on that beauty. just sweet all the way around
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Post by: seminolewind on July 29, 2013, 09:51:47 pm
Dude that bow is sick !!!!!!!
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Post by: simson on July 30, 2013, 04:31:05 pm
Beautiful bow! Super tiller!
The cut in shelf is not my thing, just me ...
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Post by: seabass on July 30, 2013, 05:43:09 pm
another stunner.nice work as allways.your finish work is top notch Cody.
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Post by: missilemaster on July 30, 2013, 08:36:07 pm
Hey Guys, sorry I haven't been able to reply and say thank you for all the nice comments. I'm going to bring it over to him this or next week.
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Post by: mullet on July 30, 2013, 10:52:25 pm
Man, that's pretty, Cody.
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Post by: TRACY on July 31, 2013, 09:04:15 am
Beautiful wood working and art work Cody.

Tracy
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Post by: dwardo on July 31, 2013, 09:08:35 am
Very nice, gorgeous curves and fine finish. Artwork really sets it off too.
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Post by: autologus on July 31, 2013, 10:27:48 am
Doesn't get much better than that.

Grady
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Post by: rps3 on July 31, 2013, 10:55:31 am
Awesome looking bow...what more can be said.

 When I need help cutting osage I just get one of
 my daughters boyfreind/husband. They cant say no and work for free.
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Post by: H Rhodes on July 31, 2013, 12:29:07 pm
Excellent!  Your finishing work is amazing.  Fine bow.
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Post by: toomanyknots on July 31, 2013, 06:42:36 pm
Man that is one sweet bow.
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Post by: David_Daugherty on July 31, 2013, 10:32:41 pm
Very nice bow.  Your friend is very lucky!!
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Post by: missilemaster on July 31, 2013, 11:53:07 pm
Thank you all very much.Hopefully I'll be able to get some pics of him getting and shooting it, I'll post em then.
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Post by: dmenzies1950 on August 01, 2013, 04:13:41 pm
Cody, I've said it before,"You are a master at the craft!" What a beautiful piece of art! Thanks for sharing this with us! I want to be your friend too!

Dale
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Post by: BillBow on August 12, 2013, 04:18:03 am
Simply Superb Missilemaster Master.

Will.
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Post by: mikekeswick on August 12, 2013, 05:42:08 am
Your bows consistantly impress me. Excellent.
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Post by: Marks on August 12, 2013, 11:33:17 am
Ok hold up. I've looked at this thread several times and it really a pretty bow and I love the artwork, tip and the whole package but I just reread it and something hit me.

He has a porcupine tattoo?? Do you know the story behind it and I'd like to see a pic or the actual tattoo because the drawing on the bow is fantastic.
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Post by: BryBow on August 12, 2013, 02:51:06 pm
Cody,

What a bow! This ones a real looker. The craftsmanship is sweet. I appreciate a bow that is just classy enough and not overdone as this one is. I like the way the skin stops several inches short of the tips. Speaking of the tips, they are beautiful in and of themselves. The art work is very tasteful. I'll cover all of my bases and say that the leather handle wrap is the finishing touch and shold make all of the cats purr.

Now that I've rambled on a while I'll let you know that I don't make public postings with my mailing address so if you will PM me I'll let you know where to send her and you can let me know where to send the check for the shipping cost.

Bryan
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Post by: jacobian on August 13, 2013, 06:29:20 pm
Cody,

What a great talent, the lines of the bow are beautiful and the workmanship is top notch. Art work sets the bow in a class by itself.  Thanks for sharing your bow with us.

Ed
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Post by: RyanR on August 13, 2013, 07:01:11 pm
That is a sharp looking bow!! Nice job. :)
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Post by: square shooter on August 14, 2013, 01:47:23 am
How many times can i say WHOOW!! Misselmaster, if you ain't four laps ahead in a five lap race...and that beauty from twisty Osage too. Mannnn......! I was saying how difficult it is to judge these bows. Then suddenly the vote was obvious. Congrats on your win before it's official, sir.
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Post by: Carle1953 on August 14, 2013, 02:05:50 pm
Incredible piece of work all the way around!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: bjorn on August 16, 2013, 02:21:30 pm
Wow! That's unbelievably well done!
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Post by: Viking on August 16, 2013, 02:44:13 pm
Simply beautiful!