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Title: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: rossfactor on August 21, 2013, 02:36:18 pm

There are at least half dozen bows that I actually dig up the old threads to look at every so often.

I bet other folks do the same, and I though it might be a nice trip down memory lane to post the links to some.  I'll post one now cause, I'm short on time and more later.

This sinew backed juniper by Mikekeswick is a style and a tiller that I think are absolutely top shelf.  One day I'm going to give this a go... when I have time and the right stave of juniper.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,28081.msg

If you have one or two bows that you find yourself going back to check out, maybe post a link here and we can all drool.

Gabe

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 21, 2013, 02:44:39 pm

Your plum bow sticks in my mind Gabe. I love that bark.

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on August 21, 2013, 02:45:54 pm

Most anything by Gordon does it for me and Conrad Voegler.

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: Joec123able on August 21, 2013, 02:54:59 pm

This 1937 Chester Stevenson Osage takedown bow I've looked at it a few times

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=34158.0

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: Bryce on August 21, 2013, 02:56:05 pm

I look at this one at least once a month maybe more.


http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=33208.0

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: autologus on August 21, 2013, 03:23:50 pm

For me it is anything Simon or Rich makes.  Those two make entirely different bows but I love the work both do, both are masters in my book.

Grady

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: BOWMAN53 on August 21, 2013, 03:45:49 pm

this is my eye candy right here, just a gorgeous bow.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,38480.0.html

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: Zion on August 21, 2013, 04:03:33 pm

all of Simon's bows as well as others but this bow is just epic. http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,38380.msg509557.html#msg509557

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 21, 2013, 04:24:01 pm

Im changing my vote Gabe. I like to stare at my rack the most! :)

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: rossfactor on August 21, 2013, 04:33:41 pm

 :) Nothing wrong with staring at your own rack...

Didn't expect to see my bows on peoples list.

There are so many awesome bows from the way back machine on this site.  Anybody remember this bad boy?

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,11627.msg164174.html#msg164174

or anything Manny ever built?

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,2532.45.html

or my favorite crab-apple madness?

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,4575.msg63250/topicseen.html#msg63250

(that J.D Duff bow is easily in my top 5 all time favorites)

Gabe

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: dbb on August 21, 2013, 04:51:30 pm

there are so many great builders here and i go randomsurfing a lot browsing for things to admire and learn.
One i revisit now and again is http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,36225.msg476616.html#msg476616
Really like that one ,other favs is Blackhawk ,Gordon and misslemaster,just to throw some names.

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: Carson (CMB) on August 21, 2013, 05:12:13 pm

Wow!  Zion and dbb, you both just posted the two Simson bows that i like to always go back to! 

I cant seem to find the link now, but Gordon made a beautiful wavy yew bow from a stave Keenan gifted him that one really got me.

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: DLH on August 21, 2013, 09:12:07 pm

This is my favorite for sure dig it up all the time. Another one that's a R/D with a curly maple handle can't find it now though. Actually got to see this one too.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,36920.0.html

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: Strongbow on August 22, 2013, 12:28:11 am

I love this composite by James Parker http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,27359.0.html

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: soy on August 22, 2013, 01:31:16 am

I will play along, there are so many that come to mind but this one is at the top
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,31761.0.html



And love the colors. 
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,26118.0.html

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: Cameroo on August 22, 2013, 01:46:28 am

Quote from: Carson (CMB) on August 21, 2013, 05:12:13 pm

I cant seem to find the link now, but Gordon made a beautiful wavy yew bow from a stave Keenan gifted him that one really got me.

That's one of my favorites as well. I just happened to have it bookmarked: http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,23732.0.html

Another favorite bowyer of mine was oneeye (AKA Scott, whom I haven't seen around here forever.  I wish he would pay us a visit sometime).  Here are a few of his bows, they're real eye candy! His finish work is ridiculous.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,23152.msg312006.html#msg312006

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,22884.msg309029.html#msg309029

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,17751.msg246030.html#msg246030

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: rossfactor on August 22, 2013, 02:29:36 am

You're right Cameroo, how could I have forgotten Oneeye's stuff. That guys bows where something else...

That's exactly why I wanted to start this thread.. to dredge up some of our old favorites.

Gabe

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: doulosparachristos on August 22, 2013, 02:54:52 am

this guy has always just amazed me!
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,32435.msg428807.html#msg428807

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: Joec123able on August 22, 2013, 03:10:46 am

Quote from: doulosparachristos on August 22, 2013, 02:54:52 am

this guy has always just amazed me!
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,32435.msg428807.html#msg428807

That bow is insane! I've never seen tips that narrow

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: doulosparachristos on August 22, 2013, 03:50:06 am

i mean really...
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=10955;area=showposts;start=345

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: soy on August 22, 2013, 04:50:06 am

I agree Roy he has a style that makes you stare in awe!

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: Carson (CMB) on August 22, 2013, 06:47:28 am

Glad you had that handy Cameroo. That is my favorite Gordon bow.

Thanks for sharing oneeyes bows. Those are amazing, and new to this newbies' eyes.

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: blackhawk on August 22, 2013, 07:54:56 am

Always loved ryano's big curves....and all his bows..
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,12308.0/nowap.html

Timo made some beauties too...do some searches on these guys too,and I like a lot of what everyone else has mentioned except for dlh's... :laugh:

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: blackhawk on August 22, 2013, 08:02:49 am

David Brunetta aka Atenurb always made some of the most artistic bows I have ever seen,and an amazing craftsman all around....run a search for him too...even tho this one "bit" him back it still was amazing nonetheless
http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/reply/119623/t/Re-2-Snakes-1-Egg-painted-carved-red-oak-bow.html#.UhXrEuLD_cc

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: Pappy on August 22, 2013, 08:47:03 am

Man that brings back some old memories. Very cool.Thanks. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: blackhawk on August 22, 2013, 09:35:32 am

Let's not forget pappy n his snakey osage bows...well..one of them ;)
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,30274.0.html

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: rossfactor on August 22, 2013, 12:07:11 pm

Heck yeah,

This thread is just what I wanted. I love looking at these beauties.  Its so easy to forget how much amazing work has been done and contributed to our collective learning (and drooling).

I've always really admired Keenan's stuff as well:

The Sryinga Character bow was awesome:
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,5969.0.html

but I always loved his unbacked juniper (bucking the juniper trend)
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,12163.0.html

And of course the R/D Yew inspired several of my bows
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,17111.0.html

Keenans tips and handle work really stand out.

Gabe

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: blackhawk on August 22, 2013, 02:14:19 pm

Gabe you got me digging...lol....n forgot about this one...my favorite gregb bow..
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,14260.0.html

Ive always liked wills hot lips and sweet November too

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: Gus on August 22, 2013, 03:09:48 pm

Cool Thread...

Soo many Bows and Bowyers that I like to watch...

Here's a bow from Sticks-N-Strings that is on my mind.
Complgusty turned my thinking around on Water Moccasins.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,28222.0.html

-gus

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: Zion on August 22, 2013, 04:24:59 pm

Yeah Druid's bows have always amazed me, especially this one,  since it was only an experiment  :o http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,29098.msg385180.html#msg385180

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: rossfactor on August 22, 2013, 04:39:09 pm

Oh Yeah Zion.  That dogwood of Druids was un-believable.  He just took a sapling and scrapped it a tiny bit and strung it up....with a perfect tiller at #140lbs.

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: Carson (CMB) on August 22, 2013, 05:11:10 pm

Quote from: rossfactor on August 22, 2013, 12:07:11 pm

Heck yeah,

This thread is just what I wanted. I love looking at these beauties.  Its so easy to forget how much amazing work has been done and contributed to our collective learning (and drooling).

I've always really admired Keenan's stuff as well:

The Sryinga Character bow was awesome:
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,5969.0.html

but I always loved his unbacked juniper (bucking the juniper trend)
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,12163.0.html

And of course the R/D Yew inspired several of my bows
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,17111.0.html

Keenans tips and handle work really stand out.

Gabe

Yup, Keenan's work is outstanding. 

Cool thread.

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: DLH on August 22, 2013, 07:38:46 pm

I always liked ken75s bows but haven't seen him in awhile either. Always liked the contrast on this one.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,25049.0.html

Title: Re: Bows you keep going back to look at
Post by: rossfactor on August 27, 2013, 03:35:27 pm

Sorry to bring this back, but I bet y'all will appreciate this beauty:

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,5453.0.html

Gabe