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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Pat B on August 07, 2014, 11:50:53 am

Title: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: Pat B on August 07, 2014, 11:50:53 am

This is my 4 attempt to get a bow built for the TG bow trade. Fred Arnold sent me a nice stave in trade for some cane. I popped a belly split off of the stave and this is the top half. She's 66"t/t and pulls 50#@29". I've put about 60 arrows through her and will shoot more before she goes out. The stave had a few issued, none bad but I opted to rawhide back her. She is a tad bit shocky because to the tips being wider than normal due to a few checks near the tips. This is some very nice, heavy osage with reddish streaks and it was a pleasure to work with. Thanks again Fred. Here are a few pics. Sorry no full draw yet...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/outgoingTGtradebow2014002_zps0b551b22.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/outgoingTGtradebow2014002_zps0b551b22.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/outgoingTGtradebow2014003_zps1558699f.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/outgoingTGtradebow2014003_zps1558699f.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/outgoingTGtradebow2014001_zps9c39fc1d.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/outgoingTGtradebow2014001_zps9c39fc1d.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/outgoingTGtradebow2014004_zpsed6fbfa3.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/outgoingTGtradebow2014004_zpsed6fbfa3.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/outgoingTGtradebow2014005_zpsf7d7d6fc.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/outgoingTGtradebow2014005_zpsf7d7d6fc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 07, 2014, 11:53:29 am

4th attempt!!!!! Your losing it Pat!

Good looking bow.

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: Pat B on August 07, 2014, 11:55:55 am

Tell me about it, Pearlie. I've never had so much go wrong trying to get a bow built. The others weren't too bad, just not trade quality. I gave one of them to KOAN and one to Auggie at the Classic.

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: BOWMAN53 on August 07, 2014, 12:15:05 pm

thats a beauty pat

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: bubby on August 07, 2014, 12:19:50 pm

Nice looking bow pat, did you use the plastic bag trick to stain the rawhide?

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: vinemaplebows on August 07, 2014, 12:21:04 pm

Nice bow Pat. :)

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: Pat B on August 07, 2014, 12:46:50 pm

Thanks guys.
Bubby, I used a dry sponge.

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: autologus on August 07, 2014, 01:20:53 pm

Very nice, someone will be happy.

Grady

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: JonW on August 07, 2014, 02:39:23 pm

Nice work Pat. I like the stain job.

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: Will H on August 07, 2014, 02:42:49 pm

Very sweet!

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: koan on August 07, 2014, 03:27:33 pm

Beauty of a bow Pay!... Dont let him fool ya folks..the ones he sent home with me and Auggie aint no slouches either!  8).... Brian

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: Fred Arnold on August 07, 2014, 03:55:50 pm

Looks fantastic Pat. Glad that wind checked wood did the job.

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: Pat B on August 07, 2014, 03:59:33 pm

So far so good, Fred.  ;)

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: osage outlaw on August 07, 2014, 04:36:59 pm

Looks great Pat.  Can't wait to see the full draw shot

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: bubby on August 07, 2014, 05:05:53 pm

Yeah it's not an official patb bow without the fulldraw alongside the shop :laugh:

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: Danzn Bar on August 07, 2014, 07:56:59 pm

Pat
Really like the way you finish off the rawhide.....

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: Trapper Rob on August 07, 2014, 09:28:08 pm

That rawhide backing really looks good.

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: IdahoMatt on August 07, 2014, 09:57:01 pm

Very nice Pat.  The bow you made me is the nicest I have shot.  Elk season is open and I'm just wait for a little cooler weather to try and make meat with it.  Your bows are top notch.  Your ricipient is going to be very pleased for sure.  Great job.  Can't wait to see the FD as well, in front of the shop like Bub said  :)

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: Pat B on August 07, 2014, 10:31:40 pm

Thanks for the kind words everyone.
 Matt, I'm looking forward to a hero shot with you and a 400", 7x7.  ;)
It is under our kitchen window where the FD pics are taken. Only place I have enough relatively flat wall for a background.

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: Badly Bent on August 07, 2014, 11:30:37 pm

Very nice Pat, that braced profile is sweet.

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: Pat B on August 07, 2014, 11:38:48 pm

Yeah BB, those slightly kicked tips add a lot of "sexy" to a bow but it's not just a pretty face.  ;)

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: Pappy on August 08, 2014, 05:20:53 am

Looks like that dog will hunt Pat, ;) :) :) very nice job,the new owner should love that. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Trade Bow for TradGang bow trade
Post by: simson on August 08, 2014, 03:05:07 pm

Great work on that stick, Pat!
Would like to see  the f/d ....
Love the colors on the backing