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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: lebhuntfish on October 20, 2014, 05:17:23 pm

Title: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: lebhuntfish on October 20, 2014, 05:17:23 pm

Ok guy's,  this is my first bow that I ever laid a tool to. This thing has been a work in progress for a year to date. I done some looking and found where I bought my  draw knife and I remember that's the day I started this bow. And today I laced up the handle wrap and applied my last drop of super glue. It's been a long time coming and a lot of you have given me a lot of advice in several different post. I want to say thank you to all of the PA family. I want to give a special thanks to PatB, PatM, and Osage outlaw. For taking the extra time to look at my post through pm. And for taking the time in person, dvshunter, to help me out. And Mike from boarrior bows for the excellent build along.     

Well enough of the mushy stuff! Here she is, my first bow.
Osage orange,  given to me by my friend Grey Ghost.
62" ntn
34lbs @ 27"
Artificial sinew string. And wrap at the end of the skins.
It is backed with sinew from a doe I killed last rifle season. It also has a black snake skin that seams to have a dark blue hue to it.
The handle wrap is of unknown leather given to me by my neighbor and friend.
Strike plate is alligator scale given to me by the same neighbor.
It has 10 coats of Tru oil on it for the finish.

It shoots really nice with no hand shock. Thanks for looking, Patrick. (http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142425_zpsqongxrjx.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142425_zpsqongxrjx.jpg.html)

(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142608_zpsvxtrfwq7.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142608_zpsvxtrfwq7.jpg.html)
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142644_zpslaotftu8.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142644_zpslaotftu8.jpg.html) (http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142348_zpskc7sv1dp.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142348_zpskc7sv1dp.jpg.html) (http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142413_zpsj2hbinq8.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142413_zpsj2hbinq8.jpg.html) (http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142339_zpsffjzsftu.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142339_zpsffjzsftu.jpg.html) (http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142329_zpsowh1ahnz.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142329_zpsowh1ahnz.jpg.html) (http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142510_zps55e7mgyw.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142510_zps55e7mgyw.jpg.html) (http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142303_zpsyxgbgbft.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/20141020_142303_zpsyxgbgbft.jpg.html)
Full draw was taken before any finish work was done. (http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/20140908_154134_zpsmca4zbmf.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/20140908_154134_zpsmca4zbmf.jpg.html)

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: huisme on October 20, 2014, 05:29:13 pm

I love first bows that look better than my fifth, or tenth ;D

Great work of patience and dedication!

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: burchett.donald on October 20, 2014, 05:37:48 pm

That looks like you been making bows for years man 8)  Nice work and looks like you have a good start on #1... A+
                                                                                      Don

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: Pat B on October 20, 2014, 05:56:22 pm

Very nice Patrick. Not a typical first bow for sure. Well done!  8)

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: Knoll on October 20, 2014, 09:10:23 pm

Congrats, Patrick, on a bow well done!

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on October 20, 2014, 09:22:41 pm

Nice work it feels good to finish one up, especially your first, and what a first it is!

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: Drewster on October 20, 2014, 09:32:06 pm

Congrats on a fine, fine job for your #1.......can't wait to see #10.

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: IdahoMatt on October 20, 2014, 10:02:32 pm

Very good job.  Looks like a hell of a shooter. 

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: lebhuntfish on October 20, 2014, 10:48:40 pm

Thank you all very much! I appreciate all the kind words guy's! I was wondering if I could enter this one for bow of the month? I don't know where to start. Patrick

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: jeffp51 on October 21, 2014, 01:21:17 am

Great work on a bow with beautiful lines and finish.  How does it shoot?

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: lebhuntfish on October 21, 2014, 02:10:41 am

It shoots great jeffp51, here is a pic for ya! Patrick 
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/20140908_172601_zpswh75bjrc.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/20140908_172601_zpswh75bjrc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: Pappy on October 21, 2014, 07:06:01 am

Congrats on your first,nothing quite like shooting your first arrow out of you first bow. :) Nice looking bow to boot,wished my first and been anywhere  near that nice. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: lesken2011 on October 21, 2014, 08:23:36 am

Definitely a nice first bow. Sweet! 8)

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: Josh B on October 21, 2014, 09:54:26 am

That's a fine lookin bow Patrick!  Nice work!  As far as BOM goes first off you need a subscription to PA magazine.  E-mag subscription counts.  Then you need to pm a link to this thread to Cipriano  (Criveraville) .  The pm should include your subscription number.  It also helps to put which category in the subject line of the PM.  I hope that helps.  Josh

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: Aaron H on October 21, 2014, 11:12:56 am

Great looking bow Patrick. Well done

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: lebhuntfish on October 21, 2014, 11:37:33 am

Thanks again guy's! Pappy is was pretty sweet to loose that first arrow. Thanks Josh, I will try to get that done this evening. Don't know if I'll do any good but would love to try. Patrick

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: Sasquatch on October 21, 2014, 05:20:39 pm

I had my doubts about this being your first. Only because the tiller is near perfect.  However I saw your signature and it looks like you are an eagle  scout.  I know most of them are quality people.  So I congratulate you on your first bow being a really good one.  Thanks for posting.

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: Badly Bent on October 21, 2014, 07:48:27 pm

Looks like a real nice bow Patrick. I'd never think that was anyones first build, you did a heck of a nice job man.

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: lebhuntfish on October 21, 2014, 08:16:29 pm

Thanks guys,  I really appreciate it. Sasquatch I get that all the time but I will promise you that it is the first one I ever finished. I have broke several others in the process of making this one. Patrick

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: DavidV on October 21, 2014, 08:27:13 pm

Dang Patrick, That finish work is perfect! The profile is sexy too.

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: burn em up chuck on October 21, 2014, 08:52:17 pm

   very very nice for first bow

                         chuck

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: paoliguy on October 22, 2014, 01:00:56 pm

A year in the making and well worth the wait!

Title: Re: First bow, finish work done finally!
Post by: lebhuntfish on October 22, 2014, 09:13:22 pm

Thanks guy's I really appreciate it! Patrick