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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: IdahoMatt on December 21, 2014, 01:13:20 am

Title: Xmas bow
Post by: IdahoMatt on December 21, 2014, 01:13:20 am

This is a bow I made for my mothers boyfriends grand kinds.  I will soon be making him a bow as well, as soon as I get the time after other bows for people.  This is a mountain maple stave that was a squirley little thing.  Took a few heat sessions and still kept the kinks in each limb.  It was a beast to tiller and threw me for a loop.  I got it to where I'm okay with it at the weight I wanted with hardly any measureable set.  It's 18# at 20" the bow is about 50" ntn and tips are just under 3/8".  Finish is  acrylic paint and shellac.  Rabit fur silencer and B50 sting.  Thanks for looking

Matt

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Sorry for the dodgy full draw shot it was the best I could get

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: bubby on December 21, 2014, 01:34:53 am

What a tease, look's great but where's the money shot

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: IdahoMatt on December 21, 2014, 01:35:59 am

I know Bub there's a ton of pics but my Ipad is being lame.  I'll shut down and try again >:(

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: osage outlaw on December 21, 2014, 02:39:21 am

I don't know if I'm a fan of the green tips but the rest of that bow looks sweet!  Great job on it. 

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: wizardgoat on December 21, 2014, 03:07:48 am

Cool little bow matt, I cut some of this stuff last summer but have yet to get into it.
Is it comparable to vine maple?

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: simson on December 21, 2014, 03:55:18 am

Quote from: osage outlaw on December 21, 2014, 02:39:21 am

I don't know if I'm a fan of the green tips but the rest of that bow looks sweet!  Great job on it.

+ 1, the stain on the back is lloking great!

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: half eye on December 21, 2014, 07:23:59 am

That kid is gonna go bonkers for sure....nice little bow right there
rich

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: blackhawk on December 21, 2014, 07:32:48 am

Nice job matt....turned out great :)

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: SLIMBOB on December 21, 2014, 08:46:39 am

Nice one Sir!

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 21, 2014, 08:47:35 am

The kids will love it.....
DBar

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 21, 2014, 10:13:10 am

Very nice, Matt. Merry Christmas!
Jawge

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: JonW on December 21, 2014, 10:18:18 am

Looks like some kid will be tickled Matt. Nice job.

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: IdahoMatt on December 21, 2014, 10:29:37 am

To thanks Clint.  I was wondering about the tips myself.  We have just watched brave at my house for the first time.  I thought why not try the green.  I'm glad I did :) it was kinda like arts and craft hour at the Kulchaks :D
Thanks wizard I think it's a little weaker in tension than vine maple. But I've never used vine maple. It wants to fracture if you're not careful.  Still doing tests with this wood.  I'm on the fence about it.
Thanks Simon. The stain was real easy. I just mixed up a color I liked with acrylic paint, then wet a rag and dipped it in the paint and wiped it on.  After it was mostly dry I wiped another coat on the handle and the tips.  I like the way it turned out.
Thanks Rich I sure hope they do thanks
Thanks Chris
Thanks Slim
I wish I was going to be there when they open it Dan.
Thanks Jawge Merry Xmas to you too :)
Thanks Jon

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: Badly Bent on December 21, 2014, 08:56:14 pm

Thats a sharp looking bow Matt. Nice finish work and the green makes me think of a mallards neck feathers.
Great christmas bow for some lucky youngster.

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: IdahoMatt on December 21, 2014, 11:12:49 pm

Thanks Greg.

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: Dvshunter on December 22, 2014, 10:06:08 am

Pretty cool matt. I like those colors.

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: Aaron H on December 22, 2014, 12:21:17 pm

Very cool, I think it looks awesome.

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: coxral on December 22, 2014, 01:36:33 pm

That's a nice bow!

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on December 22, 2014, 10:28:50 pm

Awesome, that'll be one happy kiddo

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: IdahoMatt on December 22, 2014, 11:39:07 pm

Thanks Dvs
Thanks Falcon
Thanks coxral
Thanks Peacebow

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: Sasquatch on December 23, 2014, 12:13:40 am

That's a good bow.  My question is, how did you get all those pics on one post?

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: IdahoMatt on December 23, 2014, 09:53:56 am

Thanks squatch.  And to you question I used photo bucket and copy then pasted the image address.  Works like a charm

Title: Re: Xmas bow
Post by: burchett.donald on December 23, 2014, 01:02:09 pm

Idaho,
          Love the rich dark brown finish on the back, looks classy against the natural sides...Somebody will have a great Christmas... 8)
                                                                                                                         Don