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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Badly Bent on May 09, 2015, 11:02:58 am

Title: Bill's buckthorn bow
Post by: Badly Bent on May 09, 2015, 11:02:58 am
Here's a buckthorn bow I made in feb. for my good friend Bill (Danzn Bar)
A wonky, knotty piece of buckthorn with earth pigment and true oil finish. Around 63" ntn and about 50# @ 27" draw. Pictures aren't the best, taken on a cloudy feb. day and the full draw shot was taken right before I put the finish on. Bill has shared many a campfire with Sharon and I at the archery gatherings and
after leaving the Classic last year I decided I wanted to build him something unusual from buckthorn for being such a good camp neighbor and friend. Hope it survives a little shooting for him. :) ;)
Title: Re: Bill's buckthorn bow
Post by: Badly Bent on May 09, 2015, 11:04:05 am
a few more and full draw
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Post by: half eye on May 09, 2015, 11:42:11 am
Son of a gun bud, very nice color to the wood, and who dont love a stiff tipped bendy....damned ya makin fine bows sir.
rich
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Post by: make-n-break on May 09, 2015, 11:45:46 am
Cool color combo! Another fine bow!
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on May 09, 2015, 11:48:48 am
That is a eye catcher. Looks like you tillered that wonky thing perfectly.
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Post by: bubby on May 09, 2015, 11:50:32 am
Sweet bend greg he should be happy with that
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Post by: blackhawk on May 09, 2015, 12:03:47 pm
Cool!!! :)
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on May 09, 2015, 12:23:37 pm
Good job on it !
You and Sharon are gona spoil that boy , he may never amount t o anything !  >:D :laugh: :laugh:
Can't  wait to see y'all  at Marshall!
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Post by: Danzn Bar on May 09, 2015, 12:31:12 pm
Sweet bend greg he should be happy with that

He is more than happy,   ;D ;D ;D  I was stunned, :o and very thankful to Greg for gifting me this beautiful bow.
I've been shooting and have found some arrows that shoot great out of it.  I'll bring it to Marshall and shoot a round or two.
I love it!!!!!

Guy,  I don't mind being spoiled.... ;D ;)

Thanks again, pal
DBar 
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Post by: osage outlaw on May 09, 2015, 01:04:42 pm
That's a sweet looking bow.  Maybe I need to start hanging out on top of the hill at the Classic  ;D
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Post by: Badly Bent on May 09, 2015, 02:15:13 pm
We had some big time fun and laughs up on the hill for sure Clint, park your gypsy wagon up there next year, you'd fit right in.
Glad you like it Bill, I sure enjoyed making that one for ya and for such a wonky stave it didn't give me
much trouble during the build.
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Post by: Peacebow_Coos on May 09, 2015, 04:40:43 pm
That's a challenging piece, well done sir.  I like the little drawing on there too.
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Post by: JonW on May 09, 2015, 06:37:10 pm
Dang buddy that is primo. Your work really impresses me Greg.
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Post by: RyanR on May 09, 2015, 08:37:53 pm
Another nice one. I like how the colors are different on the back.
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Post by: PNewton on May 09, 2015, 08:51:20 pm
Nice looking bow. I like the dancing bear artwork.
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Post by: burchett.donald on May 09, 2015, 08:56:01 pm
 Greg,
           Love the character and the color man...The bend speaks for itself ;) but, I still gotta tell ya, nice bend from Badly Bent...Congrats DBar, it's always a special thing when somebody makes you a bow for sure!
                                                                                                                                  DON
Title: Re: Bill's buckthorn bow
Post by: Aaron H on May 10, 2015, 02:11:36 pm
Very cool Greg.  Are those self nocks?
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Post by: Badly Bent on May 10, 2015, 02:28:41 pm
Thin rawhide super glued at the nocks, lazy mans tip overlay Aaron. :D
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 10, 2015, 02:38:54 pm
Another work of art, sweet bow guys!
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Post by: adams89 on May 10, 2015, 03:09:10 pm
totaly beautiful! looks great!
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Post by: simson on May 10, 2015, 03:14:19 pm
That's a looker for sure!
A beautiful stick, like the colors and the nipples.
I know it's not easy to tiller out a bow with that wonky sidepfofile.
You made a great bow Greg and the new owner will be proud for sure.
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Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on May 10, 2015, 09:40:26 pm
That's a sweet bow I bet bill was excited
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Post by: TRACY on May 10, 2015, 11:15:22 pm
Another great and challenging bow Greg! I think your just beefing up camp security at the Classic by gifting Howard and Bill with such fine bows >:D


Tracy
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Post by: IdahoMatt on May 11, 2015, 12:08:07 am
Man great work on yet another masterpiece Greg. 
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Post by: Parnell on May 11, 2015, 08:09:50 am
Nicely done!  I always like the styling of your bows.
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Post by: Danzn Bar on May 11, 2015, 09:32:27 pm
That's a sweet bow I bet bill was excited
I was stunned, its a beautiful bow.  Daniel (DLH) stopped by the house yesterday and shot it some, he liked it too...almost couldn't get it out of his hands. :) ;)

Another great and challenging bow Greg! I think your just beefing up camp security at the Classic by gifting Howard and Bill with such fine bows >:D
Tracy
The only security will be holding on to our camping spots, and I'm willing to fight for them next year.   :) :) ;)

DBar
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Post by: wizardgoat on May 11, 2015, 10:17:04 pm
Nice looking now Greg, that wood sure is pretty
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Post by: DLH on May 12, 2015, 07:28:29 am
That was a nice shooting bow didn't expect to even shoot that day so it turned out to be an even better day. My 6 month old was even grabbin for it haha
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Post by: paulsemp on May 12, 2015, 08:14:41 am
looking good, bring that one to Marshall Bill I'd like to shoot it
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Post by: Blackcoyote on May 12, 2015, 08:57:27 am
Great bow Greg!

But I thought it was Disco bear?!  ;D
Title: Re: Bill's buckthorn bow
Post by: Danzn Bar on May 12, 2015, 05:36:27 pm
Paul,
I'm bringing it, and your welcome to shoot it......
DBar
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Post by: Danzn Bar on May 12, 2015, 09:30:40 pm
Great bow Greg!

But I thought it was Disco bear?!  ;D

Drew,
It was Disco Bear back in the 70's ...now it's more like a stroll in the park.
DBar
Title: Re: Bill's buckthorn bow
Post by: H Rhodes on May 13, 2015, 09:28:24 am
  I had the pleasure of seeing this bow at the Classic.  Greg's work is truly top shelf.  Pictures don't do them justice.  He has an artistic flair, great tillering skills, and a generous spirit.  Bill, you have got something really special.  My buddy Tommy received another fine bow from Greg at the Classic.  I will get some pics of it posted up soon.  Tommy has it sitting at the top of his bow rack and will treasure it always.  As soon as we got home from the Classic, I saw him showing it off to friends and family.  Greg, you are the man.
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Post by: Aaron H on May 13, 2015, 09:52:05 am
What kind of grip is that on there Greg?   By the way those are sweet mocs too ;)
Title: Re: Bill's buckthorn bow
Post by: Badly Bent on May 13, 2015, 08:22:13 pm
Glad that bow is holding together so far for ya Bill, those character buckthorn bows have had about a 50% success rate for me to date. ;)
Aaron the grip is just dyed deer skin with jute wraps and a piece of red mink tail tucked in. The mocs are
your standard issue Target house slippers. ;)
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Post by: rps3 on May 13, 2015, 09:51:36 pm
I really like the colors and character on that one.
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Post by: Bullitt on May 14, 2015, 01:16:37 pm
Dang, that is Pretty, B B!