Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Badly Bent on May 09, 2015, 11:17:06 am
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Here's another bow I made last month for my other TN. Classic camp neighbor and good friend Howard,
(H. Rhodes) from Alabama. Howard's a big guy and may have to shorten his draw a bit to shoot this one. :)
Around 57" ntn and mid 40's # or so at 26" draw. Satin spar varnish finish with acrylic paint and earth pigment accents, deer skin grip with cork padding underneath. The paint pattern at the tips is copied from a bow shown in the archives of the Musee McCord museum that Half Eye posted a link to a couple months ago. Here's the pics. and thanks for looking.
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a few more
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Very nicely done B2 8)....got to love your bows sir!! Howard will figure it out, thats a huntin, woods lovin fool right there >:D
rich
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Your bows just have a "look" to 'em.. I feel like I could pick one you made out of a pile. Another great looking bow!
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Next year, everybody is going to be trying to camp next to you, Greg. ;D Killer Bow.
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Nice one buddy!!! :)
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LOVE the green tips! Howard is gonna LOVE that bow! Is this hackberry the same as hackberry that grows in the south? Howard tells me that some wood is different from other regions. Ash from south is not ash from north and so on. He has become bow rich in the past couple of months. He's definitely moving up the skills ladder! Great looking bow!
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Next year, everybody is going to be trying to camp next to you, Greg. ;D Killer Bow.
I was planing to camp neer you folks this year but glad we didn't as one walk up that hill was all my heart could stand
Greg And Sharon are good folks for sure !!
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Next year, everybody is going to be trying to camp next to you, Greg. ;D Killer Bow.
Yep......Howard and I will have to fight for our spots next year.
I think I almost saw a tear in big old Howards eye when Greg gave it to him, only time I ever seen Howard at a loss for words. ;D
And, yes Greg Sharon and Smoky are fine folks to be around.
Great bows Greg!!
DBar
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That's a great looking hackberry bow. Nice job Greg. Maybe Howard will get a shot at another stag with that bow.
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Thanks for the comments guys. I didn't want to post this when I made it because I wanted it to be a surprise to Howard when we got to the classic.
Robbie, I'm not familiar with the southern variety of hackberry but seems that I've heard it is different from what we have up here in yankee land.
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That came out nice, I always look forward to working hackberry. It reminds me of a lightweight version of elm.
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Man the unbraced shot shows your skills. Love it.
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I always look forward to seeing the beautiful bows you post Greg. Another great job
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Sweet looking bow Greg. ;)
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Great looking bow Greg. Your artwork is impressive.
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Greg,
You knocked another one out the park buddy :o, Howard will have to love that one! Bend and the artwork are aaaaawesome...
Don
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When I grow up I want to make bows like that! How wide is the widest part of the limbs on that one?
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very nice, Greg. I'm curious how wide, also, I came home with a sweet Hackberry stave from Clint.
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Ya pulled those decorative elements together well. Congrats to Howard!
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Man Greg that thing looks great.
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Owl & Eddie, I don't recall the width but thinking it was about 1 5/8" at the widest part of the limb, probably around 1 3/8 at the narrowed handle section.
Thanks for the comments guys, very much appreciated. :)
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saweet!!! 8)
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Greg, you certainly have a gift for putting just the right finishing touches on a primitive bow......really like your work. Your bowyer skills ain't half bad either ;-)
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Real sweet, your paint jobs are always outstanding and the handle is great.
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Two Thumbs up ! Good job Bud - Bob.
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I missed seeing this in your camp. Excellent work Greg! That will work great for Howard's walking shot that he likes ;D
Tracy
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Top notch, beautiful bow
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Wow that is a nice tiller.
Another stunner - you're busy!
Like the colors and that little decorations. Very nice!
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Doggone it! I wanted to post this bow as soon as I got out of the woods!! I just saw this post since I have been down in the woods hunting the last few days and away from a computer. I had this fine hackberry bow with me for the last few evenings. It was my intent to post it laying on top of a wild hog, but they outsmarted me again....
Bill, you were right. I am usually not at a loss for words, but when Greg handed me this work of art, I was absolutely dumbstruck.
This bow is a real performer. It is a perfect ambush bow and I plan on hunting with it a lot this year. Greg, I cannot thank you enough for this amazing bow. I will treasure it always. Looking forward to seeing you folks again next year. Tell Sharon that I am enjoying the CD and have already added some Wayne Hancock to my song list. My regards to Smokie (the best behaved dog in the world!) as well. You guys are the best. :)
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I missed seeing this in your camp. Excellent work Greg! That will work great for Howard's walking shot that he likes ;D
Tracy
Ha! I learned that walking shot from Marley - only difference being she hit what she was shooting at! ;D Who knows? Maybe I will be able to shoot as well as a six year old before long.
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Howard, pleased to hear you had enough confidence in the bow to take it hunting, apparently it hasn't broke on ya yet. :D Glad you like buddy, how much draw length have you gotten out of it?
Sharon will be pleased to hear that you'll be playing and singing some Wayne Hancock at the campfire next year, she'll probably put some money in your tip jar for that.
Thanks for the kind words, we're looking forward to next years gathering already.
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This bow should last a long time. I have drawn it just over 26" and the unbraced profile is unchanged. As soon as I got it home I set about putting together a set of arrows that it liked. I shot it a lot after I got it home. After the first session, I knew this bow was going hunting. It is so effortless to carry a short bow like this through the woods. Thanks again Greg.
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Your work really makes me want to try new finishing techniques. Great bows, the both of them. It was a pleasure meeting you at the classic.
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Nice work! Love the look and profile, too!