Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: wizardgoat on June 19, 2015, 04:40:24 pm
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This is the bow that I made at this years Classic for the self bow challenge. Some of you might remember it held a slight reflex that I cooked in, but the bow was 66" and I was only pulling 26".
I got home, cut 6" off and steamed in the curves. I worked it back to 26" at 50#, and most the deflex returned to the stave. Still not as bad if i didn't heat treat it, I think.
I wanted to give my guy a bow that had a classic PNW vibe to it, in my eyes anyways. I will admit its slightly over built for a design I'd usually make narrower, but I wanted the bow to last him as long as he does, and with the cold and dry winters where she's going, I figured the trade off was worth it in the long run.
Tips are bighorn sheep from Chuck, I think I have enough overlay horn to last me my lifetime haha.
Strunk style handle, with elk hide from Bryce, and a fast flight string.
I hope my guy loves her as much as I do. Its a hard one to let go, has a little more sentimental value to me than other bows, but I know my dude will treat her well. you better!!!! ;)
Cheers guys, thanks for looking- Goat
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Beautiful bow!top shelf work indeed!it's cold and dry here in winter! Lol!
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Now that is a fine weapon goat. Killer work.
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Wow, that's a stunner.
Love that fat boy grip and the flip tips.
A bit of extra width doesn't do any harm.
Top job
Del
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Wow great bow. Is that from the sister stave of the one you sent me?
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Wow, that's a looker. Especially love how you made the nocks and finished the tips.
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Sweeeet
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She's a beaut! You guys and all your yew make me sick haha
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I like everything about that bow. Great job!!
Mark
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Beautifully done!
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Beautiful! Ur work is amazing.
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You are certainly going to make someones day with that bow. I also like how different people contributed parts for it
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That turned out great! Somebody is really going to luck out getting that bow. It even has some "Classic" mojo in it. I'll be posting my selfbow challenge bow soon.
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Sweet bow goat, You have been turning out some quality bows, keep it up.
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That bow is absolutely beautiful! I really like the knocks and the grip. Of course who doesn't like a Strunk grip. I remember you working on that one at the classic!
It sure would be awesome to add that one to my arsenal! Very nice work! Patrick
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You are certainly going to make someones day with that bow. I also like how different people contributed parts for it
+1
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Every time I see you posting a bow wizard, I know when I click the link I'm going to see a bow with awesome curves, excellent craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. I really enjoy looking at your work. You are a huge inspiration to me in this bowyering journey. The styles you make and the profiles you use always strike a cord with me. I'd be more than thrilled to be making weapons of that quality one day. Thanks for posting.
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Great story on the bow. And a great looking bow all the way around. I will be waiting for it. Lol
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Nice work and bow :). Congratulations!
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Ai chihuahua- that's badass! :D
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That's a beauty
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I like the look of that bow, very nice.
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Beautiful bow,I like everything about it. Nice work. :)
Pappy
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That certainly turned out nice, Goatster. Top notch. You're recipient will be proud to own her.
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Thanks for all the kind words gentlemen. I just got a big piece of PVC to send this in. Is there a better way?
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Dang man that thing is going to make someone's day for sure. Great job man.
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Sweet recurve Goat!!!
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NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE!!!!
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nice job smooth all the way excellent
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very very cool
chuck
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So who was the lucky dog that got that sweet bow?
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That bow did come out sweet, I don't think it is too wide at all.
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Bushboy got it. He posted some pics in the "post your trade bows here" thread.
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Thanas will check it out