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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Stringman on August 18, 2015, 02:00:10 pm

Title: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: Stringman on August 18, 2015, 02:00:10 pm

Cipriano's daughter needed a bow. We worked out a deal and this is what I came up with. 68" long Osage with flipped tips. The overlays and arrow shelf are Rams horn (thanks Chuck) and the handle lam is paduak and redwood burl (thanks G.) Ms. Hannah said, "no snakeskins!" So it went out clean and unbacked. I used Danish oil to darken it a bit then beeswax to seal it. Pulls 42# at her 24" so it looks like she gonna have to work up to it a bit.  ;D

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God Bless!

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: Del the cat on August 18, 2015, 02:04:30 pm

Great bow... I like the bit of character on the upper limb.
I think the last 2# may be a bit too much ;)
Del

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 18, 2015, 02:40:03 pm

Turned out great man. Nice job.

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: le0n on August 18, 2015, 02:57:20 pm

that paduak/burl combo looks mighty slick 8)

beautifully done.

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: Aaron H on August 18, 2015, 02:58:23 pm

Sweet bow Scott,  turned out really nice

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: bowsandroses on August 18, 2015, 03:37:07 pm

nice looking bow I to like the crook in the limb and the sheep horn is beautiful.

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: simson on August 18, 2015, 04:06:06 pm

That is a looong bow for a short draw - but looks great. I'm with Del, but with a little training she will get the last 2 pounds :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: Danzn Bar on August 18, 2015, 07:06:54 pm

Mighty nice there Scott......
DBar

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: ajbruggink on August 18, 2015, 08:15:43 pm

Great bow, I agree with Ms. Hannah in that I prefer without snakeskins.

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: George Tsoukalas on August 18, 2015, 09:56:37 pm

Looks like a great bow! Jawge

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: Stringman on August 18, 2015, 10:20:10 pm

Thanks guys.

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: osage outlaw on August 18, 2015, 10:21:00 pm

Great job Scott!  I really like the contrast in the handle. 

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: bowandarrow473 on August 18, 2015, 11:37:43 pm

Looks good, I see years of shooting enjoyment in the future. :)

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: wizardgoat on August 19, 2015, 12:39:41 am

Nice work! She'll be full drawing that in no time

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: IdahoMatt on August 19, 2015, 01:33:39 am

Nice work man.  I just love the tips. 

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: Pappy on August 19, 2015, 04:11:24 am

Very nice work.  :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: chamookman on August 19, 2015, 04:14:12 am

Too cool - well done ! Bob

Title: Re: A Happy Hannah!
Post by: criveraville on September 09, 2015, 01:37:03 pm

It was a happy day when this bow arrived and an even happier one when she shoot it for the first time. I even got to shoot it, but just a little. She's been working that arm and shoulder to shoot it well. She loves every little detail about this bow. She feels like Catniss she says when it's in her hands. Thank you amigo!

Cipriano