Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: wizardgoat on September 08, 2015, 02:08:56 am
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A while back Cipriano and I worked out a trade. He sent me some really nice snake skins in exchange for a bow.
He said he was in no rush, but its taken me a little longer than I'd like to come through on my end.
I hope this bow makes up for the wait!
Another super deflexed yew stave, was very narrow and had some twist. I believe Blackhawk got the sister stave.
Beautiful colour and contrast, and nice tight rings.
After I boiled in the curves, one tip was pointed north and the other south. They each needed two heat gun sessions to get them in line.
I didn't have alot of width to work with, so its quite narrow, about an inch for the inner third, then tapering to the tips from there.
62" long, 48# @ 28". Sinew wrapped tips and cane handle wrap. I filled in a punky knot with horn dust and super glue.
I backed it with red rat snake skins from Cip.
Cheers guys thanks for looking.
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Nice, looks like it will pack a punch :).
The stripey look of the grip is cool.
Del
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NICE - Well done ! Bob
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Very nice indeed! I love the cane wrap! Shoot it's sweet all around.
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Another beauty, yes I bet that will make up for the wait. Very nice work. :)
Pappy
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Sweet ryan...youve been making some nice yew recurves lately. Bet thats a sweet smooth shooter too. I got similar plans to its sister ;)
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Cool looking bow, great craftsmanship as always.
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Very nice all around. a lot to like about that one Goat.
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Now that's a looker.
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That's beautiful. Your yew recurves have a very classy look to them.
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Superb work Ryan.
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Cipriano should be delighted. I certainly would be. Beautifully crafted work indeed Ryan.
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Killer bow goat.
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Great bow wizard.
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That's a sweet looker for sure
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Very nice
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Lovely bow. Well done
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Those arent the skins that CIP Traded you are they? If so, I would say he made out pretty well. :) Actually, he made out pretty well anyway. That is a beautiful bow. Expertly crafted!
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Thanks guys! Carson, yes skins he sent me but I got a few more, including a set of copperheads and the belly skins of this one. Snake skins are tough to get up here myself
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Sweet looking recurve.
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Awsome makes me want a yew stave.
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As always brilliant work
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Great looking bow. Nice bend on that full draw.
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Unbelievable! And wow!! That's a true beauty!! I certainly didn't mind the wait. Love everything about this bow! Can't hardly wait to shoot it! I intend to send you another rat for you to use :laugh: I have no complaints on the wait amigo. And it's certainly a gr at bow to wait on! Thank you much, Cipriano
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Let me know when you get it Cip!
It's a little weird to brace, make sure those strings
sit in the belly grooves on the hooks!
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Just artful and inspiring! Well done sir...
OneBow
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Another very cool bow Goat. You're a lucky man, Cipriano! 8)
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Assuming this is another BOM winner, how many do you have now Cip?!? :o >:( ;D
Sweet curves on that little lady, Ryan. I bet that thing has one smooth draw!
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Thanks guys. The bow is a pleasure to shoot, I'm sure he'll like it.
Ya I've heard Cip has quite the collection!
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beautiful my friend
chuck
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"wizard" is right dude you're definitely working some serious magic! nice work!
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Very nice . Arvin
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That sure is a beauty. Nice work!
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Holy smoke man that is an amazing bow! :)
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Yet another great bow. He is going to love that thing
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I really like the curves on that bow!! Great job!!
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ya know, i just can't get over how amazing ur work is sir. again, what a beautiful piece of work.
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Thanks for the kind words guys
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What a great bow!
Would like to see a pic of the stave for to highlight your job.
Michael
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So many stave pics in my phone , I'm not certain if I took any of this one.
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you really make great bows Ryan.
No exception on this one.
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Assuming this is another BOM winner, how many do you have now Cip?!? :o >:( ;D
Sweet curves on that little lady, Ryan. I bet that thing has one smooth draw!
Scott, I'm thinking/predicting the same as you. Let's see???? Well I have your BOM winner, and one from Cesar. That's it😜, but can one have too many BOM winners?? 😀
Cipriano
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Let me know when you get it Cip!
It's a little weird to brace, make sure those strings
sit in the belly grooves on the hooks!
I came home from Parent Night, to find this gorgeous bow sitting on our dinning table. Diego had torn into it. He loves to open packages😜 It's a BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL bow 😜, and that's an understatement! I'm liking the thin limbs, the handle wrap, the sap and heart wood contrast, the tips and belly groves, the snake skin, the finish, the writing and I haven't even shot it yet. Will get to fling some arrows out of her on Wednesday. Diego has a football game tomorrow and it will be another late night.
I happy as a Mockingbird on a spring day!! Thanks again amigo! This may make my third BOM winning bow to get to choot 😜
Cipriano
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Very relieved she made it to you in one piece, and I'm happy you like her! :D
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Super nice bow Goat! Snakes are a plentyfull in Ky just no Yew
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A magical looking bow, crafted wizardry 8)
Regards,
Berkshirebowmen.
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Very Nice all around, I really love the way you worked the tips.
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Bow looks lethal. Great work.
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A magical looking bow, crafted wizardry 8)
Regards,
Berkshirebowmen.
Yes it is!! And the pictures don't do it justice. It shoots amazing fast and flat. Smooth draw and hits where I aime. I brought it to school without a string of course. The. I read a PA article to them where wizardgoat was a featured BOM winner. I showed them on the map where wizardgoat lives and the kiddos were amazed by it all. They loved the bow and LOVED saying wizardgoat :)
Cipriano
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Wizard, if you ever want to post a buildalong on that gorgeous cane handle, feel free. Just a very, very lovely bow!
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That is a really nice bow! Your handle and tips look amazing. Excellent job.
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Still can't get over the beauty of sapwood and heartwood on those yew bows. Very nice.
Quick Question: How do you post so many pics on one post?
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Ihave a soft spot in my heart ( even though I'm a hated Republican), for The PNW. You have captured that with this bow. It is everything that is US. The wood, the method, and the result. Nice work.
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Cheers guys!
Cip, I'm very happy you like it and thanks for sending me those pics 😊
Bill, shoot me a PM and I can tell you all the secrets of the cane wrap 😉
Cloudfeather- not all yew staves have such a huge contrast, I split this stage and got 2 nice narrow ones. I use photobucket, I'm not sure, I just post them and have never had a problem.
Till stave thank you, but I'm Canadian. Still PNW though 😀