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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2015, 11:01:46 am

Title: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2015, 11:01:46 am

Back in the early 90's I made my younger brother Spiro a black locust bow that I called "Strongbow".
Spiro was a big, strong man.
This bow is in his memory.
I haven't done a BL bow in years primarily because I could not find a stave without borer holes.
This bow has a prominent knot in the lower limb, is twisted a bit and pulls 47# at 25".
I left a layer of sapwood immediately above the heartwood because the stave was not wide enough to go all heartwood which is my preference for BL.
Actually, the sapwood is changing color.
I am not showing many photos because I intend to write this up for PA magazine after the holidays.
The bow is done except for the handle covering and finish coat. I am leaving it natural.
May Spiro's memory be eternal.

Braced.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Jawge/IMG_3189_zpsmmmjzh6c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Jawge/media/IMG_3189_zpsmmmjzh6c.jpg.html)

Full draw

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/Jawge/IMG_3203_zpstjyell7d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Jawge/media/IMG_3203_zpstjyell7d.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: Stixnstones on December 19, 2015, 11:14:02 am

can't wait to read the article George.

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: bubby on December 19, 2015, 11:21:31 am

Great tribute jawge, can't wait for the article

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: JW_Halverson on December 19, 2015, 01:19:47 pm

Hat's off to you and Spiro, George.

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 19, 2015, 01:23:22 pm

Very nice...........
DBar

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: Badger on December 19, 2015, 01:40:41 pm

   I like that Jawge, good job!

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2015, 01:50:10 pm

Thank you, my friends. I'm glad you like  Strongbow.
Jawge

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: bradsmith2010 on December 19, 2015, 01:56:16 pm

that looks really nice, I am sure its a shooter,, congrats :)

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2015, 02:17:16 pm

Thanks, Brad. It is a shooter. Jawge

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: bowandarrow473 on December 19, 2015, 06:40:47 pm

Looks good to me

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: BowEd on December 19, 2015, 07:06:40 pm

That's a very nice bow and tribute.Looks to be a good shooter.

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: Hrothgar on December 19, 2015, 07:25:02 pm

Look forward to your article, appears to be a fine bow.

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2015, 07:32:14 pm

Thank you, my friends. Thanks for looking. Jawge

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: osage outlaw on December 19, 2015, 07:43:29 pm

That's a great way to honor your brother.  The bow looks very nice.  The full draw looks smooth and even.  I'm looking forward to reading the story.

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2015, 08:06:05 pm

Thank you for the kind words, osage outlaw. Jawge

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: wizardgoat on December 19, 2015, 09:43:58 pm

Nice bow George, looking forward to the article

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2015, 10:29:48 pm

Thanks, wizardgoat. Nice of you to say. Jawge

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: Swampman on December 19, 2015, 10:35:27 pm

That is a great looking bow and a wonderful way to honor your brother.  Can't wait to read about it. 

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2015, 10:47:59 pm

Thank you, Swampman. Jawge

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: Badly Bent on December 20, 2015, 10:39:31 pm

Black locust can sometimes be a difficult wood to make a bow out of but it looks like you more than conquered its fickle nature with that one. Brace and full draw look on the money, your brother would be proud I'm sure.

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: Pappy on December 21, 2015, 07:32:54 am

Very nice Jawges, well done. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 21, 2015, 10:32:57 am

Thanks, Badly Bent and Pappy. Black locust is fun to work. I hadn't done one for awhile. Jawge

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: Will B on December 21, 2015, 10:49:56 am

Great looking bow, and a great tribute to your brother.  Looking forward to reading more about it.  Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 21, 2015, 11:50:08 am

Thanks, Will. I'll probably work on the article after the holidays. Jawge

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: ajooter on December 21, 2015, 08:34:44 pm

Nice looking bow George can't wait to read the article.

Title: Re: Strongbow II: a black locust character bow...not for BOM
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 21, 2015, 08:46:14 pm

Thanks, ajooter. Jawge