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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 20, 2008, 07:39:42 am

Title: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter ...retired from BOM
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 20, 2008, 07:39:42 am

This bow almost got trown in the fire pile several times, I'm glad I didn't because it came out fantastic.

She had original deflex, and I never tried reflexing because i didn't want to push it, she took allmost no set, and the follow is only on the outher limbs, the inner limbs that are where most of the work is are strait with the handle.

60" ntn, 60 # @ 27", assymetrical limbs with 3/16" positive, Ipe overlays and TRU OIL finish.

as I said before, maybe not the best bowwood, but so tought and forgiving, and such a beautifull wood, Here a sneak peak

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/007-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/008-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/009-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/010-1.jpg)

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter.
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 20, 2008, 07:41:52 am

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/011-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/012-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/013-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/014-1.jpg)

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter.
Post by: DanaM on May 20, 2008, 09:06:59 am

Dang Manny that is one distinctive looking bow. Now where's the money shot eh? :)

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter.
Post by: GregB on May 20, 2008, 09:40:46 am

Come on Manny, that's not nice to only show us bits and pieces without a full spread. Didn't know you were a bow tease! ;D

With what I've seen so far, what I guess is some heart wood on the belly looks sweet! ;)

GregB

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter.
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 20, 2008, 09:44:55 am

It's 1:30 AM and I just finished wrapping the grip and a couplle of spots where the back got damaged by bugs, now i just have to wait for morning to take pictures ;D

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter.
Post by: Ryano on May 20, 2008, 09:57:50 am

Nice looking bow Manny.

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter.
Post by: Keenan on May 20, 2008, 12:21:53 pm

Way to go Manny, looks like you were able to pull it off. Never doubted it ;)  It's about 7:00 am here and probably 4:00 am there. Come on get your butt up and give us some more pics ;D

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter.
Post by: Pat B on May 20, 2008, 12:29:31 pm

You are such a tease!!! >:(   You know we are all waiting for the action shots.  So far she looks pretty good.  ;)    Pat

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter.
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 20, 2008, 06:41:39 pm

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/014-2-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/013-2-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/006-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/007-2-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/012-2-1.jpg)

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter.
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 20, 2008, 06:43:03 pm

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/008-2-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/010-2-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/011-2-1.jpg)

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics)
Post by: StanM on May 20, 2008, 07:14:04 pm

Wow!  In any endeavor, there are those who can be considered craftsmen and those who are artisans.  You, my friend, are an artisan!

Simply wonderful!  Wonderfully simple!

Stan

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics)
Post by: Kegan on May 20, 2008, 08:17:14 pm

Simply fantastic! But what's that straight stick doing in there? It should know that we like the curves ;)!

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics)
Post by: tradrick on May 20, 2008, 08:32:34 pm

Now thats a work of art.You have alot of talent my friend.tradrick

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics)
Post by: Keenan on May 20, 2008, 11:27:11 pm

 Manny you are the MAN. ;D  Those worm holes add even more character to an incredible character bow. Great job on the tiller can't wait to see the full draw. the color in that bow is absolutely stunning.   Congratulations on a feat that few could have pulled off.  Keenan

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics)
Post by: Justin Snyder on May 20, 2008, 11:47:30 pm

WOW!!!

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics)
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 21, 2008, 02:36:32 am

Thanks guys, ..much appreciated.

It took some time ,but I think this bow came out quite good

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics)
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 21, 2008, 04:19:45 am

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/016.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/017.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/short%20snake/018.jpg)

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics)
Post by: medicinewheel on May 21, 2008, 04:38:27 am

AAAHH! - i see: here it is!

just WOW!  :o :o :o

yeah right 'little' character!

frank

ps: are you planing on another tie with yourself this month???  ;)

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: DanaM on May 21, 2008, 08:52:51 am

Looks great Manny :)

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: GregB on May 21, 2008, 09:28:36 am

The only thing straight on that bow is the string! Quite an accomplishment and a beautiful bow! How does it shoot? :)

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: OldBow on May 21, 2008, 12:58:58 pm

Ahha! This is a second guava for the month. Got this intrigueing bow bookmarked, too.

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: tpoof on May 21, 2008, 01:09:36 pm

Just love your craftsmanship!

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 21, 2008, 03:21:45 pm

Thanks tpoof


Greg, I was shooting this bow in with 830gr arrows spined 85-90, and she was stacking them, and lounching them with plenty speed (I would comfortably use them hunting), once I get a set of 600-650gr properly spined, this bow will be a killing machine

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: 1/2primitive on May 21, 2008, 09:13:23 pm

That thing looks a bit too straght for you, don't you think?  :D  Another sweet bow, Manny. Great tiller.
     Sean

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: Susquehannock on May 21, 2008, 09:47:16 pm

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 22, 2008, 01:02:12 am

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: david w. on May 22, 2008, 01:33:10 am

I really like that bow! :)  everything about it is cool

how does guava compare to other woods you have worked?

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: medicinewheel on May 22, 2008, 05:53:48 am

i could tell how frustrated you were when you posted a thread saying the bugs chewed up your bowstaves! ...and now: WHAT A TRANSFORMATION!!!!
i keep coming back to this thread and it makes me happy! ...and you're right: bowmaking IS a privilege!
frank

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: Dustybaer on May 22, 2008, 05:06:16 pm

i'm lost for words.  you are truly a master bowyer.

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 23, 2008, 12:21:46 am

thanks guys.

David, I made bows out of Osage, Yew, and red oak, I'm working with some Vine maple too, but for plesure of working it and beauty, Guava is my favorite

Yep, BOWMAKING IS A PRIVILEDGE !!

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: Gordon on May 23, 2008, 03:42:40 am

My goodness, you somehow managed to transform that unlikely chunk of wood into a masterpiece!

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: Marc St Louis on May 23, 2008, 10:51:42 am

Nice bow Manny

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 23, 2008, 03:04:42 pm

Thanks guys

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: jwillis on May 23, 2008, 10:03:13 pm

Manny, that is absolutely GORGEOUS!  Freaking over the top.  Jim

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 24, 2008, 06:42:58 am

thanks Jim  :)

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter ...retired from BOM
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 26, 2008, 08:17:08 am

Due to recent developments I've chosen not to partecipate in the BOM contest.

Don thanks for not adding this bow to the list.

Thanks

Manny

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter ...retired from BOM
Post by: OldBow on May 26, 2008, 12:59:03 pm

Quote from: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 26, 2008, 08:17:08 am

Due to recent developments I've chosen not to partecipate in the BOM contest.

Don thanks for not adding this bow to the list.

Thanks

Manny

???##@%&& :P :-[ :-\ >:(%$#&&*(&**)##!!!!!!!!!!! ???

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter ...retired from BOM
Post by: BigWapiti on May 26, 2008, 06:29:51 pm

Wow!  That thing looks like it might jump out of the screen and bite someone!  Amazingly gorgeous!  Beautiful.  -Mike

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter ...retired from BOM
Post by: stiknstring on May 26, 2008, 06:55:35 pm

I have a feeling, not certain but a feeling, based on recent discussions....if it is what I think all I can say is that I respect your choice Manny.

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter ...retired from BOM
Post by: mullet on May 26, 2008, 09:41:47 pm

  Yep, I got the same feeling. A few still have Cajones.

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter ...retired from BOM
Post by: Justin Snyder on May 27, 2008, 06:12:09 pm

I know why Manny pulled his bow from BOM. I have to say I appreciate anyone who is willing to stand up for what they believe in.  Justin

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter. (pics) full draw
Post by: david w. on May 27, 2008, 07:42:15 pm

Quote from: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 23, 2008, 12:21:46 am

thanks guys.

David, I made bows out of Osage, Yew, and red oak, I'm working with some Vine maple too, but for plesure of working it and beauty, Guava is my favorite

Yep, BOWMAKING IS A PRIVILEDGE !!

Wow it must be pretty good and the wood is beautiful.  If you evr want to trade for a wood you cant get  let me know :)

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter ...retired from BOM
Post by: redwasp on May 27, 2008, 09:18:59 pm

Thats just AWSOME dont know anything else to say. I'm gonna look and see if I have a stave you cant make a bow from. Just stunning excellent excellent Excellent. How long have you been making shavings?

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter ...retired from BOM
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 28, 2008, 01:54:06 am

stiknstring, Eddie and Justin,

those 3 posts of yours where 100 times more satisfying than winning the BOM, .....you guys made my day, thanks ;) ;)

redwasp,

this is my bow # 28, just over 3 1/2 years of making shavings, ...still trying to get out of rookie status  ;D ;D

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter ...retired from BOM
Post by: stiknstring on May 28, 2008, 04:37:28 pm

Whats right is right....you are SO welcome buddy

Title: Re: GUAVA short bow, with a little caracter ...retired from BOM
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on May 29, 2008, 04:55:09 am

 ;)