Blossom; A Dogwood Bow

[mullet]

 wow! Greg. How did I miss this fine bow? that is one of the sweetest looking bows I've seen. I have a Pacific Dogwood I got in a trade 9 years ago from OT on PP I've been piddlin' with off and on. I think I'll bring it to the Classic and finish it. And I don't think it's too early to get in line for BOY.

[AKAPK]

What do they call that on the Grip, Argentine? like makin a whip, I need to learn how to do that.

[Cooper]

A fascinating bow. It has something very special, definitely.

[GregB]

Thank you everyone for the kind comments and I'm so glad yall like it!

Thank you Keenan, your bows are always what I consider pieces of art and are very inspiring.

Thanks Hammertime, and Kenneth...not quite ready to make a dogbane string yet, maybe sometime in the future.

Thanks Eddie, and no I didn't wear goggles the first time I shot it to protect my eyes from flying flint! Yeah give that dogwood a try, I think you'll like it!

AKAPK, the lacing along the top is called edge round lacing, and the bottom lacing is I think called Spanish Loop lacing.

Thank you Cooper, it's special to me through the input of others and the arrow head. My parents have passed on and the home and property where I grew up is for sale, that point came off our homeplace and brings up a lot of good memories.

[Ranger B]

I had the honor of watching this one being built from when you started up until I left for Afghanistan. I thought it to be a one of a kind beauty at that point, but man have you done some incredible finishing work since I saw it last.  Greg that is the kind of bow that truly makes bow building such a joy.  When you get done and look at the piece of art that began as a tree in your backyard you can smile with great pride.  You hit that one out of the park brother.
Jimmy

[Marc St Louis]

Very nice bow Greg.  I like the flower 

[John K]

Awsome bow Greg ! I think we have a contender here folks !
Can you tell me how you prepared the Beaver tail, do you skin it and dry it like a snake skin 

Tell you'r boy he is a great Artist also 

[GregB]

Thank you Jimmy, that means a lot coming from you. 

Thank you Marc! My son review the comments with me yesterday afternoon and I think his head size grew a little to match his fathers expanding head size! 

Thanks John! I didn't trap or skin the beaver tails, but they had been salted. It looked like they cut the tail off, split it up one edge from the base of the tail to the end of the tail, then separated it from the meat. Basically you get both the front and back of the tail and the front and back was still connected along one side after skinning. Then I'd say they got scrapped and got rid of any remaining meat, and finally salted the fleshy sides.

I took a wet cloth and wiped most of the salt off prior to laying the pattern out. After the top and bottom lacing was in place and the front lacing loose, I soaked the grip for 30 minutes or so and spread TBIII glue on the handle where the grip goes. Slid the grip over the lower limb, started my lacing and working the grip with my fingers to ensure no crease's were left. After it was laced in front, I took parachute cord and wrapped starting at the top and working my way down butting for a solid wrap...again watching for crease's. This ensures a good snug fit. Placed the handle area over the vent for drying.

[John K]

Thanks Greg !

[HoleinthebowChuck]

Greg
That bow turned out great. You did an excellent job on it.
Chuck

[GregB]

Thank you Chuck, I appreciate it! 

[Jesse]

I keep looking at this one. That arrow head on there is just too cool.

[Cooper]

… it's special to me through the input of others and the arrow head. My parents have passed on and the home and property where I grew up is for sale, that point came off our homeplace and brings up a lot of good memories.

Having such a strong focus on good memories of beloved people and good times is a gift - a selfmade gift in this case (I hope that sounds not to pathetic).

[GregB]

Thanks Jesse! I have nicer points I could have put on it, but this one is my favorite.

I couldn't have said it any better Cooper. 

[Dean Marlow]

First time I looked at this bow. All I can say is simply beautiful. You guys and your gorgeous handle wraps. Something I just can't do very well. Thanks for sharing. Dean