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Offline Silent Bear

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A Gift To My Grandfather
« on: January 18, 2011, 08:34:35 pm »
I wanted to make a special bow for my grandfather he was the first to introduce me to the sport of archery without him I would not be shooting or making these bows I really appreciate all that he has done for me. This bow is made from my best piece of mountain juniper backed with 3 layers of sinew the stave was taken from an old juniper tree close to captain jacks stronghold. This bow is 39 inches long 37 1/2 inches from both nocks, 2 ply sinew bowstring 55 pounds at 22 inch draw, painted with the traditional design of my tribe the Atsugewi the bow is drawn 16 inches in the picture to not stress it while I take a pictures thanks for looking.

 
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Offline Sparrow

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Re: A Gift To My Grandfather
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2011, 08:46:27 pm »
 Tiller looks great. Do you shoot them bows floating anchor ?  I hope to cut some juniper this year. Hope I can make a bow. That ones a beauty.  '  Frank
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Offline Rick Wallace

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Re: A Gift To My Grandfather
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2011, 08:53:32 pm »
Very nice!  Im sure your Grandfather will approve! Heritage and culture are very important to us Native People. Thank you for sharing!   Swimming Bear...    Florida Tribe Of Cherokee Indians
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Offline Keenan

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Re: A Gift To My Grandfather
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2011, 08:54:19 pm »
 Silent Bear, I am so impressed with your work. 37" NTN and 22" draw is great and the tiller and workmanship is inspirational. Very sweet bow and great thoughtfull return.
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Offline ErictheViking

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« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2011, 09:48:48 pm »
That is just nice Silent Bear. I love the braced picture and the tiller looks sweet as well. your grandfather will no doubt be pleased. good job.
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Offline John K

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Re: A Gift To My Grandfather
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2011, 10:48:00 pm »
 Great looking bow, i'm sure your Grandfather will love it !  :)
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Offline medicinewheel

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« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2011, 03:44:12 am »
This is a really nice bow, I'm sure your grandfather will like it!
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« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2011, 06:16:49 am »
Beautiful bow,very nice work. :)
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Offline tattoo dave

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Re: A Gift To My Grandfather
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2011, 09:55:16 am »
Grandpa is gonna love it! I hope when I'm a grandpa I can still pull 55#.
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Offline Phil Rees

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Re: A Gift To My Grandfather
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2011, 05:15:40 pm »
WOW ... what a stunning bow .... your Grandfather will be very proud of his grandson
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Offline Postman

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« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2011, 08:29:12 pm »
That is an exceptional bow and a beautiful gift!
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« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2011, 08:38:06 pm »
What a wonderful gift for your Grandfather.  Got it bookmarked for January BOM contest as well.
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Offline Silent Bear

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Re: A Gift To My Grandfather
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2011, 09:44:39 pm »
Thanks guys I plan on giving the bow to him tomorrow

sparrow- these bows are shot the traditional tribal way this way of shooting is perfect for these bows the wristbone is anchored at the chin Ishi is a perfect example of this type of shooting I have a hard time shooting them with any other way

 
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Offline half eye

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Re: A Gift To My Grandfather
« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2011, 09:58:51 pm »
It goes without saying that is a very fine bow. As a grandfather myself, I think his heart will be filled that you are keeping traditions alive and have learned his lessons very well indeed. That is your gift to him, and I'll bet he's proud as all get out.
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Offline John K

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Re: A Gift To My Grandfather
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2011, 10:01:09 pm »
Love to see a picture of how this bow is shot, i'm starting to make my bows shorter and shorter  :)
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