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Offline ophelia freeborne

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First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18". ::NEW PICS::
« on: June 13, 2014, 12:07:28 am »
Hello! I am new to Primitive archer. This is my first bow, made this winter while in Missouri at my grandparents house with Wylden Freeborne looking over my shoulder. (he's my dad) It was a very fun and educational experience. I made the bow from Pacific Yew that Weylin, Carson and my dad harvested in Oregon. The bow's name is Grey Fox, named because it's first "kill" was a grey fox target at a traditional archer's range. The handle is a "strunk wrap" made from cow leather and the arrow shelf is deer antler. The string silencers are rabbit fur. It pulls at 18 pounds at my draw length, which is around 18 inches. Thanks for looking and any tips is appreciated! P.S. I swapped out the pictures for better ones. I hope that is alright with everyone!

















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Offline Pat B

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2014, 12:24:11 am »
Very cool bow, Ophelia. Well done...and welcome to PA.  8)
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Offline Weylin

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2014, 12:37:09 am »
Yeah!  8) I'm very proud of you Ophelia! There are plenty of grown ups that never finish their first bow. you are already kicking butt on your second one. I was impressed with how hard you were working on it at the gathering. Can't wait to see your osage bow when it's finished. Keep up the good work.
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Offline PrimitiveTim

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2014, 01:06:36 am »
Wow!  Miles ahead of me when I first started.  Well done!
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Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2014, 01:14:17 am »
That's awesome!!!!! Please enter this for BOM
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2014, 01:20:43 am »
Nice bow, and welcome to PA.  Sounds like your in good company!
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2014, 02:08:48 am »
Wow.  That is too cool, great job.  It sounds like this won't be your last post.  I hope to see a lot more of your work.  Keep it up.  Really fine job  :)
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Offline Crogacht

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2014, 02:20:22 am »
Quote from: PrimitiveTim on June 13, 2014, 01:06:36 am
Wow!  Miles ahead of me when I first started.  Well done!

Yeah, miles ahead of me too when... actually, miles ahead of me right now ;)

Looks very nice!  :laugh:
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2014, 03:09:11 am »
Excellent, that first bow is always special, and that first arrow from that first bow :)
Great to have you on board. The ability to make things is a gift for life.
Yew is a lovely wood to work with, I bet you enjoyed it.
Del
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Offline chamookman

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2014, 04:49:48 am »
Well done  - keep up the good work ! Bob
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Offline paoliguy

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2014, 07:29:09 am »
Way to go! I hope you enjoy shooting you new bow!
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Offline Ozzy

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2014, 07:51:21 am »
That is one great looking bow you made yourself you should be very proud of that :)
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2014, 07:57:11 am »
Great job on your bow Ophelia, thats something to be proud of. :)
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Offline TRACY

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2014, 08:30:03 am »
Awesome first bow Ophelia ! Looks like you took your time and followed good advice.

Tracy
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Offline half eye

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Re: First Bow! "Grey Fox" Pacific Yew Bow, 18# @ 18".
« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2014, 08:49:32 am »
Absolutely Outstanding...Ophelia yer welcome in my bow shop anytime, very, very well done.
rich
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