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Offline rileyconcrete

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"Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« on: February 25, 2010, 12:29:45 am »
Well I thought I would give HalfEye a run for his money! >:D LOL Not really I will Never be as good bowyer as him. ;D

Anyways here is my try:

It is red elm 59" N2N,  Pulls 40# at 22".

I made this bow for my wife and her draw is 22 so thats why the short draw.  It is tillered out to about 24 just to be safe.

This bow is FAST!!!!!  I can not believe how it shoots.  I now have to make one for myself.

I drew up this carving design myself and applied it on the bow. It is background painted with thinned acrylic paint.  The handle is buckskin left over from some quiver leather, the arrow rest is an elk dewclaw I fancied up for a rest.  The finish is Tung Oil, about 6 coats.

Hope you all enjoy.
Tell

Pictures will be in a couple posts.

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Offline rileyconcrete

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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2010, 12:32:02 am »
Really this project would not have happened if HalfEye hadnt inspired me and helped me along the way.  thanks HalfEye.
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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2010, 12:33:31 am »
Oh yeah HalfEye even helped me name this one.

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Offline michbowguy

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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2010, 12:33:58 am »
looks mighty fine! 8)
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Offline kylerprochaska

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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2010, 12:38:03 am »
I really need to make a holmgaard....great bow!
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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2010, 01:13:57 am »
Nice looking bow I think u can get a few more inches out of the draw would really look good when pulled back.  If you are worried about it breaking throw some backing on it.  They have rawhide that is almost clear so you most likely be able to see the pattern on the back.

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Offline rileyconcrete

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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2010, 01:19:12 am »
Thanks for the comments guys. i sure had fun making this one.

Venom ,   I know I can get more draw and even more weight, But I made this for my wife, and her draw is 22", and I even tillered it to about 24" to be safe.  I didnt go any farther because I didnt need to.  this thing is stout dont think it will break.

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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2010, 06:42:58 am »
Nice job,beautiful bow. :)
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Offline DanaM

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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2010, 07:36:25 am »
That is a beauty well done and I bet ya earned some major brownie points with da wife eh :)
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2010, 08:56:37 am »
Very nice work! Jawge
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Offline profsaffel

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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2010, 09:54:16 am »
Between you and halfeye, you'll have nearly everyone in the primitive archery world inspired to make this style bow!
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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2010, 10:00:35 am »
Tell,
      You made the bow....you carved the bow.....and it's a damned fine one too!!!! I guess there are at least 2 crazies now  ;D
I really like your pattern....the geometric pattern fits right in with the style of the bow.
      I guess you are now an official, card carrying member of the club (nutt-so club that is :D) They do shoot sweet don't they.
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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2010, 11:58:06 am »
Great job Tell!  Nicely done geometric carvings.  The Ertebølle people 7000 years ago who designed the Mollegabet were really into intricate geometric designs, and yours fit very nicely.  Half-eye is quite the inspiration, isn't he?

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Offline OldBow

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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2010, 01:32:15 pm »
Quite the bow. Artwork very admirable. Bookmarked for Feb Self BOM, too
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Offline rileyconcrete

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Re: "Beautimus-Maximus" Red Elm Carved/Mollegabet
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2010, 03:20:19 pm »
Thanks for all of the comments.

DanaM yeah I think the wife really likes the bow.

HalfEye, cant thank you enough.

Ken H, thanks for the Info, I didnt know any of that.

Old Bow, Thanks for the bookmark.

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