Bamboo backed IPE ( pictures )

[jignfrog]

I named this bow  "Chaser" after my faithful trusty dog that passed away. You know I can't believe how much I miss him. So I decided to name the bow I was working on at the time after him. I know that sounds corny but he was part of the family. Anyway here is the specs it is 64 inchs NTN it pulls 53# @ 24". I glued 4 inchs of reflex in it on the form it holds 1 3/4 after 500-600 shots. Its 1 3/16 near handle, 7/8 wide at mid limb and 7/16 wide at the tips.Tip overlays are osage. I got a little creative with the handle and added ebony arrow heads. I used 2500 lb epoxy ( I work at a glue factory ) and get it free. I really like how it worked. I used clothing dye for the black and brown leather dye for the brown. This may sound strange but a month before Chaser passed away I gave him his yearly butch cut and decided to save some of his hair. So I used it as the string silencers. Some may laugh but it works and I think he probably appreciates it from dog heaven. Enjoy the pictures. I know one thing the pictures make me wan't to go on a diet. 

Ron

[attachment deleted by admin]

[Justin Snyder]

Anyone who would think that is strange has never had a truly great dog.  The ebony arrow heads are cool.  Good tribute to a friend, I say. Justin

[david w.]

wow thats a really nice bow.

[Pat B]

Sorry you lost your buddy. Our dogs have always been family members and were sadly missed when they left us.
   Your bow looks good The arrowheads are cool. After 500-600 shots, I'd say you had a keeper.    Pat

[Jbell]

Nice bow Ron.  Sorry to hear about your buddy, sure will miss my Sandy when she is gone.

Btw on a lighter note, I hear ya about the diet, I hate lookin at pictures of my self, but hey think of it this way, if you or me get stranded on a deserted island we got plenty of fuel to spare. Maybe enough time to fix us up a bow and do some fishin

[jpitts]

Sorry about Chaser. Still miss my ol buddy too.
Your bow looks great. I love the arrowheads and the way the stained Boo goes with the Ipe.

[brokennock]

AAaawwwww, there's a tear in my beer. That's beautiful man, the story and the bow. I miss my last dog, but she hated me shootin my bow.

[Pappy]

Beautiful bow jignfrog and nice story.a man don't have many really special dogs in his life and it is tough when the go,been there.
   Pappy

[DanaM]

Good lookin bow jign, great story behind it too.
I had an English setter that I rescued from the pound, he couldn't hunt for beans,
was scared of the gun but he went every where with me.

[ber643]

I love BBIs and plan to build one during the Winter or Spring. I also love dogs - you mean there are still folks who think dogs are not family members. The only reason we can't claim them as dependants is it'd be to hard to controll the "cheaters", I'm convinced  . I am going to capture your FD for my Traditional Bows Drawn Pages (Page 13). Probably post it some time today.

http://residents.bowhunting.net/bsdunn/tbd13.htm

(Posted there now)

[Marc St Louis]

Very nice bow

[jignfrog]

Thanks guys.

I am glad to hear I am not alone. You all are great friends.

[Rich Saffold]

Your bow looks great Jignfrog!, and naming the bow after your dog is the ultimate compliment you can give him. Very cool thread!

[OldBow]

Whew - you've really scored on this one.  Got you bookmarked for June Backed Bow of the Month, too.  Thanks for the contribution.

[tarsus]

I am sorry to hear of your loss Jignfrog.  We had to put a member of our family down two weeks ago, we feel your pain.  That is a super tribute to your partner, and an awesome looking bow.  I'm sure Chasers tails a waggin knowing that he was the proud owner of a human as talented as yourself   David