Whoa! As shown by the picture Miss Heather took when I opened my Christmas exchange gift. Coaster500, went over the top! When I opened the tube, packed in the end was some braided cordage of hemp that Coaster included, some really nice grip material and a piece of purple heart for tip overlays. Then, I reached in and pulled out the foam wrapped bow. I could hardly believe my eyes, when I pulled the bow from the styrofoam. It is made from the prettiest 58" long piece of vine-maple I ever saw. The back was left au-natural as shown by all of the humps, bumps, knots and veins all preserved in Coaster's skillful work. He dressed it up with some very nice tip overlays and a leather grip made from Miss Lena's old Italian jacket. He hit my specs right on the spot with 50# at 26". The last pic is of me saying, "how did he sand it?"
Coaster and I have messaged each other quite a bit, recently. It must have been killing him not to reveal that he drew my name in the gift exchange. It will definitely have a place in my "special bows" rack.
Coaster, I can't thank you enough for such a fine gift. It is very obvious that you put your heart into it.
Matt
