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Offline tgtmatt

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My fathers birthday bow. (Pic Heavy)
« on: January 22, 2013, 11:45:15 pm »
I'm sure some of you saw my recent post about my red oak pyramid bow. I made my own version of a "pyramid" for my dad's birthday. (which was today). I just finished it today too, but will add a little bit more when I finish. I hope you guys like it as it is the only bow that I have actually sealed, stained and added extras. I'm pretty proud of myself as it only being my third bow.

Here's the dimensions, it is 68" ttt, Draws only 38# and 28". It was my first attempt at a pyramid and I know I could have done a lot better but I was very short of time. I'm just happy my dad likes it and It will not be the last one I build for him. Well here it goes.
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Offline tgtmatt

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Re: My fathers birthday bow. (Pic Heavy)
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2013, 11:47:24 pm »
I also stained it with 2 different stains. I stained from center to 15" on each side of bow and then once it started to taper I stained it with a dark walnut.
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Offline ionicmuffin

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« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2013, 11:49:29 pm »
i like it! very good work! i bet he will be proud! ;D
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Offline Pat B

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Re: My fathers birthday bow. (Pic Heavy)
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2013, 11:50:21 pm »
That bend is near perfect. Well done. I'm sure Dad will love it.
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Offline bow101

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Re: My fathers birthday bow. (Pic Heavy)
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2013, 11:57:13 pm »
Cheers to a great bow.  My endorsements... ;)
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Offline tgtmatt

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Re: My fathers birthday bow. (Pic Heavy)
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2013, 12:00:17 am »
Thank you guys, It's always so nice to get the approval of the fellow bowyers. And for this bow I can only thank everyone on this site for helping me finish my first one, and always giving such valuable knowledge and information.
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Offline Weylin

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« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2013, 12:11:37 am »
That tiller looks pro! nice work, you're movin' right along with this bow making business.  8) Now we need to get you a stave.  ;)
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Offline adb

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« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2013, 12:12:52 am »
Nice job there young feller. Tiller looks very nice. Do me a favour though?... can you pull your pants up?  :o ::) 8)
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Offline tgtmatt

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« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2013, 12:34:45 am »
I notice my pants too.. I wasn't too happy either. I look like hoodlum. But the bow was worth using the pic. I know weylin I do need a stave, then i'll officially be a bowyer. Only problem is I don't have a year to wait/: Once i go off to college i'll be stuck in a dorm room. Oh god.
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Offline randman

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« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2013, 12:35:24 am »
Nice job Matt! Perfect tiller on that one right there. Being a Dad myself, I'd be proud to get one like that. Come to think of it, I've never gotten anything like that from my son. Goin to have to have a word with that boy............. ;D
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Offline Don

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Re: My fathers birthday bow. (Pic Heavy)
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2013, 12:36:36 am »
Looks good. I'm sure your dad does like.
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Offline steve b.

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« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2013, 12:55:08 am »
Awesome  !
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Offline Roy

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« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2013, 01:39:40 am »
Awesome, the tiller is perfect. Dad will be very happy.
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Offline AncientArcher76

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« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2013, 02:25:19 am »
Congrats!!! Job well done!  Don't criticize yourelf too much as each bow you make is a learning experience!

Russ
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Re: My fathers birthday bow. (Pic Heavy)
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2013, 04:01:43 am »
It has a very nice look,and a great bend ;) i hope you are both proud of that 1
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