Vine maple trade bow

[dwardo]

Lovely as always.

Might find this strange but a couple of months ago I met another bowyer on a peninsula in the middle of a remote Scottish loch in what was more like winter than spring. Over a few arrows and a beer we got to discuss whos work we admired. Pretty much at the same time we both said "Gordons"


 

[Carson (CMB)]

Beautiful work as always Gordon.  Did you see that it made the PA Facebook page?   So what do you think of vine maple in that design?  Looks to me like it works quite well.

[Brock]

Very nice Gordon...the vine maple I have that John completed for me has taken some set but likely from my long draw...and using it in our hottest turkey seapon in 10 years..two years ago.  I am going to have him make me another out of vine maple or osage and put a backing on it...so my 29.5 inch draw does not mess it up. LOL

hope one day I can do as good of work as you have there on these pages...  thanks for sharing.

[Gordon]

That's funny dwardo. I would have never guessed that someone living in some remote Scottish lock would know who I am. The wonders of the Internet...

Hey Carson I checked out the page. That's pretty cool to see my pictures there. I've used this design with vine maple bows before to good effect, but I never seem to be able to hold on to them for very long.

Hey Brock. Ask John to make the bow a little longer than he usually does. That should take care of your long draw.

Thanks guys for your really nice comments.

[Chadwick]

Gordon, that bow looks so good that I'm hating you now. Way to set the bar!
Michael

[nathan elliot]

That's funny dwardo. I would have never guessed that someone living in some remote Scottish lock would know who I am. The wonders of the Internet...

I remember the conversation well (and the 2meter high snow!), you do build consistently fine bows sir, this one being no exception.

[Gordon]

Well thank you Nathan. Do you ever get a chance to fish for sea trout and/or salmon? I've always wanted to visit your part of the world.

Thank you Michael, what a nice compliment.

[JW_Halverson]

The term Master may get bandied about rather liberally, but in your case it is very accurate, Mr. Ferlisch.  The only bow you could not turn out is the one I wouldn't like!  Thanks for all your bows, Gordon!  Great inspiration for all of us.

[nathan elliot]

Well thank you Nathan. Do you ever get a chance to fish for sea trout and/or salmon? I've always wanted to visit your part of the world.

Thank you Michael, what a nice compliment.

Yes Gordon I do! Every spare moment is spent down the river 5mins from my cottage. Mainly had brownies so far but am trying hard for salmon. Last Monday had the river to myself all day. With the odd patch of snow still on the mountains & alpine blue sky, it was a good day to be alive and there are no midges yet! If you are ever over this way stop by you would be very welcome

[Dvshunter]

Excellent work again Gordon. Thanks for sharing.

[Gordon]

Nathan, I would dearly love to ply your rivers for salmon with my double handed rod and flies. And my wife is a piper and wants to visit Scotland something terrible. You might just have some company drop by!

What a nice compliment JW though I don't think I've made enough bows to be worthy of such a title. But thank you.

Thank you Dvs.

[missilemaster]

Excellent as ever! Dang but you can build a bow 

[Buffalogobbler]

Beautiful bow, I love the snake skins and the tips!

Kevin

[Jmilbrandt]

Absolutely stunning! I like how you did the tips.

[dbb]

A bow to be proud of, Both to maker and wielder!
I might steal the overlay idea

Mikael