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Offline Weylin

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Re: '13 XMAS TRADE WORKS IN PROGRESS
« Reply #420 on: January 18, 2014, 07:20:14 pm »
This is the bow that I made for the Christmas Trade. It is 60" nock to nock, and 50# @ 28". The tips were flipped and the belly was heat treated over a bed of coals. It has a big kink in the top limb that didn't want to budge so I left it. The bow bends slightly through the handle but I built up the handle with some cork for comfort. The tips are made from sheep horn and the natural texture of the horn was left on part of the overlays. The handwrap is leather with leather lace. The stain is leather dye and the artwork is done with acrylic paint. The string is fastflight. I really enjoyed making this bow from start to finish. I'm particularly pleased with the artwork on it as I was able to play around with some new ideas and techniques. I am reluctant to stick it in the mail so I think I will make another bow similar to this one for myself at some point. I hope my recipient enjoys shooting it as much as I enjoyed making it. Thanks for looking.



































Offline Gus

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Re: '13 XMAS TRADE WORKS IN PROGRESS
« Reply #421 on: January 18, 2014, 07:31:07 pm »
Dang Weylin!

The Bar!
You've Raised It Again!

Love every thing about this Bow... but one...
Damn It... now I'm Coveting...

 >:D

-gus
"I taught him archery everyday, and when he got good at it he throw an arrow at me."

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Offline BOWMAN53

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« Reply #422 on: January 18, 2014, 09:47:56 pm »
That is gorgeous weylin.

Offline country

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Re: '13 XMAS TRADE WORKS IN PROGRESS
« Reply #423 on: January 19, 2014, 06:38:52 am »
Very nice 8)

Offline TRACY

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« Reply #424 on: January 19, 2014, 08:46:27 am »
I'd be afraid to shoot a beautiful bow like that... But I would! Nice work

Tracy
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Offline 4dog

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« Reply #425 on: January 19, 2014, 06:13:01 pm »
good job weylin...nice all around!!
"SET" is always there !!!

Offline Buffalogobbler

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« Reply #426 on: February 04, 2014, 06:23:32 pm »
That bow is Awesome!!!

Kevin
Beer is living proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy-Ben Franklin