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Offline GB

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An introduction and my favorite bow
« on: September 30, 2014, 03:03:21 pm »
Hi All,
I've enjoyed the time I've been lurking here the past few months.  Just amazed at the wealth of information and the quality of the wooden bows posted here and honestly, I've seen some  that I couldn't have imagined possible to make.  I've been making bows for 2 years now and I see that there is so much more to learn.
I made this bow last winter.  It was  hickory backed elm from boards that I glued 3" of reflex into and it became my favorite shooter until it started to chrysal in one spot on the top limb.  Just recently rasped down some of the elm belly, glued on an osage lam, and retillered it.  I was happy that it held the same 1 3/4" of reflex and was still a joy to shoot.  It's 64" long, 47# @ 27" with an elm handle and a little cherry bark on the back and side plate.  If I remember right, it's my 15th bow most of them being from boards.  I've made 3 from staves and still have to finish a mulberry flatbow I've been working on forever  ;)
The f/d pic was taken after I finished tillering but didn't stain or seal it yet.  Thanks for looking.











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Offline hunterbob

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Re: An introduction and my favorite bow
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2014, 03:29:44 pm »
Nice job . and a fine looking tiller.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: An introduction and my favorite bow
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2014, 03:49:10 pm »
That's a fine job you did on this bow. I like your attitude...if it messes up find a way to fix it. My first couple of tri-lam bows were don for the same reason. The osage belly was a good choice for belly wood.
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Offline bubby

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Re: An introduction and my favorite bow
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2014, 04:21:10 pm »
.ice work and save, when isn't osage a great choice :laugh:
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: An introduction and my favorite bow
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2014, 05:06:34 pm »
Nice bow and welcome!
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: An introduction and my favorite bow
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2014, 05:13:45 pm »
nice fix on that one, ,congrats
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Offline Badger

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« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2014, 05:23:13 pm »
  Nice job, no easy task to rasp down a belly and laminate back on a new one. You have potential!
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: An introduction and my favorite bow
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2014, 06:00:44 pm »
Best way to introduce yourself....pics of a nice bow!  Welcome!
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: An introduction and my favorite bow
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2014, 06:39:33 pm »
Great bow and welcome.  I like the cherry bark accent.  Tiller looks awesome. :)
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Offline bow101

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Re: An introduction and my favorite bow
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2014, 07:52:04 pm »
Welcome GB   Great tiller on a fine stick.  8)   Like Badger mentions  "no easy task"  repairing the belly  and re-tillering.

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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: An introduction and my favorite bow
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2014, 07:58:31 pm »
Nice Bow.............
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: An introduction and my favorite bow
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2014, 08:04:54 pm »
Nothing wrong with that bow, like the resting profile and the tiller looks real good as well. Nicely done GB and good to have you on board.
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Offline GB

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Re: An introduction and my favorite bow
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2014, 03:29:35 am »
Thanks for the warm welcome!  I posted before work and just got home and really appreciate your kind words.  Looking forward to seeing all of your next bows as well.
Thanks again!
Greg
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Re: An introduction and my favorite bow
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2014, 05:07:21 am »
First welcome to PA, sounds like you should fit right in,beautiful bow and nice job trying to save it. :)
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Offline GB

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« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2014, 01:56:47 pm »
Thanks Pappy!
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