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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: barebo on January 10, 2010, 06:42:52 pm

Title: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: barebo on January 10, 2010, 06:42:52 pm

I just finished this for a friend whose son is on his 3rd Middle East tour - couldn't hunt together this season, so we cut an Ash on his property,and I made this one. 67"NTN - 57#@28. Has 1" of follow - really nice shooter. Hope you like it.

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Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: barebo on January 10, 2010, 06:44:05 pm

Another

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Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: barebo on January 10, 2010, 06:44:59 pm

Full draw

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Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: rileyconcrete on January 10, 2010, 06:50:31 pm

Nice job!

I am sure he will love that bow.

tell

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: half eye on January 10, 2010, 06:55:42 pm

Beautifull bow!
half eye ;)

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: DanaM on January 10, 2010, 07:45:34 pm

Looks like a fine bow, I would like to see a close up of the riser as it looks great.
Also a great gesture making a bow for one of our serviceman :)

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: Lombard on January 10, 2010, 09:11:40 pm

Looks like a fine bow to me. Ash is one of my favorite bow woods, and I suspect that at least one Marine is going to think so too.

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: ricktrojanowski on January 10, 2010, 10:18:46 pm

Great looking bow, What a great gift for a deserving Marine.  I'm sure he will love hunting with it when he returns. 

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: Pappy on January 11, 2010, 07:17:40 am

Beautiful bow and jester,I know he will love it,and tell him thanks for his service. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: barebo on January 11, 2010, 07:49:06 am

The neat part of this is that last fall before Jr left for duty, I took over a Maple bow I'd made, and he picked it up and after a few rounds was shooting nice groups at 15 -18 yds. Said " man, this is FUN !!!" Think it's gonna be a good surprise !! Thanks for the input everyone.

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: Grunt on January 11, 2010, 12:28:00 pm

Like Chesty Puller said the first time he saw a flamethrower, " if this is for a Marine where do you mount the bayonet?"
Just kidding, I'll bet that Jarhead is sitting in his fighting hole dreaming about getting back and taking the bow you made him out hunting. Not only is it a fine weapon but it also connects him to the future back here stateside. You done good barebo.

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: Josh on January 11, 2010, 12:34:20 pm

Nice bow!  Tiller, finish work, and handle riser all look great.   :)  -josh

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: OldBow on January 11, 2010, 10:52:40 pm

Ditto everyone else! Got your fine and honorable weapon bookmarked under Jan Self Bows for BOM.

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: sailordad on January 12, 2010, 03:14:13 am

Dude i dont know whats nicer
the bow or the gesture,both are awesome

tell him thanks,and let him know hes in the wife and my thoughts.

grunt, i love that part about the bayonet :D

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: Denham Archer on January 12, 2010, 01:47:59 pm

Beautiful bow.  And excellent gesture for a serviceman!   ;D

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: medicinewheel on January 12, 2010, 03:03:39 pm

That's a really nice looking bow; tiller looks very good, so does the finish!

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: Jesse on January 12, 2010, 05:27:22 pm

Really nice bow. Tiller looks great and I love the finish work

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: Keenan on January 12, 2010, 05:46:26 pm

 Wow very nice bow and awesome gift for a well deserving servant. Good job.

Title: Re: Ash Bow for a Marine
Post by: barebo on January 12, 2010, 07:24:06 pm

Thank you all for your positive comments - much appreciated !! I used Feibings Mahogany alcohol based leather dye. In the light of day you can really see the undulations of the bark under the cambium. I wipe all my bows with Tru-Oil by my finger, as it gives me the best control over the finish. I have a sister stave to this, and will be starting it after I finish my first Ipe bow which is now mid tiller stage.