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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Eric Krewson on June 24, 2010, 09:00:48 pm

Title: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: Eric Krewson on June 24, 2010, 09:00:48 pm
I made a special bow to be auctioned off at the Catch a Dream shoot at Lake Enid Ms this weekend to raise money for terminally ill kids to have their dream hunt.

To catch the eye of more folk I am posting pictures of the bow here so more people will know about it and dig deeper into their wallets.

I used every kind of burl wood I had in my shop to dress up this bow.

The handle overlay is from an oak burl.

   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/bows%20for%20sale/dreamoakburlhandle.jpg)

The tip overlays are from an iron wood burl. The extra groove is for a bow stringer I supply with the bow, a very safe and easy way to string this bow.

   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/bows%20for%20sale/dreamironwoodtips.jpg)

Here is the bows handle and leather rest. I hid a little locater in the handle profile. The rest is from an osage burl.

   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/bows%20for%20sale/dreambowleather.jpg)

The bamboo has a dye job with my signature color fade.

   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/bows%20for%20sale/dreambowdyeandhandle.jpg)

Strung up and ready to shoot, and shoot it does, smooth as silk, 48#@28" 66"ntn.

   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/bows%20for%20sale/dreambowfullsize.jpg)
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: RyanY on June 24, 2010, 09:23:13 pm
That is one beautiful bow. I hope it raises a lot of money. Great job.
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: ken75 on June 24, 2010, 09:46:58 pm
damn nice bow , shame to cover that grip
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on June 24, 2010, 10:28:23 pm
That is an awesome bow! Great attention to detail. Jawge
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: Scrub_buck on June 24, 2010, 10:55:40 pm
Very Nice Eric!  I am sure it will draw a lot of interest!

I also appreciate your help earlier today.  You are a treasure trove of wonderful bowmaking info!

Sandy
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: Denham Archer on June 24, 2010, 11:16:45 pm
Wonderful job.  Well done!
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: Fred Arnold on June 25, 2010, 12:30:18 am
Eric,
 That's a beaut for sure!  I enjoy seeing your work.
Fred
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: Josh on June 25, 2010, 12:44:20 am
very nice bow, Eric... I think you do wonderful work... I met a guy at the spring Tanehill shoot that had one of your bows and it is what inspired me to make my own snakeskin backed osage bow.  His was backed with diamondbacks but I did mine with copperheads... Still can't get my tips as tiny as you do though, LOL.   :)
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: bowkee on June 25, 2010, 02:19:31 am
Oh Yea Eh! :) :)
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: Del the cat on June 25, 2010, 05:07:18 am
Very handsome, for a good cause too. I hate to see kids go when they havn't had a decent crack at life.
Heck if I got hit by a bus tomorrow I'd know I'd had a go at most stuff, although there are always more bows to make.
The big question is are there better bow woods upstairs O:)  or downstairs >:D... hmmm, maybe where I'm going I'll have to get into heat treating 'em ;D
Del
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: Pappy on June 25, 2010, 06:35:50 am
Thats a beauty Eric,That should bring a pretty penny. Great cause and great jester on you part.  :)
I know Chad and the bunch will appreciate it.  :)   
   Pappy
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: HoBow on June 25, 2010, 08:08:19 am
Beautiful bow and great cause!
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: Grunt on June 25, 2010, 08:26:44 am
What goes around comes around. Glad you posted.
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: Eric Krewson on June 25, 2010, 11:02:02 am
I understand they are taking proxy bids on the bow if anyone is intrested but can't make the shoot. I stand behind my bows so if someone buys it and has any problem, I will make it right with what ever it takes.

 Chad Weaver(LBR) is the guy to contact. His # is 662-231-4817
 
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: Scott Gray on June 25, 2010, 06:28:29 pm
Simply stunning to look at and I just know its a shooter too!!!!!!
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: okiecountryboy on June 25, 2010, 07:20:33 pm
Beautiful bow made even more so by your caring actions...

God Bless

Ron
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: acker on June 25, 2010, 08:14:30 pm
Very nice bow  :)

acker
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: medicinewheel on June 26, 2010, 04:06:16 am
As anyone says: really nice bow!
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: HatchA on June 26, 2010, 09:06:21 am
I can't believe the handle and tips are wood and not marble...  Beautiful burl pieces, man!  Gorgeous bow and a worthy cause!

Steve.
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: PeteC on June 26, 2010, 01:31:30 pm
That is a beauty Eric,I really like all the burled wood applications,and I hope someone "digs deep" for it.God Bless
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: Postman on June 28, 2010, 05:19:35 pm
Great looking bow - my hat's off to your generosity.
Title: Re: Catch a Dream Bow
Post by: Lombard on June 28, 2010, 09:10:23 pm
Eric, as usual another fine bow. How did the shoot go? My wife and I were going to go, but I ended up having to work Saturday in South Carolina.