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Title: The Ashcott Bow
Post by: Parnell on July 20, 2010, 09:30:20 pm

Hello,

Here is the Ashcott Bow that I made for my mother.  she wanted something to hang on her wall and occasionally shoot when she comes to my house.  It's a bit heavy for her, but hey, that's alright.  This bow follows the dimensions in Tbb2 in the Ancient European bows sections.  It's 62" long, an inch wide tapering to thin tips, slightly recurved and has that odd rise at the grip.  I kinda like that odd rise, it gives a feel for where to grab and this bow shoots fine.  Comes in at 48# at 28".  It's hickory.  Looks to me like the original wasn't following a growth ring and this is from a board, so hey, it's pretty close to authentic.  Doesn't specify what the original was made out of, I dunno, maybe elm in southern England?  Anyhow...
Finished it with purple dye and mahogony stain.
Thanks for looking.

Parnell

P.s. Hey, Destructo, sorry about the shirtless picture but it's hot down here and I haven't put a shirt on in 4 days ;D!

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Title: Re: The Ashcott Bow
Post by: Josh on July 20, 2010, 09:33:47 pm

Nice Bow Parnell!  Bookmarked for July Self BOM too.  :)

Title: Re: The Ashcott Bow
Post by: AncientArcher76 on July 20, 2010, 09:35:34 pm

Like the bow but Im seeing spots from them shorts...

Russ

Title: Re: The Ashcott Bow
Post by: profsaffel on July 20, 2010, 09:49:49 pm

Agh! Break out the eye-bleach! Just kidding... nice bow!!!

Title: Re: The Ashcott Bow
Post by: gmc on July 20, 2010, 10:03:16 pm

Mighty fine bow.

Title: Re: The Ashcott Bow
Post by: mullet on July 20, 2010, 10:53:52 pm

 Very nice, Steve. Your mother ought to like that one. I just posted a picture today without the shirt, screw it, man, it's hot.

Title: Re: The Ashcott Bow
Post by: youngbowyer33 on July 20, 2010, 11:18:26 pm

mmmm thats a very nice bow.

Title: Re: The Ashcott Bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 21, 2010, 10:47:49 am

That is a beauty! The bow has an excellent tiller. I don't show off bows in the summer with my usual sweats. I love the way you are able to climb the wall as you draw. :) Jawge

Title: Re: The Ashcott Bow
Post by: Orkraider on July 21, 2010, 01:53:50 pm

That looks great. She'll be happy to get that bow. I like the color, too.

Title: Re: The Ashcott Bow
Post by: Thwackaddict on July 21, 2010, 02:42:13 pm

Very cool bow and i'm diggin da shorts,better watch for hillbilly he'll call em ugly ;D LOL im with you its hot and i dont wear em till it gets cold.

Title: Re: The Ashcott Bow
Post by: Elktracker on July 21, 2010, 02:46:30 pm

Great job! Wish it was warm enough where i'm at to take my shirt off ;D