Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: mullet on May 04, 2011, 07:07:43 pm
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I was taken by suprise Saturday afternoon when someone I'm proud to call a friend showed me the bow he had finished while we were at Pappy's. I had given Ryan O'Sullivan this piece of Yellow Guava last year at the Classic and asked him if he thought he could get a bow out of it. Well he did and here it is.
It is 62' N to N and 57# at 28". It starts to bend slightly in the handle at 29" which is perfect to me, let's you know when to quit. The leather stain job and contrast between the white wood is stunning.The tips look like Cocabola and I think the leather hand grip is, maybe Caymen.
I was really blown away when he asked me what I thought and I said it was absolutely a gorgeous bow. He then told me, " Good, take it home with you".
Thank You again, Ryan.
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dang that's pretty Ryan! ...Eddie you lucky dog you! Tiller is PERFECT and the dye job on the back looks awesome. Great contender for May BOM! :)
looks like it's on FIRE! :)
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That's beautiful!
A wonderful gift, Eddie.
Ryan - excellent craftsmanship!
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Dang that is one purty hunk of guava! I love that splotchy die stuff Ryan does to the backs - slick! Hey, uh - think I could borrow that for a few days? ;D.
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WOW!!! that's pretty, luv that dye job, bub
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Gorgeous! love the dye job! congrats Ryan on the work, and congrats Eddie on getting an awesome gift.
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awsome bow eddie he did a great job on it.
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Good job I like it and love the model ;D
Ron
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Just perfect..........wonderful gift as well.
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WOW! What a great gift! Thats one pretty bow. ;D
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Theres lots of folks who make good bows. There aren't many who make em like that! That is a piece of work. Tiller is exceptional.
Gabe
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A beauty for sure -looks smooth, gracefull,deadly and I like that camo on the back, awsome bow-Hammertime
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Forget that 'ol chunk of wood...The model is absolutely STUNNING!!! :o You think you could introduce me sometime? ;D
I held that bow in my hands and it's everything it looks to be and more. Ryan done a heck of a job on everything about it. He gave it to a pretty darn good fella too ;)
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That is one beautiful bow and gift.
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And yes, Kathie is looking pretty hot there Eddie. You better keep a close eye on that one ;).
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Wow, didnt know that was your bow when I got to look at it. Looks beautiful on here but photos do it no justice. Pleasure meeting you and your wife.
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Wow that is a real beauty!!!! Thats one of the nicest bows I have ever seen. Absolutely...awesome
Jon
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Very cool bow I love the colors.
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Very nice bow......that dye job is crazy :o.......I like it a lot.....how is that done? If it isn't a highly secret technique, one of those "I'll tell ya, but then I'll hafta kill you" things........I'd rather not know if that is the case ;D
Darcy
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Can't do much better than a Ryan O'Sullivan bow. That thing is gorgeous.
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That is one sweet looking bow. Thank you for showing it off, bows like this inspire us all.
Nathan
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Can't do much better than a Ryan O'Sullivan bow. That thing is gorgeous.
Thinks so, too...!
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Now that is just right awesome. Great looking bow
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very nice bow Eddie you gonna stick a hog with that one ?
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I saw that one, it is a beauty!
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you are one lucky fella, ryan makes a beautifull bow, i have envied his work for some time.
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Top shelf work Ryan! Really like that finish.
I guess you left them "Beeeerzs" alone when you were building this one? ;D ;)
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WOW, what a beauty!
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Really think that bow is as good as it gets..Ryan you are a genius.
Eddie you are a fortunate fellow.
Lane
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great looking bow but id rather see more pics of the wife ;D
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Thanks for the nice comments everyone, and I'm glad you like it Eddie! I just wanted to give a little something back to one of the most generous people on the board. Eddie has always selflessly given away loads of stuff to newbies not expecting little or anything in return and whenever a trade deal has gone south Eddie is always one of the first ones to step up and volunteer to make it right even though he had nothing to do with it. So kudos to you Eddie. You da man ! You deserve it ! I hope you get some use of that stick. We want some pictures when you get some hog blood on it!
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Jamie ;D. Where ya been Ryano? Guess like me your endeavering to persevere in other fields?
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Very nice bow......that dye job is crazy :o.......I like it a lot.....how is that done? If it isn't a highly secret technique, one of those "I'll tell ya, but then I'll hafta kill you" things........I'd rather not know if that is the case ;D
Darcy
No big secret Darcy. I've been showing/telling people how to do this for a couple of years. First I spray a light coat of finish in this case spray laquer on the entire bow and let it dry for 10- 15 minutes then I apply the base color to just the back of the bow,which on this bow is feiblings(alcohol based) tan leather dye with a paper towel. Then I applied the red dye(same brand, type) to the back of the bow with a wrinkled up plastic bag. Then the same with the black dye. (you can experiment with different colors also) Here's a tip you need to use the dye on the plastic bag sparingly. You need it to almost be semi dry on the bag or your pattern will bleed all over the place. Once its all done I use a scraper and sand paper to clean up the edges of the limbs where the dye runs over. Getting the nice straight lines down the edges really makes it look clean and neat. Hope this helps clear up the mistery for ya! ;D
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Jamie ;D. Where ya been Ryano? Guess like me your endeavering to persevere in other fields?
Oh, I've been around Paul. Just not posting as much as I used too. Not building nearly as many bows either....
You know how life tends to get in the way of our fun!
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I'm all over that Ryan - I know :-X! Thats one fine looking weapon you built there as usual. I haven't touched one in about three years, just knapping. Oh well, times a healer :).
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I've never seen a prettier bow. Love the dye job and the leather. Fantastic job Ryano.
Congrats Eddie.
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Very nice bow......that dye job is crazy :o.......I like it a lot.....how is that done? If it isn't a highly secret technique, one of those "I'll tell ya, but then I'll hafta kill you" things........I'd rather not know if that is the case ;D
Darcy
No big secret Darcy. I've been showing/telling people how to do this for a couple of years. First I spray a light coat of finish in this case spray laquer on the entire bow and let it dry for 10- 15 minutes then I apply the base color to just the back of the bow,which on this bow is feiblings(alcohol based) tan leather dye with a paper towel. Then I applied the red dye(same brand, type) to the back of the bow with a wrinkled up plastic bag. Then the same with the black dye. (you can experiment with different colors also) Here's a tip you need to use the dye on the plastic bag sparingly. You need it to almost be semi dry on the bag or your pattern will bleed all over the place. Once its all done I use a scraper and sand paper to clean up the edges of the limbs where the dye runs over. Getting the nice straight lines down the edges really makes it look clean and neat. Hope this helps clear up the mistery for ya! ;D
Thanks for the detailed description of the process, I'll have to give it a try.
Darcy :)
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Beautiful bow,I seen Ryan putting the finishing touches on that one,at least I think it was. Nice work Ryan and congrats Eddie. :)
Pappy
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Thanks Everyone for the nice comments. That was the one Pappy. Your welcome Darcy. Hope it works for ya.
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I've never seen a prettier bow. ...
I've seen some bows one here that were as pretty as this one. Lot of them were made by someone named Ryan O'Sullivan... ;D
Just kidding, keep coming back to look at it; it IS a really nice bow!
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I really like it and feel very honored to be gifted with it. And it shoots great.
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I'm Glad y'all like it. Especially you Eddie.
Thanks for all the complements everyone. Your too much Frank. ::) ;D
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Great work Ryan! I love it.