Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: 4est Trekker on September 25, 2011, 07:48:11 pm

Title: New BBB
Post by: 4est Trekker on September 25, 2011, 07:48:11 pm

Hey, all.  Here's a bamboo-backed-bamboo deflex/reflex bow I just finished out from a blank I got from James Parker of Huntworty Productions.  You can purchase James' blanks through Mike Yancey at Pine Hollow Long Bows (a sponsor here). 

I finished this one up rather quickly for my cousin, as deer seasons is approaching very quickly.  We were running out of daylight the evening I delivered it, hence no full-draw shot    :-\ . 

It's 64" inches tip-to-tip and came in at 53#@28".  From back it front, it's bamboo/osage/ipe/walnut riser/osage/heat tempered bamboo.  It shoots like a rocket and is whisper quiet.  The riser has been stippled and then ebonized using the vinegar etching solution I use on my knives. It's a really cool process that, depending on the length and repetition of applications, can turn wood black.  You can make the solution yourself by soaking a piece of steel wool in vinegar for a few days, then straining the vinegar and applying it with a soft rag much like stain.  A little blast from a heat gun speeds up the drying and darkening process.


(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Tom%20Bates%20BBB%202011/Toms-Bow-3.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Tom%20Bates%20BBB%202011/Toms-Bow-5.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Tom%20Bates%20BBB%202011/Toms-Bow-4.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Tom%20Bates%20BBB%202011/Toms-Bow-7.jpg)


(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Tom%20Bates%20BBB%202011/Toms-Bow-6.jpg)

 

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: Cameroo on September 25, 2011, 11:33:34 pm

I keep looking to find some imperfection on at least ONE thing that you make.  Still looking... ::)  :o  :D

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: Jboyd on September 26, 2011, 12:13:20 am

awesome looking bow!  What will that solution do to osage?  I've put black die or stain on it several times and get the green effect.

Jamie

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: hammertime on September 26, 2011, 12:15:49 am

WOW-Nice,very nice,like the looks of that-Hammertime

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: Kpete on September 26, 2011, 01:04:00 am

Gee, aren't we related in some way?   No hurry on getting mine done!
That is beautiful.

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: ErictheViking on September 26, 2011, 02:54:42 am

I am absolutely in love with James' bamboo bows. you finished that one up nice.

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: colt on September 26, 2011, 03:15:28 am

those are some sweet lines. i love it

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: mikekeswick on September 26, 2011, 04:40:54 am

Very nice.

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: crooketarrow on September 26, 2011, 08:48:56 am

  NICE JOB

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: Del the cat on September 26, 2011, 10:26:55 am

Love the pitted finish on the grip. Very handsome bow.
Del

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: dbb on September 26, 2011, 03:03:48 pm

Pure art!

/Mikael

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: johnston on September 26, 2011, 08:23:56 pm

Wow! ...........................can't think past...Wow.

Lane

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: ken75 on September 26, 2011, 10:07:58 pm

very nice bow , look forward to a fulldraw sometime .
any idea what the heat temper process is on bamboo , i know you like buildalongs ,that would be interesting

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: soy on September 27, 2011, 12:36:53 am

Delightful, very well done! You have given a great work of art ;D

Title: Re: New BBB
Post by: nyarrow on September 30, 2011, 11:31:25 pm

Wow! Beautiful bow. Great job!