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Title: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on March 01, 2012, 03:22:47 pm

Well I finished it up.  Its a sweet little bow. 60.5" following the contour of the back.  I chased the sapwood off and used only heartwood. It is unbacked and draws 40# @ 26"  I drew it on tiller to 27", but It looks a little better at 26" so that's what I am calling it.lol Brazilian walnut tip overlays, chocolate deer leather grip and beaver fur silencers finished it off nicely.  It does have some string follow. to be expected out of a short recurved stave.  Kentucky coffee in my opinion acts a lot like Mulberry. It's nicely grained like osage....but certainly not osage, but does make a good bow.  I was hoping for a heavier weight, but we all know how that goes when working with a new species of wood....so much is unknown when you start.  The grain is probably the prettiest I have ever used. Just gorgeous.  the dark and light purples, pinks and hints of reds....  just something special.  not exactly what I wanted out of it, but a fine bow just the same.  next one will be heavier for sure..lol  The string lines up pretty good. cant really get a "self" recurve perfect when your dealing with a natural stave, but it doesn't torque out on me or anything and tracks pretty well.   

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on March 01, 2012, 03:23:33 pm

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Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: Mangeur de lard on March 01, 2012, 03:32:44 pm

Very nice! quit a bend on that little bow. You're right, the grain is gorgeous.

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: k-hat on March 01, 2012, 03:36:20 pm

Absolutely beautiful!  What kind of finish is on her?  Nice contrast on the grain!

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: Cameroo on March 01, 2012, 03:43:50 pm

That's a great looking little bow.  Nice work!

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 01, 2012, 03:47:08 pm

Cool grain pattern in that wood Ryan. I dig it. Nice curves

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: Pat B on March 01, 2012, 03:58:19 pm

Another nice little recurve, Ryan.  You've been cranking them out lately!  8)

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 01, 2012, 04:23:59 pm

Quote from: Pat B on March 01, 2012, 03:58:19 pm

Another nice little recurve, Ryan.  You've been cranking them out lately!  8)

EXACTLY! Blackhawk and I get politely jabbed for cranking the bows out! Ryan built this one in two days. Add Ryan to that list.

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: coaster500 on March 01, 2012, 04:52:03 pm

Very nice bow...  you did an excellent job!!!

"Kentucky coffee in my opinion acts a lot like Mulberry" the piece I worked seemed even harder than Mulberry, if that's possible... tough stuff :)

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: coaster500 on March 01, 2012, 04:53:33 pm

Great color!!!!

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: Scowler on March 01, 2012, 05:53:31 pm

Beautiful, graceful bow.

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: ErictheViking on March 01, 2012, 06:30:36 pm

Sweet bow Ryan, that grain is gorgeous.

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: GaryR on March 01, 2012, 09:22:50 pm

You have been churning out some really nice bows, keep 'em coming, I love to see the pictures.

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: MoNative on March 01, 2012, 10:28:33 pm

sweet job there man! 8)

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: Josh B on March 02, 2012, 12:16:39 am

Nice curves on her for sure.  Well done sir!  Josh

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: H Rhodes on March 02, 2012, 02:58:37 am

Great job!  Pretty grain and nice curves....  downright sexy.

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: medicinewheel on March 02, 2012, 04:19:32 am

Love it!

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: Pappy on March 02, 2012, 07:31:32 am

Very nice work curve,you are staying busy. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on March 02, 2012, 11:22:16 am

thanks guys

Pappy-  yeah you know it!  if I wasnt so busy and tied up I would have to be takin a trip to the Classic this year. Been wantin to go, but timing never works out for me...lol

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: dmikeyj on March 04, 2012, 01:36:31 am

Guys, this bow looks better in person, the grain along the sides is lazer straight, looks like plywood, the rings are so even.

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: PeteC on March 04, 2012, 10:10:29 am

Very nice bow Ryan. As usual. Great work. God Bless

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: greenfoot on April 18, 2012, 02:32:19 pm

Nice Bow and in two days.

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: Maximus on April 18, 2012, 05:36:25 pm

Nice bow, got my vote.

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: Dazv on April 18, 2012, 06:36:07 pm

i dont know how i missed this, that is one pretty bow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on April 18, 2012, 06:38:09 pm

thanks much guys, it's a pretty little bugger

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: SA on April 18, 2012, 06:41:16 pm

that bend looks perfect!

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: soy on April 18, 2012, 07:04:27 pm

Thanks another wood i have to find ...realy enjoy that one, job well done sir ;)

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: bow101 on April 18, 2012, 07:10:46 pm

Excellent looking bow twistedlimbs.!!!!! :)

Title: Re: Kentucky Coffee 'Curve
Post by: cougarbob on April 18, 2012, 07:51:20 pm

Congradulations on winning Bom you made a very  nice bow cougar Bob