Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: mullet on May 10, 2012, 08:52:22 pm

Title: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: mullet on May 10, 2012, 08:52:22 pm

Here's something I've been playing with for a couple of years. I got the idea from RyanO a few years ago. I didn't like the setup so I changed a few things. It's made from bamboo and Eastern Red Cedar to keep it light. It is all traditional except the rubber piece. I'm replaceing it with a thick piece of leather. I've shot some arows through it and it is quiet and stays in place. I'm going to shoot the course Sunday at the Club I shoot at and see if it loosens up any.
What ya think? ;D

Title: Re: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 10, 2012, 08:57:36 pm

LOVE the color of your bow Eddie. The quiver is cool. Im curious to see how well it stays snug after a round Sunday. Thats the test right there!

Title: Re: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: mullet on May 10, 2012, 09:05:10 pm

Thanks, Pearlie, the bow just keeps getting darker. Made it in '04. I figure if it doesen't loosen up after 40 targets it will work for hunting season.

Title: Re: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 10, 2012, 09:07:58 pm

Idea: How about you soak your leather lace for a few minutes then wrap it. It will suck down like a "you know what" when it dries I bet!

Title: Re: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: Adam on May 10, 2012, 11:26:07 pm

I really like that idea a lot.  I've considered similar things but couldn't figure out how to do it without too much weight or bulk.  Yours seems about perfect.

Title: Re: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: mullet on May 10, 2012, 11:29:21 pm

Thanks, Adam. I have been trying to make it light since I started playing with it. Pearl, I was going to soak it before I shoot. I just wrapped it for the pictures, but it is tight like that.

Title: Re: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: Pat B on May 10, 2012, 11:58:55 pm

Thats a cool bow quiver, Eddie. Looks like it will work well.

Title: Re: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: Jimbob on May 11, 2012, 12:49:27 am

I like that setup!

Title: Re: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: Parnell on May 11, 2012, 09:45:12 am

Hope it holds good.

Title: Re: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: seabass on May 11, 2012, 09:02:00 pm

i like it alot Eddie.looks good

Title: Re: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: Diligence on May 12, 2012, 12:41:57 am

If the ladies don't find you handsome, at least they should find you handy.

Eddie - I like it, but looks bulky...sort of like putting a hitch on a porsche.  Maybe if it was just a two arrow?

J

Title: Re: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: vinemaplebows on May 12, 2012, 02:24:02 am

I like it!

Title: Re: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: crooketarrow on May 14, 2012, 03:52:05 pm

  Your bow must be OSAGE TO KEEP GETTING DARKER WITH AGE. Don't you just love that.

Title: Re: New Idea-Prototype
Post by: mullet on May 14, 2012, 10:23:17 pm

Dilligence, it is actually very light, you don't even feel the weight. Look at it like a Carrera with a spoiler :D. It passed the test for me, anyway. It never loosened up, so now I'm going to clean it up and use it hog hunting in July.
Crooketarrow, yep, I love how osage ages. It's like a fine bourbon, just gets better.