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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: PEARL DRUMS on December 20, 2012, 05:08:56 pm

Title: St Judes bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 20, 2012, 05:08:56 pm
Here are some CRAP pictures of one of the nicest bows I have made... >:(...hate electronics....

I was asked to build a bow for a St Judes fund raiser. It was preferred to fit youths under 12'ish that cant quite handle an adult bow. This is what I came up with. Its osage, 7/8" wide, 58" ntn, 25# @ 23". I had a scant piece of Canebrake laying around, so I split it and covered as much as I could. I finished the ends with black silk thread. The overlays are water buffalo. It has some nice snake to it that doesnt show up well in the pics. I was 99% satisfied I did my best......but I still had to sign it and that part evades me. I told my wife last night after I signed it that I just ruined my best bow with a quill pen! Oh well.....hope it makes tons of cash for the kids, that's all we are after anywho...right?!?!?!?!?!?!?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: bubby on December 20, 2012, 05:15:53 pm
cool bow for a good cause, made ya sign it huh, it's a b!$#%h when they make you take credit for doing something nice heh, Bub
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: k-hat on December 20, 2012, 05:18:01 pm
Ya, the writing thing eludes me too, never satisfied.  I'm with ya on the electronics!! The more tech i use the more primitive i become >:( ;)

Now for the bow, that is a real beauty!  Well done in all aspects, and i really like the handle work.  I've contoured mine but not as much as you have.  It's gonna make somebody a happy camper, and it's sure to make lots of little happy campers with the fundraising!

Good on ya bro.
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Post by: seabass on December 20, 2012, 06:00:07 pm
nice work Chris.that sould bring the kids some money.
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Post by: osage outlaw on December 20, 2012, 06:04:48 pm
That's a sweet bow Pearly, and a really nice gesture.  I'm sure some kid is going to love it.  My handwriting stinks to, as you already know.  I've been trying to think of a better way to mark my bows.  Didn't you get a new camera?  We need to teach you how to post some clear pictures.  Your bows are works of art and need to be shown off properly.
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: Badly Bent on December 20, 2012, 06:23:22 pm
Real nice bow PD, that should shoot very well for the kid who gets it regardless of whether or not he (or) she has ever shot a bow before.
Good style of bow for a kid, or an adult for that matter. Whoever bids on that should pay a premium because it's a quality bow and for a good cause also.  Good of you to volunteer your time and expertise for a worthy cause, my hats off to you. :)
Greg
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Post by: tattoo dave on December 20, 2012, 06:30:13 pm
That turned out awesome Chris!!! Some kid is gonna have the best Christmas ever.

Tattoo Dave
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Post by: blackhawk on December 20, 2012, 07:01:45 pm
That's a sweet kiddy toy right there!!!  ;)  n looks like ya got some good karma coming your way
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: bobbykelley on December 20, 2012, 07:17:09 pm
That is a very nice bow. And I'm sure the kid that gets it is going to be very happy.
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: Dvshunter on December 20, 2012, 07:40:29 pm
Nice one Pearlie. Way to go all around.
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 20, 2012, 08:03:00 pm
Thanks everyone for your comments. Some day I may hire a photographer to snap me some pics, but until then.........

That turned out awesome Chris!!! Some kid is gonna have the best Christmas ever.

Tattoo Dave

Thanks Dave. Hard to believe some wild rose shoots could raise St Judes cash ey'? I love how this primitve skill's swapping stuff pan's out.
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Post by: Will H on December 20, 2012, 08:07:02 pm
VERY nice there pearly :) them canebreaks almost look like copperheads. Good on you fella!
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Post by: SLIMBOB on December 20, 2012, 09:04:51 pm
Sweet lookin' bow and a great gesture.
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Post by: Roy on December 20, 2012, 09:05:36 pm
Very nice, Pearly Boy. Your a good Man.
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Post by: Adam on December 20, 2012, 09:10:22 pm
That's a beauty! What a nice gesture.
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on December 20, 2012, 09:42:33 pm
Well done sir, well done.  8)

I just did my first writing on a bow earlier today.  It was tuff to do.  I practiced a lot on scrap paper first, but that didn't help steady the hand all that much once it came to the wood. 
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Post by: lesken2011 on December 20, 2012, 09:45:40 pm
Nice job, Chris. I hope it really lights up some young person's day. Kudos to you!! ;)
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Post by: DGF on December 21, 2012, 05:35:39 am
Awesome Chris! Will I be seeing this on the table at the bunny stomp? 

-Dan
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Post by: Pappy on December 21, 2012, 05:52:36 am
Very nice bow,and nice of you to do it,great cause. :) :)
   Pappy
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Post by: H Rhodes on December 21, 2012, 05:54:25 am
Outstanding!  St. Judes is a worthy cause.  Good job.
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Post by: CedrikG on December 21, 2012, 06:46:59 am
how did you do those black limb end ?
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 21, 2012, 07:43:20 am
Awesome Chris! Will I be seeing this on the table at the bunny stomp? 

-Dan

Yes you will Dan-O!


how did you do those black limb end ?

Those are water buffalo horn overlays. 



Thanks for all the comments everyone!
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: Buckeye Guy on December 21, 2012, 08:30:49 am
Ata boy Pearly !!
Good job !!
Merry Christmas !!
Hope to see ya soon !!
Guy
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: burn em up chuck on December 21, 2012, 09:25:04 am
    I love this site, its christmas all year. sorry I just realized that about this site.
 what you have endured for a nameless child warms my heart.
     Marry christmas



 PS
   Im getting better,but I'm still
 uncomfortable w/technology
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: rps3 on December 21, 2012, 10:44:52 am
Nice bow, great gesture, but I dont think your problems with electronics excuse you from a full draw pic.   ;D
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Post by: Keenan on December 21, 2012, 10:49:34 am
Awesome gift pearly. Very nice bow!
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Post by: coaster500 on December 21, 2012, 10:56:57 am
Good for you Drums, sweet little shooter!!!

The kids can use all the help they can get :)

There will be some action when the bidding gets  fired up with its one!!!!!
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: Parnell on December 21, 2012, 11:20:31 am
A superior bow for a superior cause.  I admire it.
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 21, 2012, 04:52:35 pm
Nice bow, great gesture, but I dont think your problems with electronics excuse you from a full draw pic.   ;D

Must be you didnt believe me when I said it was one of the best bows Ive built..? ;). Tiller is EVERYTHING to a good bow, the rest is just fun to talk about.

Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: Onebowonder on December 21, 2012, 04:54:57 pm
Nice lines there...

OneBow
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: rps3 on December 21, 2012, 06:55:33 pm
You know how it is PEARL DRUMS, the fd is just the cherry on top.

Something for you to think about, and maybe you already did, but I just picked an osage bow up from my 12 y/o nephew I made in 06 for my brotherinlaw that he said he broke while stringing. The break was obviously from him stringing it backwards. His dad wasnt around at the time. I think I should make a handout or video to go with a bow to those who are not as experienced with selfbows to help keep these things from happening.
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: bubby on December 21, 2012, 07:47:51 pm
sweet bendf pd, Bub
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: Old timber bows on December 21, 2012, 08:08:32 pm
Very nice pearl drums some one is going to be happy take care see you soon at old timber bow weekend you better be there.
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Post by: JW_Halverson on December 21, 2012, 11:24:38 pm
Seeing how it was coming from your heart, I couldn't see how this bow would be anything but your best. 

Some kid is gonna just about break his face grinning when they receive this bow!
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: BowEd on December 21, 2012, 11:45:29 pm
Very nice job and you decked her out really nice too with the skins and tips.Perfect.
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Post by: chamookman on December 22, 2012, 05:39:42 am
Two thumbs up - nice gesture ! Bob
Title: Re: St Judes bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 22, 2012, 09:48:52 am
Very nice pearl drums some one is going to be happy take care see you soon at old timber bow weekend you better be there.

Thanks buddy! You know Im going to be there. I may even have a friend or two along, better add a few more vices!


Thanks for all the kinds words guys. I appreciate it.