Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: tgtmatt on January 22, 2013, 11:45:15 pm
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I'm sure some of you saw my recent post about my red oak pyramid bow. I made my own version of a "pyramid" for my dad's birthday. (which was today). I just finished it today too, but will add a little bit more when I finish. I hope you guys like it as it is the only bow that I have actually sealed, stained and added extras. I'm pretty proud of myself as it only being my third bow.
Here's the dimensions, it is 68" ttt, Draws only 38# and 28". It was my first attempt at a pyramid and I know I could have done a lot better but I was very short of time. I'm just happy my dad likes it and It will not be the last one I build for him. Well here it goes.
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I also stained it with 2 different stains. I stained from center to 15" on each side of bow and then once it started to taper I stained it with a dark walnut.
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i like it! very good work! i bet he will be proud! ;D
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That bend is near perfect. Well done. I'm sure Dad will love it.
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Cheers to a great bow. My endorsements... ;)
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Thank you guys, It's always so nice to get the approval of the fellow bowyers. And for this bow I can only thank everyone on this site for helping me finish my first one, and always giving such valuable knowledge and information.
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That tiller looks pro! nice work, you're movin' right along with this bow making business. 8) Now we need to get you a stave. ;)
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Nice job there young feller. Tiller looks very nice. Do me a favour though?... can you pull your pants up? :o ::) 8)
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I notice my pants too.. I wasn't too happy either. I look like hoodlum. But the bow was worth using the pic. I know weylin I do need a stave, then i'll officially be a bowyer. Only problem is I don't have a year to wait/: Once i go off to college i'll be stuck in a dorm room. Oh god.
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Nice job Matt! Perfect tiller on that one right there. Being a Dad myself, I'd be proud to get one like that. Come to think of it, I've never gotten anything like that from my son. Goin to have to have a word with that boy............. ;D
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Looks good. I'm sure your dad does like.
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Awesome !
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Awesome, the tiller is perfect. Dad will be very happy.
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Congrats!!! Job well done! Don't criticize yourelf too much as each bow you make is a learning experience!
Russ
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It has a very nice look,and a great bend ;) i hope you are both proud of that 1
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nice bend, you done good, Bub
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Nice job on that bow. As a dad, I know yours will love it.
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Nice tiller on that one,bet he will love that.Nice job. :)
Pappy
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Great bend on that birthday bow!
Nice job on the finish and details also. I bet your dad will be quite pleased with that present, I know I would. :)
Greg
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Nice bow,he is gonna like that.
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Nice job on that one. Sweet bend!!
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Awesome! 8)
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Well done. Congratulations
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Awesome bow, and as a father of a son myself, I know what that bow means to your Dad in more ways than just getting a selfbow.
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wow cool bow and grain patterns, does it bend through the handle? it looks like it does
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It does bend through the handle. It scared me last night when I finally drew it after it was complete because I heard creaking and I later figured it was just the leather breaking in.
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Nice work Matt. Looks like a shooter. Way to make the old man proud.
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You guys are the biggest ego boost ever, haha. It's so nice to hear about how nice a bow you put work into turned out. If only I hadn't waited like a week before his birthday to start on it. Thank you all again.