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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: blackhawk on February 24, 2013, 07:50:55 pm

Title: "Red Streak"
Post by: blackhawk on February 24, 2013, 07:50:55 pm

Here ya go steve(seabass).....this is all for you buddy....(lucky Guy >:D

54" osage molly curve with a deflexed handle....40/60 ratio....54@26"....decored in canebreak skins,and buffalo horn tip overlays,with a black leather stitched grip....it has a red streak ring running from tip to tip along the side of the bow on both sides(hence the name)...its also the smoooooooothest pulling shorty ive ever made,and spits a nice arra to boot.  enjoy buddy....


(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_0875.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_0879.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_0877.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_0882.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_0887.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_0890.jpg)

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Post by: seabass on February 24, 2013, 07:56:06 pm

ohhh yeah,i been watching every day for this one.it looks awesome Chris.you got it in my weight too.i bet that thing is fast and smooth.thank you very much Chris,you nailed it brother.

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Post by: SLIMBOB on February 24, 2013, 08:07:27 pm

Sweet.  Like everything about it, but that unbraced profile is just killer.

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Post by: Danzn Bar on February 24, 2013, 08:12:14 pm

first of all GREAT looking bow!!!  What did you use for the build ups at the tip belly?
Thanks
DB

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Post by: Roy on February 24, 2013, 08:17:37 pm

Very nice, Chris.

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Post by: Badly Bent on February 24, 2013, 08:21:50 pm

Sure does look smooth Chris, cool curves on that bow man. 8)
Can I have one too :D

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Post by: RyanY on February 24, 2013, 08:34:01 pm

Wow. That's one awesome bow.

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Post by: osage outlaw on February 24, 2013, 08:37:12 pm

WOW!  That is a beauty.  I love those skins.  Great job on it Chris.

Steve, you lucky dog.

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Post by: wapiti1997 on February 24, 2013, 08:42:19 pm

Beautiful!

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Post by: KShip85 on February 24, 2013, 08:51:09 pm

I am simply amazed at the shear quantity of quality bows you turn out.  I'm not sure I could believe you ever have them fail.  Great looking bow hawk.


Kip

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Post by: Trapper Rob on February 24, 2013, 08:59:57 pm

Sharp bow

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Post by: lostarrow on February 24, 2013, 09:04:32 pm

One of the prettiest I've ever seen! Great job.

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Post by: burn em up chuck on February 24, 2013, 09:17:18 pm

        well done, very cool

                          chuck

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Post by: country on February 24, 2013, 09:17:42 pm

That is one fine looking bow!!! :)

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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 24, 2013, 09:19:14 pm

That turned out sweet. Steve I think you know where you need to bring that, right?

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Post by: Arrowind on February 24, 2013, 09:20:32 pm

AWESOME is right! 

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Post by: seabass on February 24, 2013, 09:22:02 pm

you know it Chris.i got a whole stable of new ones to show off.i am starting to get quite the collection going.now i need one of your statics.

Title: Re: "Red Streak"
Post by: Lee Slikkers on February 24, 2013, 09:24:17 pm

Dang, I love the unbraced profile on this one Chris...what do you do, churn these things out in your sleep now too?   >:D

Title: Re: "Red Streak"
Post by: blackhawk on February 24, 2013, 09:54:50 pm

Thanks everybody ...:)

DB the string bridges are made of stacked pieces of leather n super glue.

Kip when you make bows like this and as many as I do,you are going to break some...I do have some busted sticks in a corner reminding me that it happens to anyone

Lee..I wish I could say I turned this one out in my sleep...but it was quite the opposite and tested my skills a lot...its not an easy build to pull off...everything has to be perfect and done right

Steve don't let pearly touch it and taint it,or run off with it ;)

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Post by: Josh B on February 24, 2013, 10:19:53 pm

Nicely done sir!  I hope to see this one at the classic.  It couldn't go to a more deserving fella!  Josh

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Post by: hedgeapple on February 24, 2013, 10:57:16 pm

Simply a beautiful piece of art and deadliness in one package. 

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Post by: Will H on February 24, 2013, 11:04:45 pm

I think I have a new favorite hawkbow!

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Post by: missilemaster on February 24, 2013, 11:09:09 pm

WOW!!!!!  I bet it pulls smooth.  that turned out sweet, great job

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Post by: seabass on February 24, 2013, 11:18:21 pm

Chris,i might let pearlie hold it with supervision lol.

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Post by: raghorns on February 24, 2013, 11:28:56 pm

Wow! I too would love to see this one at the Classic....I don't even need to hold it...just be in the same vicinity.

Lyle

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Post by: coaster500 on February 24, 2013, 11:30:30 pm

Just when you think you've seen them all, Wow you out did yourself, really!!!!

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Post by: seabass on February 24, 2013, 11:48:42 pm

it will be at the classic Lyle.look me up,i'll be the really short guy.

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Post by: Jmilbrandt on February 24, 2013, 11:48:55 pm

Wow! Gorgeous! Wow!

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Post by: Cameroo on February 25, 2013, 12:07:42 am

That is just sick Chris. 

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Post by: DGF on February 25, 2013, 12:39:44 am

Wow Chris, that thing is awesome. Great profile. I'll bet it flings arrows pretty dang quick too!

-Dan

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Post by: rps3 on February 25, 2013, 02:01:20 am

Stunning.

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Post by: danny f on February 25, 2013, 03:44:31 am

awesome bow. :)

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Post by: dwardo on February 25, 2013, 05:40:51 am

Absolute stunner, even for your usual standard.

Title: Re: "Red Streak"
Post by: blackhawk on February 25, 2013, 07:33:33 am

Thanks a bunch everybody for the comments...its always appreciated  :D

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Post by: Pappy on February 25, 2013, 08:38:36 am

Thats a beauty,very nice work Chris.  :)
    Pappy

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Post by: johnfolchetti on February 25, 2013, 10:14:41 am

That is simply gorgeous.

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Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on February 25, 2013, 10:21:50 am

great looking bow. I like it!

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Post by: steelslinger on February 25, 2013, 11:31:35 am

Man, that is one sweet looking bow! Great work

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Post by: autologus on February 25, 2013, 11:39:09 am

Very nice, those are some wicked recurves.

Grady

Title: Re: "Red Streak"
Post by: blackhawk on February 25, 2013, 12:12:19 pm

Thank you gents...:)

Forgot to mention this was a milestone bow for me...and one that proved one of my own theories wrong...I always thought the more reflexed or recurved you made a lever the more mass you would have to add to it for it to be laterally stable.....well guess what...that ain't true at all....these tips are just as small and narrow, and same dimension as I would've made a straight stiff tipped molly....I have learned why this feat is possible and I'm keeping it a secret >:D  :laugh:

Title: Re: "Red Streak"
Post by: ErictheViking on February 25, 2013, 12:43:42 pm

Very impressive piece of work Blackhawk. can't get much better than that full draw.

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Post by: Gus on February 25, 2013, 01:28:57 pm

Sunny Beach!!!

Your Mollys are Fine as Heck, but This One is "Something Else!"...  :)

-gus

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Post by: Dvshunter on February 25, 2013, 02:54:02 pm

Awesome! Impressive curves there.

Title: Re: "Red Streak"
Post by: blackhawk on February 25, 2013, 07:09:31 pm

Thanks Eric..Gus...and Dave......next this design needs some sinew over the working limbs...mmm  :)....n then it'll be horn next..n then its gonna turn into a full on horn bow  ;D ...I'm slowly progressing towards it as I keep advancing this design... ;)

Title: Re: "Red Streak"
Post by: IdahoMatt on February 25, 2013, 07:10:46 pm

Boy I thought that last Osage flipped tip was one of the prettiest bows I have seen till I saw this one.  Do you steam the curves in or use dry heat?  Nice job!

Title: Re: "Red Streak"
Post by: blackhawk on February 25, 2013, 07:18:14 pm

Thanks Matt....I used dry heat to bend the curves on this one...gotta bend slow n easy in stages with dry heat to get this much bend without getting any cracks...steam is usually easier and safer for newer folks

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Post by: paulsemp on February 25, 2013, 07:34:28 pm

That's just plain awesome!

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Post by: IdahoMatt on February 25, 2013, 07:46:15 pm

Thanks.  I used to be a luthier so I have done a lot of both, but never on anything so thick. I really appreciate it man ;D

Title: Re: "Red Streak"
Post by: hunterbob on February 25, 2013, 08:13:07 pm

   I see it finally dried out seabass. lol . I told you it was sweet...

Title: Re: "Red Streak"
Post by: seabass on February 25, 2013, 10:28:50 pm

you got that right Bob,it turned out sweet.i am taking it to twin oaks on march 15 and shoot the course with it.it is going to be great.

Title: Re: "Red Streak"
Post by: PAHunter on February 27, 2013, 04:04:15 am

Darn brother I really need to stop by and see your recent bows in person.  I'm in GA for 10 days starting Sat so I can't make the 10 but I'll touch base with you after that.  Great work man, I feel like a slacker.  ;)

Title: Re: "Red Streak"
Post by: BowEd on February 27, 2013, 04:50:02 am

Now that's what I'm talking about.54"....The old bendy handle R/D winner winner chicken dinner profile.Love it.Would it take the 28" draw you think?Bet it would.I know with sinew and horn it darn well would.That's a bow to take along with the FG boys on a 3D course and listen to em mumble and wonder.Goodnight Irene and lights out.Love the curves and profile on this one Chris.Does it feel like it bends much in the handle?By the looks of it I'd say not much.You sure got that heat tweaking gun procedure under control.I was wondering when someday you would show some bridges on a bow you finish.Super job Chris.I just finished and am shooting in a 58 and 1/2" NTN maple about a 60/40 ratio with sinew and horn as soon as this darn snow storm moves on here in southern Iowa.No pictures but it's for real.With the less mass weight of the white wood it's starting to impress me.Glad I woke up to check the snowfall here to see this.Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: "Red Streak"
Post by: blackhawk on February 27, 2013, 07:54:54 am

Thanks rob....hope we get to hang out soon...its been awhile bro  :)

Thanks ed...I bet it wood take a 30" draw no prob...just might take a lil more set...I do see and have one already chased n cut out that I plan on sinewing...maybe I should put the horn on too n really draw the reflex outta it ;) NA..ill start with just the sinew on osage first....the bend does creep up into the handle but not much,and most my bend is mid limbs or so....the bridges were inevitable huh? Hope you will be able to post the maple sinew n horn bow..id sure like to see that puppy ;)

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Post by: WoodMunkey157 on February 27, 2013, 09:32:31 am

Exquisite.