Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: soy on March 26, 2013, 11:20:10 pm

Title: nothing fancy(aka the Kestrel)
Post by: soy on March 26, 2013, 11:20:10 pm

this is a split off of my last bendy handle, I left the ring on the back that changes from sapwood 2 heartwood...it's around 55 pounds At about 26 inches of Draw
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/IMG_20130325_091911_408.jpg)
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/IMG_20130325_091929_685.jpg)
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/IMG_20130325_245813_381.jpg)
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/IMG_20130325_091956_324.jpg)

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: soy on March 26, 2013, 11:21:56 pm

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/IMG_20130325_092050_752.jpg)
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/IMG_20130325_145413_660.jpg)

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: blackhawk on March 26, 2013, 11:24:56 pm

Nice simple stick Thad...I like using that creamsicle changing ring as a back sometimes

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: Pat B on March 26, 2013, 11:27:26 pm

A simple bow with beautiful tiller. Nicely done.  8)

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: criveraville on March 27, 2013, 01:58:47 am

Great job Thad. You can't go wrong with a D style bow. Thank you for entering this beauty in March BOM ;)

Cipriano

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on March 27, 2013, 02:12:54 am

A more elegant weapon for a more civilized period.

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: Del the cat on March 27, 2013, 04:57:00 am

I like simple :)
That's great
Del

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: bubby on March 27, 2013, 06:05:24 am

sweet soy, Bub

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: Pappy on March 27, 2013, 06:36:27 am

Very nice,simple I like it. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: BowEd on March 27, 2013, 07:43:43 am

That'll work soy.We're just about rid of our snow.A tad closer to center shot too.I like it.

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: Ifrit617 on March 27, 2013, 07:59:54 am

That is one of the nicest bows I've seen of this site. Simple is king for me, great job!

Jon

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: SLIMBOB on March 27, 2013, 08:46:49 am

Very nice.  I too like the simple ones.  Good work.

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: rps3 on March 27, 2013, 08:52:51 am

I think the bit of sapwood makes it a little fancy. Nice bow for sure.

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: TRACY on March 27, 2013, 08:57:04 am

Great job soy, that fits the image of primitive bow for me! I like them bare bones ;)

Tracy

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: Sidewinder on March 27, 2013, 10:13:52 am

Push comes to shove in times of trouble its bows like that we'll be making to make meat. No frills, just a stick and a string with good tiller. Nice job.   Danny

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: Stringman on March 27, 2013, 10:34:49 am

I like that one. It's always hard for me to stop at simple, but I always admire when someone else does. Tiller is perfect!

Scott

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: Christian Soldier on March 27, 2013, 10:43:04 am

Nice tiller and seems like a good bow for hunting in the brush. I also like how you utilized that curve in the wood and made it closer to center shot.  :)

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: Joec123able on March 27, 2013, 07:04:29 pm

Nothing like the simplicity of a D bow beautiful weapon. I too am about to begin a Osage D bow

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: Jmilbrandt on March 27, 2013, 10:59:17 pm

Nice bend on that one. Love the sapwood!

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: mwosborn on March 27, 2013, 11:20:16 pm

Well done - I like the simple bows - especially when they are tillered like that one!

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: soy on March 28, 2013, 12:28:18 am

Thanks guys....love shooting them short d bows...

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: simson on March 28, 2013, 01:48:00 pm

Simple and elegant.
I like that style, great tiller on that stick.

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: soy on March 29, 2013, 11:43:54 am

Thanks Simpson...it is efficient,lite, and fast....kinda like a  bird in the hand ???

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: Roy on March 29, 2013, 01:33:38 pm

Very nice, Soy.

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 29, 2013, 01:35:19 pm

Nice bend in that simple stick.  Looks pretty too.

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: soy on March 29, 2013, 07:41:40 pm

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/IMG_20130321_033644_848.jpg)
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/IMG_20130321_033757_651.jpg)

Here is more of the details

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: H Rhodes on March 29, 2013, 09:06:14 pm

That's the kind I like.  A doggone tool to hunt with!  Good job.

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: Badly Bent on March 29, 2013, 09:11:09 pm

Nothing like a well tillered stick of osage. Thats a nice bow Soy, no doubt a pleasure to shoot as well.

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: soy on April 01, 2013, 10:18:40 pm

thanks again I'm just hoping the new owner likes it and holds together... ;)

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: JW_Halverson on April 03, 2013, 07:45:21 pm

Quote from: soy on March 29, 2013, 11:43:54 am

Thanks Simpson...it is efficient,lite, and fast....kinda like a  bird in the hand ???

Kinda like better than two in the bush, I'd say!

Speaking of which, a little birdy told me this bow is a quick little shooter.


(http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo100/JW_Halverson/kestrelbow_zps8dd37bd3.jpg)

Go back and look at the last pic Soybeans posted of the detail with the string in it.  Those colors are the three colors you find on a kestrel.  Kestrels are small, light, lightening fast, and good little predators in close quarters. 

I am deeply honored to receive this bow.  I really look forward to being able to carry it in the woods where it will be a swift predator.

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: soy on April 04, 2013, 12:57:07 am

That is an awesome pic!!!!hope it serves you well, here is another picture of that beautiful bird
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/Picture009_zpsb6befd05.jpg)

Title: Re: nothing fancy
Post by: criveraville on April 04, 2013, 12:57:48 am

Cool pic. Those birds are beautiful!

Congrats JW!

Cipriano

Title: Re: nothing fancy(aka the Kestrel)
Post by: soy on April 04, 2013, 05:57:00 pm

you are right Cippy they are beautiful good on JW for looking after them ;)

Title: Re: nothing fancy(aka the Kestrel)
Post by: RyanY on April 04, 2013, 08:01:31 pm

Must have missed this one earlier. Looks great!

Title: Re: nothing fancy(aka the Kestrel)
Post by: JW_Halverson on April 04, 2013, 10:09:03 pm

As I was pulling the bow back I heard/felt a tick.  I checked the bow very carefully by rubbing a cottonball lightly over the back.  Nothing snagged so I thought everything was just fine. 

I pulled it back a few shorter draws to warm it up further before going to full draw.  Just a half inch before full draw I got a huge POP. 

Bow is just fine, but the shoulder is sore.   >:(

Title: Re: nothing fancy(aka the Kestrel)
Post by: soy on April 04, 2013, 11:15:42 pm

man you had me going there >:(

Title: Re: nothing fancy(aka the Kestrel)
Post by: Buffalogobbler on April 06, 2013, 09:05:34 pm

I love the full draw pic.

Kevin

Title: Re: nothing fancy(aka the Kestrel)
Post by: Josh B on April 08, 2013, 10:13:58 am

Quote from: JW_Halverson on April 04, 2013, 10:09:03 pm

As I was pulling the bow back I heard/felt a tick.  I checked the bow very carefully by rubbing a cottonball lightly over the back.  Nothing snagged so I thought everything was just fine. 

I pulled it back a few shorter draws to warm it up further before going to full draw.  Just a half inch before full draw I got a huge POP. 

Bow is just fine, but the shoulder is sore.   >:(

Oh my!  You had me on the hook to JW!  What a dirty rotten thing to do to ol Soy bean!  Damn funny!  But dirty rotten nonetheless!  Lol!  Josh