Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on December 10, 2007, 07:26:38 pm
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i have been busy, i had nothing to do all weekend so i started on a piece of Persimmon. and much to suprise, the unlikely piece turned into a very nice little character bush bow.
its 54 inches and draws about 58ish pounds at 24.5 inches. its a short draw bow, i had it down to 26in. but i dont want to overstress the limbs.
its a sweet little shooter. it has good speed and a smooth draw and little- no handshock. it started with a little reflex and lost it in tillering, but holds shape well since its so short.
it has several knots and twists as most persimmon does.
The bottom limb has a distinct twist about 3\4 of the way down, but then straightens back out at the tip, (the full draw picture shows it well.)
The color is all natural to the wood, the almost black back is the natural color as well. when cut in the spring it seems to draw to pigments to the surface during dry time. it has beautiful grain with a greyish green color in some spots and a tannish color in others. since its a primitive looking bow with the knots\twists, i decided not to incorporate any tip overlays.Instead, i just rounded and smoothed them to enjoy the natural grain and dark green- black back. though if people think overlays might add to it, i may consider them still.
i am very happy with this bow. Despite being somewhat difficult to work, i really enjoy working with persimmon. the colors and strength of the wood is amazing. if you have access to persimmon, i suggest trying it. thanks for looking- Ryan
* ( checkout the grain in the grip pictures)
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thats awesome. its a very nice bow and the tiller looks great
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Nice job twist, Persimmon huh? maybe someday I'll run across a stave and have to give her a try. Danny
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Thats a really sweet looking bow, I wouldn't add tip overlays looks perfect as is.
Well done.
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That is really cool. I love the color contrast of the wood. Justin
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Nice Bow, looks like it will zing an arra ,,, I have a couple persimmon staves that have been drying about 3 years now and the wood seems hard, didnt when cut.
Robert
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Sweet little bow! I like seeing selfbows from different wood
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Nice little bow, I always admire some one who can tiller short bows. good job
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thanks for the compliments fellas. there is just something about this bow that really pleases me, i am already looking around for something to hunt with it.. looks like a perfect turkey bow to me.
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Good looking bow. I just cut some persimmon a couple weeks ago, looking forward to trying it.
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Mighty fine looking bow,I also like the color of persimmon,the ones I have done turned a kind of blueish purple color when sealed.Beautiful wood and bow. :)
Pappy
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Nice bow Ryan. I've got a persimmon that I've been meaning to cut, after seeing your bow I'll go get it now.
Alan
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Nice and simple. Looks like a fine weapon for riparian whitetails. Good job on the tiller! We'll get another chance to look at it at the end of the month for Dec Self BOM voting.
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to the top for Pat to find.
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Nice little bow Ryan, The contrast of the back is a good look and considering it's natural makes it tempting to give that wood a try. Thanks for sharing andcogratulations on a fine bow. sometimes them short little one can be a real challenge to tiller especailly with knots. Keenan
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i was sitting around a little board and decided to add some walnut tip overlays, nothin too special, but i figured i would add them in aswell. thanks for looking- Ryan
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Nice bow...I love shorties.
I have marked a persimmon tree I plan on cutting down this fall...its huge though. 35 feet tall...branchless for 20 feet or so. Problem is how strong my back is to haul 6' logs lol
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Nice bow, and congratulations on you success. I have had two failures with the Persimmon. When I roughed out freshly split staves and reduced them to near bow dimensions, they ended up twisting terribly. Not only that, the wood checked so badly that I could see daylight through the checks. I have some more, that is in the drying rack, and won't be rushed.
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It's a great looking bow! Very nicely dine. Jawge
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Nice bow Ryan.I'm with you,I really like all the color variations in the wood.God Bless
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Nice looking bow.