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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Badly Bent on January 05, 2014, 04:34:07 pm

Title: a bow named 7-bees
Post by: Badly Bent on January 05, 2014, 04:34:07 pm: The 7 b's ; Birch Bark Backed Buckthorn By Badly Bent ;D ; ;D.... also I inked 7 little bumble bees onto the belly.

Wonky shaped stave with kick in the handle area, dip coming right out of the handle at the bottom limb, a slightly concave section on back at lower bottom limb and of course some twist. Took some twist out with heat and flipped the tips a bit but other than that and some heat treating its pretty much shaped the same as when roughed out. Deer skin handle wrap and far out funky dye job over birch backing finished her off. Had about 150 arrows through it so far a shoots decent and quiet with the right arrow. Made this one for a good friend, my 3rd attempt to get one done that I felt was nice enough for him. Will get it in his hands soon, hope he likes it.
Specs: - 54" ntn
- 1 5/16" at widest
- 1 3/16" at handle
- 51# @ 24" draw
Title: Re: a bow named 7-bees
Post by: Badly Bent on January 05, 2014, 04:37:57 pm: and a few more pics.
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Post by: TRACY on January 05, 2014, 04:47:06 pm: Very nice work and tiller! I thought you might of got stung seven times cutting it down :o

Tracy
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Post by: Crogacht on January 05, 2014, 04:54:09 pm: Very nice man. Of all the bows I see on here, I think I love most the ones that are all bent and wonky, but when pulled to full draw, look perfect.
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Post by: Badly Bent on January 05, 2014, 04:57:27 pm: Thanks Tracy. I typically get only about 3 bee stings per year.
Thanks Crogacht. I kinda like the wonky profile bows too.
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Post by: BL on January 05, 2014, 05:03:49 pm: You sure coaxed a sweet full draw profile out of that limb. Nice gift!
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Post by: ajooter on January 05, 2014, 05:09:38 pm: I agree with all of the above. Especially on that tiller!!!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 05, 2014, 05:09:41 pm: Great bow Greg. That full draw profile came around nice.
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Post by: osage outlaw on January 05, 2014, 05:20:13 pm: Very nice bow. That wonky handle must have been a pain to tiller around
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Post by: Badly Bent on January 05, 2014, 05:35:36 pm: Thank you BL
Thanks ajooter
Thanks Chris
Thank you Clint. I have another one nearly done thats just like this bow only I made the top limb the one wit the kink out of the handle, its not tillering out as well as this one so far.
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Post by: dwardo on January 05, 2014, 05:44:00 pm: Full draw says it all. 8)
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Post by: blackhawk on January 05, 2014, 05:46:45 pm: Looks like a typical buckthorn stick from here ;) ... always like the looks of your bows Greg,and they always look better in person and I'm sure this one is no different :)
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Post by: Badly Bent on January 05, 2014, 05:50:31 pm: Thank you dwardo
Thanks blackhawkster
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Post by: half eye on January 05, 2014, 06:00:53 pm: Didn't see the "wonks", too busy drooling, and admiring sir. That is a beaut. That profile and color and finish and grip and.....I'm running on again. Absolutely great bow, and sure hope it gets to the deer woods.
rich
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Post by: JonW on January 05, 2014, 06:03:04 pm: That's a nice one Greg. Tiller looks right on man.
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Post by: Will H on January 05, 2014, 06:20:24 pm: Good job on a difficult stave Greg! Love that full draw :)
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Post by: RyanR on January 05, 2014, 06:31:36 pm: Good looking bow. I bet that was a tough one to tiller. Nice work.
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Post by: Badly Bent on January 05, 2014, 07:06:00 pm: Thanks Rich, glad you like it.
Thanks Jon, your tiller eye is better than mine so I'm gonna say its good if you do. ;)
Thanks big Will
Thanks you Ryan
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Post by: Danzn Bar on January 05, 2014, 07:26:30 pm: BBBBBBBeautiful ;D
DBar
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Post by: Arrowind on January 05, 2014, 08:31:23 pm: Very very nice!
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Post by: Trapper Rob on January 05, 2014, 08:35:10 pm: Sweet bow.
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Post by: bubby on January 05, 2014, 10:29:11 pm: That came out nice Greg, I really like the dye job on the bark back, bub
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Post by: Badly Bent on January 05, 2014, 11:58:32 pm: Thank ya DBar
Thanks Arrowind
Thanks Trapper Rob
Thanks bubby
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Post by: burchett.donald on January 06, 2014, 12:05:26 am: I was looking at the strung profile and then...!!! My goodness, what a job on the tiller dude!!! You shaped that one nicely...Fine looking bow and nice work 8)
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Post by: Blacktail on January 06, 2014, 12:15:39 am: WOW,now that is a bow i like..i beat its a pig busting machine...great work...john
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Post by: chamookman on January 06, 2014, 06:27:02 am: Greg - Your Bows are AWSOME Dude ! Well done with the backing, the tiller is spot on as usual. I really like this one - Bob.
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Post by: Del the cat on January 06, 2014, 07:35:02 am: Oh yeah that's great, clean simple, bit of character...
Just how I like 'em.
Del
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Post by: Gsulfridge on January 06, 2014, 07:43:54 am: I might as well say it too, Nice tiller!! :D Great bend on that one, nice handle too.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on January 06, 2014, 08:02:25 am: That full draw is a testament to what can be done. Very nice Greg.
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Post by: PaulN/KS on January 06, 2014, 08:21:36 am: Fine looking bow. Well done..!
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Post by: Pappy on January 06, 2014, 08:51:56 am: Nice work Greg,that a way to make something sweet out of a tough piece of wood. :)
Pappy
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Post by: owlbait on January 06, 2014, 08:58:53 am: So that's what all the buzz is about! What a honey of a bow. Really nicely done in all aspects, congratulations.
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Post by: IdahoMatt on January 06, 2014, 10:29:43 am: You bows are an inspiration to say the least. Great job on yet another great bow. I have necer drawn a bow that short. Are they smooth or a little stacky?
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Post by: Blackcoyote on January 06, 2014, 11:33:18 am: Another awesome work of shootin art mr. Greg!
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Post by: Badly Bent on January 06, 2014, 12:12:37 pm: Thanks Donald, I think the tillers alright, I've only made a few with that offset handle and I struggle with 'em.
Thanks for the kind words John, appreciate it.
Thank ya Bob, I had fun with the dyeing of the bark backing, always like to play with finishes that are new to me.
Thanks Del, glad you like her.
Thank ya Slim, I like me an occasional challenging piece o wood.
Thanks Pappy, I watch you Tenn. boys craft some fine bows out of some rough wood and I learn from it.
Thanks for the kind words owlbait, appreciate it.
Thank ya Matt, yeah I have a short draw, rarely more than 24" and yes many of my bows do stack up at full draw
Keeps me from overdrawing. ;D I'll figure it out eventually, still learning the craft is what I always tell myself.
Thanks ya Mr. Drew, much appreciated.
Thanks Paul, appreciate the compliment.
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Post by: Badly Bent on January 06, 2014, 12:19:56 pm: Sorry Gsulfridge, almost missed your name in thanking everyone, thanks Greg , glad you like her.
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Post by: DuBois on January 06, 2014, 12:37:51 pm: Very nice BB, you make some sweet bows man. I also thought you must have gotten stung but now it makes sense.

I'll save you some time.

Thanks Doob ;)
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on January 06, 2014, 02:39:29 pm: That is a Beaut! That looks like a tricky piece of wood, but it looks like you nailed it. I am always impressed with your work Greg.
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Post by: dbb on January 06, 2014, 03:00:59 pm: Sweet bow!
I like the "Camo" on it too
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Post by: missilemaster on January 06, 2014, 06:04:07 pm: WOW, beautiful bow Greg! How could a feller not like it! Great job!
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Post by: Steve Milbocker on January 06, 2014, 10:48:25 pm: I'm liking it!
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Post by: rps3 on January 07, 2014, 10:15:54 am: Great looking bow with a cool name. Showing pictures unbraced, braced, and drawn is like telling a story, and you told a dandy with this bow.
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Post by: paulsemp on January 07, 2014, 07:06:10 pm: Some how missed this one? Just found out Greg is made this bow for ME 8) Boy that sure made my day! Anyone that hasn't seen Greg's work in person let me tell you his finish work is top notch and one of a kind. I can not wait to hold this one
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Post by: Badly Bent on January 07, 2014, 10:13:44 pm: Thanks DuBois
Thanks for the compliment Carson, appreciate it
Thank ya dbb
Thanks Cody my friend, got a couple more coming up from the staves you gave me.
Thank you Steve
Thanks rps3, appreciate it

Thanks Paul and yes this one is for you, can't wait to get it over to ya and sure hope you like it. :)
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Post by: Dvshunter on January 08, 2014, 12:30:58 am: Greg thats another beauty again bud. It seems like you have that buckthorn figured out. I still have the stuff you ga e me and it intimidates the heck out of me. Great job on that one man. Let me know if you need some osage or elm to try. I owe ya.
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Post by: mikekeswick on January 08, 2014, 04:40:57 am: That was a hard bow to tiller! Good job.
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Post by: Josh B on January 09, 2014, 02:50:59 pm: I'm sure the tiller job on that one messed with you a bit! You handled it quite nicely! Josh