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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: mrs. blackhawk on August 21, 2014, 05:37:32 pm

Title: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: mrs. blackhawk on August 21, 2014, 05:37:32 pm: Well, it is finally... officially... DONE!!! Yay!!!
I started making this bow towards the end of March so I could go to the Marshall Primitive Archery Shoot in Michigan. Mr. Blackhawk said I had to get it shooting before Marshall and I finally finished it up while at the shoot.

It was a long process as I did everything the old fashioned way using no power tools and the fact that it is super tough because it's Osage.
I love the colors I got in the profile because I left some of the sapwood on after chasing a few rings, and the contrast to the more traditional gold of the heartwood.

It was great making this with hubby to coach me through, and thank you to everyone that followed the building of this bow in our other thread "the family that makes bows together stays together."
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,45735.msg621158.html#msg621158 (http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,45735.msg621158.html#msg621158)

The end result is 62.5 inches nock to nock, and about 33 pounds at 24 inches. It has a leather wrap (that I did myself) and Padauk tip overlays (that Blackhawk put on for me).

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1849.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/blackhawk28/media/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1849.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1851.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/blackhawk28/media/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1851.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1874.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/blackhawk28/media/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1874.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1888.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/blackhawk28/media/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1888.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1897.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/blackhawk28/media/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1897.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1854.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/blackhawk28/media/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1854.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1859.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/blackhawk28/media/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1859.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1862.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/blackhawk28/media/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1862.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1868.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/blackhawk28/media/Mobile%20Uploads/100_1868.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking :)
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: blackhawk on August 21, 2014, 05:41:40 pm: lemme be the first to say awesome job honey!!!! soooooo proud of you :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: rossfactor on August 21, 2014, 05:55:18 pm: Sweet boy, heck of a job. Looks like Skinny tips run in the family.

Gabe
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Blaflair2 on August 21, 2014, 05:56:03 pm: Man, it does have some lipstick tips. Good job, congrats
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: BOWMAN53 on August 21, 2014, 06:04:25 pm: awesome bow
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 21, 2014, 06:26:05 pm: Sweet bow Hailey's comet!
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: mullet on August 21, 2014, 06:27:53 pm: Great looking bow!
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: hunterbob on August 21, 2014, 06:34:10 pm: Congrats Mrs blackhawk.
That is awesome . I bet it shoots good also.
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: bow101 on August 21, 2014, 06:54:24 pm: Very nice bow, I like how the fades turned out from the handle, natural looking.
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: osage outlaw on August 21, 2014, 07:36:50 pm: That turned out great. Nice job! I like the looks of the thin sapwood layer. It was fun to watching you two work on it at Marshall.
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Badly Bent on August 21, 2014, 07:39:16 pm: I saw you working diligently on that bow at Marshall and I'm impressed with the results of all that hard work. Great looking bow you made Hailey, congrats. :)
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: mrs. blackhawk on August 21, 2014, 07:47:50 pm: Thanks everyone! It shoots fast, faster than any other bow I've shot with such a low draw length and weight (but that's what I get for being short, lol) ;D
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: bubby on August 21, 2014, 07:49:43 pm: That's one heck of a nice bow,Congrats to you and the whole family
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: NeolithicMan on August 21, 2014, 07:54:31 pm: Very nice, it must be nice having a keen eye over your shoulder for coaching! :laugh:
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: 4giveme on August 21, 2014, 07:59:47 pm: Hi Mrs B
I must say very nice work, nice tiller, all around good looking bow..
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Ozzy on August 21, 2014, 08:46:25 pm: Very nicely done
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: missilemaster on August 21, 2014, 09:05:29 pm: Great job Hailey, despite you teacher. ;) hope the brood is doing well.
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Buckeye Guy on August 21, 2014, 09:41:32 pm: She finished up sweet , good job girl!!
You already know how much it tickled me to see ya do this!!
keep up the good work

will you have time to come see me at Flintridge next weekend?
Bring the youngens and the bow we can show them all off!
take care and I hope to see ya soon!
and yes all them exclamation marks mean that I am still whooping and hollering!
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: lesken2011 on August 21, 2014, 09:41:56 pm: Sweet bow, for sure. Congrats on your first! Looks like you'll be giving hubby a run for his money, now!! ;)
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Dvshunter on August 21, 2014, 10:10:13 pm: Really awesome of you to make such a great bow with such a turribul teacher. That just proves where the talent in the family lies. Great job both of you. It looks awesome.
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Danzn Bar on August 21, 2014, 10:25:30 pm: Quote from: Badly Bent on August 21, 2014, 07:39:16 pm
I saw you working diligently on that bow at Marshall and I'm impressed with the results of all that hard work. Great looking bow you made Hailey, congrats. :)

I agree with Greg (BB) saw you working hard on it.... it's great to see females (ladies) doing what us guys like to do..... really appreciate your "desire" :)
DBar
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: 4dog on August 22, 2014, 12:07:14 am: very well done...and now since you will be starting your second bow soon (we all did..lol)...i wish i could be a fly on.the wall to hear yall fightin over the tools..or better yet...mebbe mr. blackhawk can get ya your own for Christmas...(that is if ya dont already have your own..lol)..very nice bow!!
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Knoll on August 22, 2014, 12:21:57 am: Lady, that's one nice lookin' bow! And one cute lil girl in the background.
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Del the cat on August 22, 2014, 03:09:10 am: Well done ... brilliant, nice looking bow.
That's certainly put a great big smile on your face. Can't beat that feeling of the first arrow from your first bow :D.
Del
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: wizardgoat on August 22, 2014, 03:52:06 am: Nice first bow mrs blackhawk. I bet your hooked now!
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: GB on August 22, 2014, 04:05:27 am: Terrific job on your bow. Congrats!
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: chamookman on August 22, 2014, 04:06:09 am: Came out nice - well done ! Bob
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Pappy on August 22, 2014, 05:12:58 am: Very nice job,you done that piece of Osage Justice. :) :)
Pappy
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Marc St Louis on August 22, 2014, 09:16:56 am: That is a fine looking bow. Chris taught you well
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: burchett.donald on August 22, 2014, 09:41:09 am: Wonderful accomplishment and beautiful job...Tiller is sweet and love the handle wrap...
Don
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: soy on August 22, 2014, 10:29:26 am: congratulations on a fine looking bow! ;)
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Josh B on August 22, 2014, 11:03:24 am: Very nicely done! The sapwood back is a nice touch and will continue to look better and better as the belly wood develops that nice patina. Josh
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: burn em up chuck on August 22, 2014, 12:03:50 pm: very very cool

chuck
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: paulsemp on August 22, 2014, 01:08:00 pm: Congrats! Saw you working on it and made me want to try a sapwood backed osage.
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: SLIMBOB on August 23, 2014, 09:16:28 am: Nicely done!
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Drewster on August 23, 2014, 10:47:32 am: That's a terrific looking bow and great team work to get her built.....congrats indeed!
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: IdahoMatt on August 23, 2014, 11:07:19 am: That is one good looking bow. You did a fine job indeed. Very good finish work. That can be the most boring and time consuming. But it's my fave
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: koan on August 23, 2014, 11:25:44 am: Very nice bow, congrats!.... Brian
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Will H on August 23, 2014, 07:34:23 pm: Well that's real nice now Mrs. Blackhawk! Real nice!!
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: mrs. blackhawk on August 23, 2014, 09:32:39 pm: Thanks for all the kind words guys! It really was great working on it, not sure if I've caught the bug to make a second bow, lol.
Buckeye Guy, not sure if we will make it. School starts this week for us so the kids (and adults) might be pretty tired to make the trip.
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Tyke on August 23, 2014, 09:47:07 pm: Beautiful bow love the tips
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: ash1055 on September 13, 2014, 08:53:52 am: Very nice.
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Otter on September 13, 2014, 11:28:51 am: Great job.... you sure that was your first..? Lol ... now the student needs to teach the teacher lol.
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: straightarrow on September 16, 2014, 10:54:23 am: Great job Mrs blackhawk. Sorry Chris...I can only vote for one

Jon
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: straightarrow on September 16, 2014, 10:59:48 am: Oh no..!!!. I went back to change my vote and it was closed... Sorry Mrs black hawk.. Guess you'll have to make another one.
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: blackhawk on September 16, 2014, 12:14:40 pm: Quote from: straightarrow on September 16, 2014, 10:59:48 am
Oh no..!!!. I went back to change my vote and it was closed... Sorry Mrs black hawk.. Guess you'll have to make another one.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: ..good luck persuading her into that 8)
Title: Re: My Marshall, MI bow (my first bow!)
Post by: Perkinator on September 20, 2014, 01:05:30 pm: That's awesome that your whole family is into bowyery now! Maybe one day I'll have a family of archers...