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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: missilemaster on April 01, 2015, 08:47:11 pm

Title: Elm Hall bow
Post by: missilemaster on April 01, 2015, 08:47:11 pm

       Here is one I finished a bit ago. Its from some elm I and the "northern boys" got at The Elm Hall shoot.  She's a real sweet shooter.  65" of heat tempered elm, 47# at 27" maybe a fizz more. Tips are some super hard wood I got from Paul,thanks buddy! I heated about 5 or so inches into it and it kept most of it. It had a big time sideways kick that also took a bit of heating to get out. The bottom limb has a touch more reflex than the top. Finish is brown over green RIT dye mixed with acetone, then highlighted with 400 grit sandpaper, 10 or so coats of helsmans spar satin and wax over top the works. I was trying to go for the look Greg does on his bows but ended up with tree bark instead! ::) I have 4 more pieces from the same tree and cant wait to dig into it! The next one will be a D/R!

 Top limb looks shorter in the photo but I think I am tilting it slightly.

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Post by: missilemaster on April 01, 2015, 08:48:15 pm

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Post by: missilemaster on April 01, 2015, 08:50:06 pm

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Post by: RyanY on April 01, 2015, 08:52:11 pm

When I grow up I want to make bows like Cody!  ;D Amazing work man.  :)

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Post by: Danzn Bar on April 01, 2015, 08:56:35 pm

Mighty nice bow Cody!.........the unbraced profile tells it all.
DBar

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Post by: PNewton on April 01, 2015, 09:01:12 pm

What an amazing looking bow. An inspirational piece of work. Really like the grip work. Great job.

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Post by: missilemaster on April 01, 2015, 09:25:11 pm

I was amazed at how much reflex it kept Bill.  I rarely work with elm.

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Post by: TRACY on April 01, 2015, 09:29:57 pm

Real nice work Cody !



Tracy

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Post by: bubby on April 01, 2015, 09:43:32 pm

Cody, you are a rockstar, we're not worthy we're not worthy :laugh:
And you aren't even old enough to get that movie referance ::)

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Post by: ajooter on April 01, 2015, 09:47:25 pm

Sweet sweet sweet curves on that baby!  Awesome job all around as usual!!!

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Post by: Swampman on April 01, 2015, 09:49:18 pm

That is a beatiful piece of art.  Nice work.

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Post by: Parnell on April 01, 2015, 09:54:53 pm

I really like the handle and leather.

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Post by: mullet on April 01, 2015, 09:59:57 pm

That is a Classic looking, beauty, Cody.I like how it kept the reflex.

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Post by: wizardgoat on April 01, 2015, 10:31:03 pm

Looks great man, those profiles look sweet.

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Post by: Badly Bent on April 01, 2015, 10:38:53 pm

 Got to see it in person and shoot it last saturday, absolutely perfect bow all around, just what you would expect from the misslemaster. Awesome bow Cody.
Of course we were all surprised when Paul found this minor surprise. >:D >:D

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Post by: Stixnstones on April 01, 2015, 10:55:58 pm

Wow! Thats all i can say. Truly a work of art, when i grow up i wanna build bows like u. Oh wait i'm 42 and still strugglin.

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Post by: IdahoMatt on April 01, 2015, 11:22:04 pm

Classy bow all around Cody.  I'm just putting the finishing touches on an elm bow.  Love that wood :)

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Post by: missilemaster on April 01, 2015, 11:24:52 pm

Quote from: Badly Bent on April 01, 2015, 10:38:53 pm

Got to see it in person and shoot it last saturday, absolutely perfect bow all around, just what you would expect from the misslemaster. Awesome bow Cody.
Of course we were all surprised when Paul found this minor surprise. >:D >:D

I was wondering how long it would take you to post that Greg!

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Post by: paulsemp on April 01, 2015, 11:27:52 pm

I saw it and shot it. its real nice and super quiet. doesn't quite look like my finger in the picture Greg must be yours >:D

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Post by: Drewster on April 01, 2015, 11:52:23 pm

That is indeed a handsome bow and a fine piece of craftsmanship.  Congrats on a job well done.

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Post by: osage outlaw on April 02, 2015, 12:16:50 am

Great looking bow Cody! 

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Post by: sleek on April 02, 2015, 12:18:47 am

I just found a level of craftsmanship I aspire to reach!

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Post by: paco664 on April 02, 2015, 01:39:29 am

Quote from: sleek on April 02, 2015, 12:18:47 am

I just found a level of craftsmanship I aspire to reach!

+1000!

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Post by: Del the cat on April 02, 2015, 02:58:22 am

Yup another great bow, but doesn't the bird house on the upper limb cause hand shock? O:)
Del

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Post by: adams89 on April 02, 2015, 03:04:28 am

just perfect, great bow!

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Post by: sieddy on April 02, 2015, 03:10:51 am

Totally awesome Bow- The finish  :)
I his stunning!  Hope that little nick doesn't cause any problems.

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Post by: chamookman on April 02, 2015, 03:55:55 am

Outstanding - That ranks up in the top 5 nicest Selfbows I've ever seen ! Bob

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Post by: Pappy on April 02, 2015, 04:51:35 am

Very nice Cody. Good looking bow. :)
   Pappy

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Post by: Hans H on April 02, 2015, 05:38:17 am

Cody, that`s a real work of art. like all around.   Hans

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Post by: blackhawk on April 02, 2015, 06:36:09 am

Nice bow buddy!! :)

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Post by: Gsulfridge on April 02, 2015, 07:19:34 am

Nice work.  Love all aspects of it.

Title: Re: Elm Hall bow
Post by: missilemaster on April 02, 2015, 07:27:37 am

Thanks a lot guys, I really appreciate all the comments...and wise cracks!

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Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on April 02, 2015, 07:38:51 am

WOW!!! Great job Cody

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Post by: simson on April 02, 2015, 07:42:16 am

That's a great bow!
Perfect execution, profiles and super nice leather work.
Also like the matching colors.

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Post by: Badly Bent on April 02, 2015, 08:01:32 am

Sorry Cody. After seeing so many of your bows in person and never seeing even the smallest microscopic blemish in any of them Paul and I were in shock to find this tiny dent. ;D :o
and yes Paul that is your finger!

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Post by: Stringman on April 02, 2015, 08:55:25 am

Very nice bow, Cody. And thank you for the dent! Goes a long ways in supporting the "Cody is still mortal" stance.  ::)

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Post by: MWirwicki on April 02, 2015, 08:58:11 am

As usual Cody, nice work!  Hope to see you in a month.

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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 02, 2015, 09:04:16 am

Cool bow Mr Right! Gotta love a good stick of elm. We  will be sure to snip more down this year... ;)

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Post by: Dvshunter on April 02, 2015, 04:25:27 pm

Another great looking bow cody. :)

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Post by: Buckeye Guy on April 02, 2015, 09:16:10 pm

Another fine missile launcher !
love the tree bark look !

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Post by: Will H on April 02, 2015, 09:28:21 pm

That is an awesome lookin bow right there! LOVE the grip! Good job buddy!

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Post by: Mark Smeltzer on April 02, 2015, 11:13:57 pm

That bow is near perfect, I love the strung, unstrung and full draw great job, I bet it shoots as good as it looks.
simple but yet one of my favorites!!!!
Great job!
Mark

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Post by: Arrowind on April 03, 2015, 12:05:58 am

VERY VERY NICE!    Love it!

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Post by: medicinewheel on April 03, 2015, 01:14:34 am

Unbraced profile gives me the goose bumps.
Beautiful overall!

Title: Re: Elm Hall bow
Post by: missilemaster on April 03, 2015, 07:23:38 am

Thanks all for the comments! I think this one I'll take to the Michigan hunt it shoots so well.

Title: Re: Elm Hall bow
Post by: RyanR on April 13, 2015, 07:05:36 pm

Just noticed this one. Sweet looking bow Cody. Bet it shoots nice.

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Post by: Aaron H on April 13, 2015, 08:29:42 pm

Don't know how I missed this one, Gorgeous bow Cody.

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Post by: Carson (CMB) on April 13, 2015, 09:22:36 pm

Glad this one was brought back up.  That looks like a very nice piece of Elm, turned into a fine bow, the Wright way!  :)

Title: Re: Elm Hall bow
Post by: mikekeswick on April 14, 2015, 03:25:14 am

Elm surprised me with how much reflex it holds and the not very high density really helps.
Great looking bow with spot on tiller.  :)
The only downside to elm is the way it still looks scratched on the fade leading into the handle. The stain always picks them out! No matter how much you sand it those tiny scratches are very hard to get rid off and then you start eating the earlywood....
Great bow though.

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Post by: Bullitt on April 14, 2015, 07:13:32 am

Real nice looking bow for sure!

Got to get up to Elm Hall shoot some day, too!

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Post by: _Jon_ on April 14, 2015, 12:22:36 pm

Now that's a nice bow.   :)

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Post by: soy on April 14, 2015, 06:07:43 pm

Quote from: ryoon4690 on April 01, 2015, 08:52:11 pm

When I grow up I want to make bows like Cody!  ;D Amazing work man.  :)

Me to  ;)