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Title: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 17, 2015, 06:49:48 pm

I've given away all of the feather backed bows I've made....but I think I'm keep'n this one for a while.  :) ;) Been wanting to make a very thin tip static recurve and this one needed a small bridge to keep the string on.  I think this one is one of the smoothest drawing and produces the best cast bows I've built so far. Here are the spec's.
Osage
66" ttt
little over 64" ntn
55" @ 28"
Elk leather grip
Horn overlays and bridge
 
Thanks for looking....
Till next time
DBar

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 17, 2015, 06:51:03 pm

A few more................

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed static
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 17, 2015, 06:52:02 pm

and some more....

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Scottski on December 17, 2015, 06:54:36 pm

Nice bow.

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: bow101 on December 17, 2015, 07:03:40 pm

Very nice like the profile with those curved tips.

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: wizardgoat on December 17, 2015, 07:19:23 pm

Wow that's a beauty. Great job all around

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: bubby on December 17, 2015, 07:41:02 pm

Great job dbar, i think I'd keep it too

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 17, 2015, 07:46:01 pm

Thanks ....Scott, Bow101, Ryan and bubby...appreciate the kind words..
DBar

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: RyanR on December 17, 2015, 07:55:34 pm

Nice job Bill. Looks really nice.

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: DanD on December 17, 2015, 08:09:59 pm

That is a beautiful bow DBar, well done with the feathers, by the way what kind of feathers did you use?

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: half eye on December 17, 2015, 08:11:10 pm

That little hussy right there....make a good man go bad...real bad. 8) 8)
rich

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Badger on December 17, 2015, 08:15:45 pm

  Great job on that one, she looks like a serious shooter!

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Dakota Kid on December 17, 2015, 08:30:56 pm

Dang that's purdy!! If it shoots half as good as it looks it's a winner.

 I'm glad you posted this. I admired the pics of the last one I saw quite a lot. It rivals a good set of snakeskins where looks are concerned. These feather backs are actually the inspiration for something I'm attempting for my niece' bow.  She asked for a butterfly bow and all the fabric I found is too flashy or layered. I found a science supply warehouse that will ship small buckets of dried specimens at a reasonable cost, so I ordered on yesterday. Do you see any reason that the same process couldn't be used to apply dried butterfly wings?

I suppose I should have asked before I ordered, but I tend to get ahead of myself in most cases.

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 17, 2015, 08:36:00 pm

That is a dandy big guy!

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 17, 2015, 08:59:35 pm

Thanks ....Ryan, Dan...Dan turkey breast feathers......
Mummmm....Rich, having trouble coming up with a name for her "Little Hussy" sounds pretty good to me.  :) ;) Thanks

Steve.......Appreciate and respect any comments from your experienced eyes... thanks again.

Kid...Get to the Classic this year and you can shoot it for yourself.... :) I use a two part epoxy call "Flex Coat" to set the feathers in. I see no reason why you couldn't set butterfly wings the same way.  The bodies my be a little difficult.  But I have noted before as well as others, don't set or glue anything down with a softer product than the finish over it, because it will crack.  Happen to me on a Molly and will never do that again.  I use FlexCoat to set/glue the feathers on the back and then put one final finish coat on of the same.  Just make sure your in a dust free environment when doing the final coat.
It took about 175 feathers to do the bow...that's a lot of butterflies.  :o
Thanks again,

Thank you Chris,  means a lot coming from someone who has built as many statics as you.
Till next time,
DBar 

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: osage outlaw on December 17, 2015, 09:14:01 pm

Bill you are the feather backing expert.  That bow looks amazing.  I bet it will look even better in the sunlight with all the colors changing in the feathers.  I can't wait to see it at moontree

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 17, 2015, 09:18:14 pm

Hey Dakota Kid....The more I think about dried butterfly wings, the more I think it might be difficult to keep them flat against the bow, I have trouble keeping the feathers flat.  I wait until the epoxy gets tacky then push or tap the feathers down to make sure they are against the bow back.
But, good luck and please report back with your results.....

Thanks Clint ! it will be at Moontree for sure....

Till next time,
DBar

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Knoll on December 17, 2015, 09:33:19 pm

For sure, the backing is beautiful. But bow's proportions & graceful curves are what struck me immediately. "Marilyn" would been appropriate name, though not quite macho enough!
Congrats on a very successful outcome!!

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: bowandarrow473 on December 17, 2015, 09:50:22 pm

Beautiful!

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Drewster on December 17, 2015, 10:08:50 pm

That one turned out sweet.   I don't blame you for hanging on to it. 

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Pat B on December 17, 2015, 11:21:59 pm

Sweet!   8)

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Lehtis on December 18, 2015, 02:08:24 am

Nice work!

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: sieddy on December 18, 2015, 02:14:28 am

Wow- that is an incredible looking bow. Great job!  :)

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Pappy on December 18, 2015, 03:31:42 am

Beautiful in all aspects, very fine job. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: PNewton on December 18, 2015, 05:04:11 am

Sharp looking bow. Nice job Bill.

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Will B on December 18, 2015, 07:57:20 am

That is a really nice bow.  Love the curves and the feathers look awesome.  Great job.

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: BowEd on December 18, 2015, 08:01:20 am

Gotta say you rewarded yourself with a very nice bow.Nice full draw.Bet it does look awesome in the daylight.

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: blackhawk on December 18, 2015, 08:08:14 am

Hell yeah!!!! ;)

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Blackcoyote on December 18, 2015, 08:10:04 am

always struttin your stuff eh DBar!   >:D

good lookin bow in all aspects - now where's the matching arrow set?   :o

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: missilemaster on December 18, 2015, 08:28:03 am

Love it Bill, beautiful!!

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: burchett.donald on December 18, 2015, 08:37:40 am

Bill, that is one fine Kentucky bow...You are definitely representing Sir...Now I look forward to seeing that one laying across a deer...
                                                                                                                                                    Don
                                                                                                         

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: H Rhodes on December 18, 2015, 09:48:02 am

Bill, you have perfected your feather backing technique!  I hope I get to see that bow up close this spring.  It looks like a serious shooter to me.  Nice work.

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Aaron H on December 18, 2015, 09:57:53 am

Well done, beautiful lines

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Springbuck on December 18, 2015, 10:36:00 am

  I gotta give you full credit, too.  The bow itself is a beautiful as the feathers, which are stunning.  Tip of the hat.

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Hans H on December 18, 2015, 11:04:56 am

very nice, indeed, Hans

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 18, 2015, 04:23:12 pm

Thanks everyone for your nice words......and I really appreciate you guys that mentioned the bends... :) Thanks
DBar

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: bradsmith2010 on December 18, 2015, 05:39:08 pm

very nice congratrs,, :)

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: bushboy on December 18, 2015, 06:26:54 pm

Super cool!love it in every way!

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: paulsemp on December 18, 2015, 06:49:33 pm

You truly outdid yourself on that one bill!

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: wapiti1997 on December 18, 2015, 07:32:13 pm

That is an awesome looking bow!  Well done sir!  Now bring that thing here to fling some arrows soon! :D

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 18, 2015, 07:44:38 pm

Thanks Brad, bushboy and Paul......And Joe, You have invited me out many times and I really like your place down on the river.  My wife would really like to see it as much as  I've been talking about it..... :)  Don't be surprised this winter with a phone call...I just might take you up on that arrow flinging thing...sounds like some fun....
Thanks again
DBar

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Stoner on December 19, 2015, 12:18:27 am

She's a dandy bow for sure. Great alternate for all the snake skin bows out there. Gonna try that feather backing in the future. John

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 19, 2015, 09:39:29 pm

thanks stoner.......if you have any questions drop me a PM anytime........ :) ;)
DBar

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: rps3 on December 19, 2015, 11:27:06 pm

Count me in as an admirer.

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Selfbowman on December 20, 2015, 12:14:55 am

Very nice I like it and I bet it does have good cast.   Arvin

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 20, 2015, 07:55:59 pm

Thanks rps3....
Arvin, shot it a lot today and really like the way it draws and flings and arrow.....my shoulders aren't getting any younger and I enjoy any bow that draws smooth and easy.....
Thanks again for all the kind words....
Till next time,
DBar

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Buckeye Guy on December 20, 2015, 09:24:53 pm

Wow Dbar !
that is aewsome
hope you can bring it to Marshall !

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Rob W. on December 20, 2015, 09:28:54 pm

Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Got around to build another feather backed
Post by: Badly Bent on December 20, 2015, 10:31:24 pm

That bow is a beauty Bill. Looks like you got those feathers laid down perfectly and got a super smooth finish on it. Doesn't just look pretty though, also looks like you designed the bow to shoot well and put a good tiller on it to insure that it does. Killer work all around my friend.