Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dvshunter on February 13, 2017, 07:23:43 pm
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So a year or so ago I was sitting with Jon and told him I wanted to do a bow trade with him. He agreed even knowing it was going to take me a bit to make his. I was building my house and going through some personal stuff. Well, Jon is a machine and had my bow to me over the summer and I've finally made one I'll send out to him. The stave was from some of my early bow making days. It's something like 58" long and pulls about 58@27. It was a natural reflexed stave so I didn't heat it except to straighten it a bit. The grip is elk hide and the tips are some horn I traded with Chuck for. I really like it for overlays. It's done beautiful stuff. The string is from my friend Glenn because I hate making strings, and his look better anyway. I can't wait to give it to Jon in a few weeks! Good trading with you bud!
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0094.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0094.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0097.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0097.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0098.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0098.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0106.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0106.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0109.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0109.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0114.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0114.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0116.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0116.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0117_1.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0117_1.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0119_1.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0119_1.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0122.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0122.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0121_1.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0121_1.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0120_1.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0120_1.jpg.html)
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Sweet! That's a great looking bow. Keep up the good work.
Tattoo Dave
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(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0124.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0124.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0125.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0125.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0127.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0127.jpg.html)
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0372.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0372.jpg.html)
And the money shot.
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG0380_1.jpg) (http://s557.photobucket.com/user/dvshunter/media/IMAG0380_1.jpg.html)
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I'd say that bow was worth the wait. Simple and elegant at the same time. Great looking unstrung profile. Awsome full draw.
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That's what I like, a plain old bow with a nice bend. Good one!
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Nice work Dave. It looks great!
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Sweeeet Dave.Like the lines on that one.Handle and tips too.
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Dave I am looking forward to pulling the string on that bow. I'll trade with you anytime bud.
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Very nice work. Looks good
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Gorgeous man, just gorgeous.
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Great looking bow Red Beard. You can tell that osage has some age to it from the grain lines on the back. I owe Jon a bow also. I'd like to be able to hand deliver it at Marshall ;)
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Beautiful bow Dave, & the finish looks great
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Thanks guys. I hope it lasts forever for you Jon. I'll see you at the bowood get together in a few weeks.
Good eye Clint. I think this stave was probably 2009 or 10.
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I've got an ocean spray bow coming along with a very similar profile, and if it looks half as good as that I'll be very happy! Awesome bow.
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awesome 8) It's nice to see one that didn't come off that R/D caul... ;D
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awesome 8) It's nice to see one that didn't come off that R/D caul... ;D
It's late and The Wife was asleep. On reading this, I was laughing uncontrollably. The Wife knows my dour personality well, so she stumbled out to the liv/family room to determine reason of my laughing fit.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Looks good he should be very happy to get it. Arvin
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Nice - exactly what an Osage Bow should look like in My book, well done ! Like the pic with the Deer Tracks too - Bob.
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Beautiful bow, very nice work. :)
Pappy
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Great looking bow and photo shoot. I too got a kick out of the deer tracks, I think it is the first thing I noticed, then I saw the bow.
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Very nice bow! Great job!
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Very nice
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Very nice bow, classic lines. A simple beauty. My hats off to you.
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Simple and clean... awesone bow
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Nice clean bow, Dave. I'm planning a similar one if I can get off my arse. ;)
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A real beauty.
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yes, very nice bow.
Hans
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very nice, pretty
chuck
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congrats,, very nice,, nice photos too,, :)
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Did I mention that my secret name is Jon? Spelled just like that too! - OneBowJon >:D >:D >:D :laugh:
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Nice bow big Dave, enjoy Jon.
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That one is bad to the bone....nice job Dave.
DBar
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Nice looking bow.
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Thats a beauty all around Dave, congrats on getting that one Jon.
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Beautiful arch, very good job