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Title: Snow White
Post by: bjrogg on February 14, 2018, 04:07:43 pm
My daughter has been asking me to make her a bow since the first one I've built. I started this one the same time I started my second bow. They are all from the same Ash tree. This one had a nasty knot and emerald ash bore holes and I just set it in the corner. Awhile back I picked it up and chased a ring on it. It was so incredibly white. I decided to make her a birthday bow. Put black walnut sapwood, mullberry and black walnut on handle. Tips are ebony from recycled piano. They look better than my pictures. No stain just prairie rattler skins and 6 coats of tru oil.

Just over 62" n-t-n
35lbs @ 23" draw
Lefty but no shelf

Here she is Snow White
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Snow White
Post by: bjrogg on February 14, 2018, 04:10:32 pm
The rest
Bjrogg
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Post by: Pat B on February 14, 2018, 04:13:20 pm
She's a real beauty, BJ. Your daughter will love and cherish it for years.   :OK
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Post by: tattoo dave on February 14, 2018, 04:16:53 pm
Nice work! Sure she'll love it.

Tattoo Dave
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 14, 2018, 04:18:51 pm
Great tiller! That is a special bow. Jawge
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Post by: upstatenybowyer on February 14, 2018, 04:33:45 pm
I love it, but not as much as your daughter must! Way to go Dad!  (-S )P( 8)
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Post by: Morgan on February 14, 2018, 04:52:23 pm
Yessir, that’s a fine bow!
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Post by: bjrogg on February 14, 2018, 05:02:54 pm
Thanks Pat, Dave and George.
Jeff she has no idea. It's a complete surprise. Her birthday is in a couple weeks. I've got one Red Osier target arrow to go with it so far. Sometimes I think it's about the same time to make one of these arrows.
Thanks Morgan
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Post by: BowEd on February 14, 2018, 05:04:21 pm
Nice work and thought BJ.Good job!!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 14, 2018, 05:21:17 pm
Nice bow BJ. You have your own style now, I can pick your bows out of the crowd!
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Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on February 14, 2018, 05:42:51 pm
Looks great! I really like the feathering in on the edges of the skins. It has a unique too to it that I really like compared to a sharp transition.

Kyle
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Post by: Springbuck on February 14, 2018, 05:51:53 pm
Gorgeous.
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Post by: selfbow joe on February 14, 2018, 06:32:55 pm
Sweet looking bow
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Post by: Danzn Bar on February 14, 2018, 07:09:56 pm
Very nice, yep I could pick you bows out of a lineup any day..........nothing like building a bow for family.
DBar
Title: Re: Snow White
Post by: bjrogg on February 14, 2018, 07:28:01 pm
ThankYou everyone. I actually got about seven new bows shooting right now that I haven't prettied up yet. I might even leave a couple that way it's just so fun shooting em like that. But tried a few different types.
Kyle I like that worn edge to. I like to if I can cut one skin in two and do each limb with one half. Then I lightly file away edge giving it a worn distressed look.
Bjrogg
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Post by: Trapper Rob on February 14, 2018, 07:36:39 pm
Nice looking bow that white wood really makes those skins jump out at you.
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Post by: bentstick54 on February 14, 2018, 08:29:31 pm
Very nice looking bow. Should be a special birthday for sure.
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Post by: rps3 on February 14, 2018, 09:36:38 pm
Nice looking bow.

The last couple ash bows I made have me wishing I would have cut more before they all died around my area.
Title: Re: Snow White
Post by: Selfbowman on February 15, 2018, 01:07:05 am
Nice bow! Arvin
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Post by: chamookman on February 15, 2018, 02:35:34 am
SWEET ! Two Thumbs Up -  :OK ! Bob
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Post by: bjrogg on February 15, 2018, 03:48:46 am
Thanks Rob, your right the white really does make the prairie rattlers pop and brightens up their colors to.
Thanks bentstick, I can't wait to see her reaction. She's not going to see this one coming. She knows I've been busy building bows but hasn't seen this one.
Rps3 thanks and I wish I'd have cut more ash then to. I know I have at least one more stave from this tree that will need a ring chased.
Thanks Arvin
Thanks Bob
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Snow White
Post by: PNewton on February 15, 2018, 05:18:32 am
Nice looking bow BJ.
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Post by: Will B on February 15, 2018, 06:14:50 am
Great looking bow!  Love the name.  She will remember that one for ever.
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Post by: osage outlaw on February 15, 2018, 06:19:53 am
Great looking bow BJ!
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Post by: leonwood on February 15, 2018, 06:28:50 am
Beauty! You daughter will love it for sure!
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Post by: mullet on February 15, 2018, 06:29:22 am
Cool bow, Brian. I like the way you feathered the snake skin.
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Post by: Pappy on February 15, 2018, 06:35:16 am
Very nice job, I know she will love that. :)
 Pappy
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Post by: bjrogg on February 15, 2018, 07:18:39 am
Thanks Paul, Will B, Clint, Leonwood, Eddie and Mark.
Thanks everyone for looking
Bjrogg
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Post by: Hans H on February 15, 2018, 07:33:07 am
BJ that is a nice bow and a nice gift for your daughter, sure she will love it
Hans
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Post by: Aaron H on February 15, 2018, 08:53:53 am
Nice bow bj
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Post by: stickbowbeard on February 15, 2018, 08:59:08 am
She's a real beauty!  I'm sure your daughter will love it.
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Post by: Philipp A on February 15, 2018, 09:35:54 am
Awesome looking bow! I am sure your daughter will be thrilled!
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Post by: simson on February 15, 2018, 11:16:52 am
Love it! That's a really nice lil' bow for your girl. I'm sure she will be proud.
Btw. beautiful photographed.
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Post by: ksnow on February 15, 2018, 11:50:42 am
Very nice bow, BJ.  As other s have said, you have your own style. And another vote for the feathered snake skin.

Kyle
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Post by: bjrogg on February 15, 2018, 01:23:17 pm
Thanks Hans
Thanks Aaron
Thanks Beard and glad you posted your first bendy handle
Thanks Phillip
Thanks Simson I just took the pictures on my iPhone. It's always hard to get good full draw pictures but I finally got my picture taker to get nice and square to the bow this time.
PS hard to see what picture your taking when everything is bright and white.
Thanks Kyle maybe everyone can tell my style because I hardly ever measure anything. Just length and center kinda mark end of handle and fades. Then it's just eyeballs and wood grain.
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Snow White
Post by: Hawkdancer on February 15, 2018, 02:18:16 pm
Good looking bow!  She will need more arrows for sure!  Neat name for a lady's bow.  Had it been for a guy, "snow Snake" might be appropriate :BB >:D!
Hawkdancer
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Post by: DuBois on February 15, 2018, 07:17:45 pm
Good on you Sir! Very nice.
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Post by: M2A on February 15, 2018, 07:27:46 pm
Great looking bow! Your daughter will be one happy lady (SH)

Mike
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Post by: bjrogg on February 16, 2018, 04:58:38 am
Thanks Hawkdancer, yes need to make some more arrows. Might be parallel shafts instead of shoots, we'll see.
For a guy I was think "White Knight" or maybe "White Lightning" or"White Snake"
Thanks DuBois
Thanks Mike
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Snow White
Post by: barebo on February 16, 2018, 05:02:34 am
Ash is a great bow wood that sometimes gets discounted, but for me is one of the most dependable for getting a shooter. You've not only proved that, but elevated it's status!
That's one fine bow. The handle contrast and skins set it off beautifully. Happy Birthday to a lucky gal!
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Post by: bjrogg on February 16, 2018, 10:35:08 am
Thanks barebo. I really was surprised how snappy this bow turned out. I might have to chase a ring on another stave I have.
Thanks everyone for looking
Bjrogg