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Title: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on July 20, 2019, 12:02:29 pm

Here's an Ash-Backed Osage bow I made with some "paddlish" inspiration. The stave I had was just right for that type of design. Some of you may think at FD she looks like she could bend a bit more in the outer limbs, but given that that's where the reflex begins, I decided to leave her as she was. She's smooth drawin' and shootin' for such a short bow.

There's cork on the front and back of the handle for a more comfy grip, which I believe is an idea that comes from Wizard Goat. Thank you sir.  :)

As always please feel free to let me know what you think. Hope everyone's enjoying the summer. I know I am!  (-S

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Post by: upstatenybowyer on July 20, 2019, 12:03:17 pm

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Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on July 20, 2019, 12:10:17 pm

Nice looking bow.  I didn't see any specs though

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: burchett.donald on July 20, 2019, 12:49:35 pm

     Everything moving and great balance, wouldn't expect anything less from you...Love those skins and skinny tips...Beautiful bow upstate....
                           Don
                     

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: bassman on July 20, 2019, 01:01:23 pm

That is a beauty sir.

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on July 20, 2019, 02:02:09 pm

Ooops. Forgot the specs.  O:) Thanks Marc. And thank you Don and Bassman  :)

52" ttt
50# @ 26"
1" wide in the handle out to around 2" till the tips.
Rattler skins, buff horn overlays
waxed cord wrap

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: Trapper Rob on July 20, 2019, 04:22:51 pm

Looks good

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: Hamish on July 20, 2019, 05:19:37 pm

Some really nice subtle features, like the recurves, narrow tips, tiller and craftmanship. Beautiful bow.

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: bradsmith2010 on July 20, 2019, 05:51:44 pm

very nice,,,congrats (-S

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: DC on July 20, 2019, 06:57:28 pm

Very nice. I've often thought that I should make a paddle bow and try to get one of the native artists to do some west coast art on it. I haven't stumbled on the right stave yet and I would probably have to give him the bow. That would be OK though as long as I got some pictures.

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: backtowood B2W on July 21, 2019, 12:21:59 am

Very nice shorty!! The design is also very cool and isn't often seen like that
Ash on OO ... didn't know that ash is better in tension...
Enjoying the summer as well
Cheers
Martin

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: SLIMBOB on July 21, 2019, 05:35:57 am

Nicely done sir.  Sweet profiles all the way around.

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on July 21, 2019, 05:34:50 pm

Thank you Rob, Hamish and Brad.  (=)

I say go for it DC. Sounds like a great way to meet new people and try out a different design.  :)

Thanks B2W. Ash makes a great backing, especially if it's air-dried. Not sure it's better than the osage in tension, but the glued-in reflex sure does hold the profile nicely.  :OK

Thanks Slim.  )W(

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: silent sniper on July 21, 2019, 06:00:09 pm

Great job Jeff on an awesome little bow!

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Post by: PaSteve on July 21, 2019, 06:04:57 pm

I really like the strung profile. Nice job.

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: Bayou Ben on July 22, 2019, 06:48:33 am

Another sweet bow Jeff!  I always wondered about this style.  Considering the extra width where it's bending the most, did you notice less set than normal?

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on July 22, 2019, 10:01:14 am

Thank you Steve and Mr. Sniper sir.  :D

Ben, a bit less, yes. I think gluing in some reflex with the hard backing helps as well.

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: Weylin on July 22, 2019, 05:56:08 pm

Great looking bow! Really thinking outside the box. It's nice to see unique bows like this.  8)

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on July 22, 2019, 06:43:27 pm

Thanks Weylin. Your perspective is always most welcome  :)

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: bushboy on July 23, 2019, 07:56:53 pm

Love the profiles on that one!

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Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 24, 2019, 05:16:47 am

That is a beauty! Jawge

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: Parnell on July 26, 2019, 09:32:49 pm

Like that full draw!  Nice details, too.

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: M2A on July 27, 2019, 01:57:36 am

Real nice Upstate! Always enjoy seeing your work.
Mike

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Post by: Hawkdancer on July 27, 2019, 04:11:02 am

Nice!  Looks almost Meare Heath style!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: Del the cat on July 27, 2019, 09:29:36 am

Gorgeous little bow :)
Del

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: bjrogg on July 28, 2019, 10:05:05 am

Sorry I'm late getting here Jeff. Very smooth looking profiles. Sure glad your making use of that ash. We are starting to see a lot of ash saplings again. I'm hoping the bore are gone by the time they get big enough that the bark gets rough.
Beautiful bow as always.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on July 28, 2019, 11:26:39 pm

Thanks bushy!

Thank you Jawge  :)

Great to hear from ya Parnell. Glad the FD looks good to you

Thanks M2A. Love seeing your work as well  (-S

Thanks Hawk, I was thinking Meare Heath when I layed her out.

Thank you Del, and thank you by the way for posting that see-through horn nock. I'm working on an ELB and if I finally succeed with this buffalo horn, it'll be because of that pic.

BJ! No problem, I figured you've probably been working a lot. Yeah, I'm seeing those saplings as well. Maybe they'll evolve some resistance to the borer. Fingers crossed. Great to hear from you my friend.  (=)

Title: Re: ABO paddlish bow
Post by: Hrothgar on July 29, 2019, 11:45:27 am

Cool looking bow, I bet it really drills an arrow.