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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bowkill on August 27, 2008, 12:38:28 am

Title: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: bowkill on August 27, 2008, 12:38:28 am

I just put the first coat of Linseed oil on my new bow.  A few more coats, and then I'll get a handle on it. 

Not perfect, but I'm happy with my first osage bow.  (I've made a couple red oak board bows and some kids bows) 

Right now it's pulling 55lbs I was hoping for 60, and I haven't shot it too much yet. 

It's 54 inches from nock to nock, 55" total.

Most important, I like the way it shoots.

Here are a few photos.  (It's hard to photograph a bow!!)  I'm a little worried about the limb with all the "character"



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Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: Shaun on August 27, 2008, 12:41:44 am

That is sweet! Nice tiller and good overall primitive look to it. Love the knots and character.

Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: Pat B on August 27, 2008, 12:48:00 am

Nice bow. I love simple bows...especially with character.  ;)   You did a good job with your "Motel Bow"!  8)      Pat

Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: radius on August 27, 2008, 01:16:34 am

you look like someone i know:  your name isn't Frank Lohner, is it?

Scott

Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: bowkill on August 27, 2008, 01:29:33 am

no

Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: Keenan on August 27, 2008, 01:52:34 am

Nice bow Bowkill, Love the knots and character. And you kept the red carpet very clean and chip free ;D 

Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: El Destructo on August 27, 2008, 02:17:22 am

I don't think you need to worry about that Limb....you did a really nice Job on the Tiller....and it's Hedge....that is always a Plus!!!

Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: DanaM on August 27, 2008, 07:30:45 am

Nice little bow ya have there, ya going to name it Psycho :o ;) :)

Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: TRACY on August 27, 2008, 10:42:40 am

Nice looking bow! I don't see anything to worry about with that limb.

Tracy

Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: Pappy on August 27, 2008, 12:28:21 pm

Nice looking bow,tiller looks good,Can't wait to see it all finished up. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: cowboy on August 27, 2008, 12:32:15 pm

That did turn out nice having being built in a hotel room - I gotta give that some serious consideration :). Good job..

Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: yellow feather on August 27, 2008, 04:47:29 pm

Looks good.
David

Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: hawkbow on August 27, 2008, 08:42:51 pm

Nice bow, should shoot like a dream... I built one alot like it last winter but mine broke because i didn't follow the rings like i should have....yours looks great... happy hunting.... HAWK

Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: Hillbilly on August 28, 2008, 08:54:25 am

That's a great looking little bow-looks like you handled the character and knots really well, shouldn't have any problems-osage is really tough stuff as long as you stay with the grain.

Title: Re: "Motel Bow" almost finished
Post by: medicinewheel on August 31, 2008, 02:48:01 pm

nice bow!
tiller looks great on thisone!
frank