53 inch Osage Static Recurve "Matilda" 64# at 29 inches draw

[Fred Arnold]

Conner, you have done some amazing work on the bows I've seen. This one is my favorite but just a little too heavy for these old bones. Should you decide to trade it I have no doubt the trader will own a classic. I'm glad to see you hear and look forward to seeing more of your incredible work>>>Fred

[turtle]

Great bow. I realy like the bend on that one. Only thing i have found that wont make sharpie ink bleed is boiled linseed oil. I have managed with other finishes but have to carefully dab on a light first coat without rubbing at all.

[fishfinder401]

thanks for the diagram, that should definitely help

[twilightandmist]

Fred: Thank you very much! that is very kind of you!
Turtle: Than you as well, and BLO is the finish i use on the vast majority of my bows. it does fade the sharpie slowly, though. what type of writing instrument do you use?
Fishfinder: you're welcome! i can post a diagram of my recurving jig if you like as well

[diliviu]

Wow! I really did not think it was possible for a rigid handle bow of this length to have such a draw weight and draw length! But osage, wide limbs and First of all perfect tillering showed me it is!

[twilightandmist]

well thank you, Dilivu!

[turtle]

I use fine tipped sharpie but have never been satisfied with it myself. I saw a post a while back about using a calligraphy pen and ink but haven't looked into it yet.

[fishfinder401]

when i sign my bows i usually use a fine tipped sharpie then carefully coat with superglue( dont rub over, just put a small bead over the letters) and finish the bow with whatever i want

[twilightandmist]

thank you for the advice! it should help lots