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Title: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: SSGN_Doc on December 14, 2009, 11:30:00 AM
I put the first coat of stain on my daughters pyramid bow.  It is drawing at 22 lbs at 20" and is 50" OAL (49" NTN).  2.5" at the fades tapered down to 3/8" at the tips and 9/32 thick through the limbs.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/9u2hyp.jpg)

Planing a purple leather wrapped handle and purple yarn silencers.

This little bow shoots too.  Put a couple arrows into a target with the tillering string at 7 paces and they were nearly touching each other just above the bullseye.
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: Shaun on December 14, 2009, 11:51:00 AM
Very nice! Love the color and form. She should be delighted.
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on December 14, 2009, 01:23:00 PM
A sweet little bow for a sweet little girl I'm sure.
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: David Holt on December 14, 2009, 02:20:00 PM
I helped.....I drew in the string nocks.  Mark has a problem with 45* angles...hehehhe!  See ya tomorrow Mark.
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: Pat B on December 14, 2009, 02:39:00 PM
Nice bow! She should be thrilled.
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: SSGN_Doc on December 14, 2009, 02:44:00 PM
Heh-heh, yeah I don't know what my problem is with 45 degree angles.  

Dave has helped more than that with the use of his band saw and donation of purple hart for the nock overlays.
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: JEFF B on December 14, 2009, 04:03:00 PM
why thats my favorite colour i have the pink arrows now all i need is the pink bow ta go with them  :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:    :jumper:  now would that be a hoot or what
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: SSGN_Doc on December 14, 2009, 04:09:00 PM
I've gotta find some matching arrows yet.  Right now she'll be shooting black shafts.
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: JEFF B on December 14, 2009, 04:22:00 PM
make her some like this she will love em i know i do  (http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh305/jeffburg/CIMG2849.jpg)
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: SSGN_Doc on December 14, 2009, 04:25:00 PM
Those arrows are very nice.  I have yet to delve into making arrows.  I'm waiting until after Christmas befor purchasing any of the appropriate tools.

Dave is once again ahead of me on that score.
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: JEFF B on December 14, 2009, 04:35:00 PM
oh once you do you will love making em its like anything give it a go
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: 4est trekker on December 14, 2009, 06:47:00 PM
Nice bow!  I recognize that design from somewhere!  Was it easier the second time around?  Again, good work!
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: SSGN_Doc on December 14, 2009, 07:17:00 PM
Yes, it was easier, but I also took my time a little more on this one.

It is a good design to work with.  My first attempt at making a bow for her ended in her crying when it broke during tillering.  This one is past that stage and already demonstrated working ability while it was still "in the white".
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: Innocente on December 15, 2009, 01:08:00 AM
nice job doc!
arrows are so easy, you won't believe it.  WAY WAY less difficult than tillering a bow.
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: SSGN_Doc on December 15, 2009, 05:24:00 PM
Here's the finished product.

(http://i46.tinypic.com/bhx1tk.jpg)

(http://i49.tinypic.com/34xj2ja.jpg)
Title: Re: Pink Pyramid for my Princess
Post by: JEFF B on December 15, 2009, 09:17:00 PM
wow!!! i got ta get my order in for one .  :biglaugh:    :jumper:    :jumper:    :jumper:  ya done a good job there buddy