64" ntn, 55# @ 28", pecan core, trapped and rawhide backed, osage lams on the belly, tips have wenge and elk antler, gemsbok horn arrow rest, leather wrapped and padded handle. Painted with earth ochres in a design as seen in Jim Hamm and Steve Allely's book. Did I leave anything out?
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Very nice Bona, your quite the artist. :thumbsup:
How was that rawhide to work with? That's something I haven't tried yet. What glue did you use for it, hide glue or a man made glue?
I'm also wondering how much it actually effects the poundage, like during different weather conditions and such.
Great job.
Thank you! I used TB3. I don't think rawhide effects the poundage at all. It's pretty easy to work with and home made rawhide looks nice on a bows back. And all the art work was copied. :D
"What a Bow" someday hope to build as good. Would love to see some larger pix and some of the riser profile. Again good on you, and keep up the excellent work.
Charles
cool bow b. I like the colors. the wrap looks great too.
Nice, B. Really cool.
Stan
Very nice!
Super job!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
EXCEPTIONAL !!!!! Great Job
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that is a really cool bow. love the caveman deer/antelope pics as well. oh ya doesnt hurt that you nailed the tiller either. :D
Great looking bow!! :thumbsup: :clapper:
Cool bow, Bona. I love that full draw bend! Paint job and design very cool too.
Beautiful job!
Nice job Bona! I agree with Pat, love that bend.
VERY nice tiller and pleasing to the eye. :thumbsup: . Don
Thank you very much everyone!
Great work B. Love the cave drawings, are they etched and inked like scrimshaw, or are they drawn? Just courious......Dan
Great job!!
I Agree with Everyone, Nice Job!! :banghead: :biglaugh:
Dan, I just drew them on with quill and ink.
Someone asked about the handle, it's only a little thicker at the grip so I padded it on the palm side with three layers of soft leather, each layer a little smaller then the one before. I wedged the tip of a gemsbok horn under the leather wrap after I flattened it on one side.
It took more set then I wanted but it shoots nice.
Thanks again!
great looking bow , nice finish work, tiller is perfect!! good job
nice bow B.