A fine young man asked if I would dust off my tools to build his bride a bow so they can shoot together. I wasn't planning on crafting any more for some time but since they were so eager how could I say "No"?
She was hoping for a 'dark' bow. I had not used black walnut before but this was the time to give it a try. My friend has a business of shaping and selling muzzleloader stocks who had an extra piece laying around enough for the riser and limb lams. I ground the lams on Christmas day. Also, had one piece of hard maple left to use for the two tone effect. They knew I wouldn't be in a hurry and I finally finished it this past Sunday morning before meeting them at church.
I was thinking the black walnut would be dull but once the finish was applied I was pleasently suprised.
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She was very pleased. Hope they receive many years of pleasure shooting archery together.
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That's a nice bow! I like the design and the woods look good together.
Bonner
I've got to second Dan's comments- great looking bow!!
Yes, that is a awesome looking bow and that's some super nice walnut too! I just finished a longbow for a guys wife,it is very plain not a beauty like the one you built..
Very nice! Great wood combination!
Beautiful bow!!! Walnut is one of my favorites.
Very nice!!
Troy
Love those woods together, she'll love it for years to come.
-Jay
Very nice bow!
Awesome bow, I love the wood combo, walnut it a great corewood both for looks and performance.
Thats great. I love the woods in the riser.
Whoaow the woods go together soooo awesome, great work, and excellent choices!!
Nice work!!