St Jude's Java Man Bow Finished pics page 3

Crash · June 29, 2017, 12:12:00 AM

I was lucky enough to win the bow donated by Gregg for the auction this year. He emailed me the night of the auction to congratulate me. The next morning, he asked which model I was most interested in. I told him I was going back and forth between a couple different ones, so he gave me some insight to each one. I ended up going with the Helms Deep, as I wanted a compact hunting bow. He then asked if I knew what woods I wanted, which I didn't, so I gave him a description of the color scheme I liked. He told me that he would shoot me some options the next morning. I woke up the next morning to an inbox full of pictures of various veneers and riser options. Whew!! Tough decisions. We finally settled on some cool Karelian Birch, stained, and some Curly Maple for the riser, also stained. He then sent an email for approval of all the specs, as he fit this bow into his already busy schedule.

A few observations thus far, if you are looking for a bowyer that listens, responds, provides valuable input and timely suggestions, whose only goal is to provide you with the exact bow that you want, then Gregg of Java Man is who you want.

Crash · June 29, 2017, 12:17:00 AM

The stained veneers.

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Already taking shape.

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Pine · June 29, 2017, 01:17:00 AM

That's gonna be gawges .
Congratulations , and thanks for helping the kids of St Jude .

Jwilliam · June 29, 2017, 01:59:00 AM

Looking forward to seeing the finished bow. Gregg is one of the best.

Steve Jr · June 29, 2017, 07:16:00 AM

You can not say enough good things about Gregg or his quality of workmanship!!! Great guy

Steve Jr

Gator1 · June 29, 2017, 07:19:00 AM

Wow.

Congratulations. Can't wait to see finished product

Gator1 · June 29, 2017, 07:23:00 AM

Wow.

Congratulations. Can't wait to see finished product

June 29, 2017, 08:50:00 AM

Ditto Gregg is a great guy and a VERY talented bowyer.

nineworlds9 · June 29, 2017, 09:01:00 AM

Gregg is among the very best hence the demand for his bows and the long wait time. He did a superb job on the 2014 St. Judes bow which I won and owned for a spell. I ended up 'entrusting' it to a fellow lefty TGer so that I could continue trying new bows. I may get it back at some point or have Gregg build something even more striking.

Crash · June 29, 2017, 02:19:00 PM

Using kudu overlays for the tips and riser.

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A shot of the riser. Doesn't seem like this should turn into a sleek riser.

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kadbow · June 29, 2017, 02:21:00 PM

bucknut · June 29, 2017, 03:55:00 PM

Just ordered a TD Falcon 2 days ago. Can't wait! Going to be a long 9 months.

FITTER · June 29, 2017, 04:52:00 PM

That is going to be a beautiful bow!!!! And that karelian birch

Matty · June 29, 2017, 05:14:00 PM

Yes!! GC is awesome! Very responsive and in tune to his clients needs. I got a 56" Helms Deep from early this year and I love it!cant wait to see yours!

fnshtr · June 29, 2017, 10:03:00 PM

Wow! Someday (I keep saying).

8upbowhunter · June 30, 2017, 06:37:00 AM

Thanks for helping the kids and you can't go wrong with a Java Man bow.

Crash · June 30, 2017, 06:21:00 PM

Gregg sent me some more pictures, from the glued up riser all the way to being ready for spraying. Going to be pretty. Will be topped off with a beaver tail grip.

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Jwilliam · June 30, 2017, 06:23:00 PM

Man that sure is coming along nicely !!!

BOHO · June 30, 2017, 09:53:00 PM

Gorgeous !! What specs did you order ?

KSshrewman · June 30, 2017, 11:34:00 PM

Just beautifully done. Congrats.