Happy To Oblige

[ChristopherO]

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.  











She was very pleased.  Hope they receive many years of pleasure shooting archery together.

[Dan Bonner]

That's a nice bow! I like the design and the woods look good together.

Bonner

[Trux Turning]

I've got to second Dan's comments- great looking bow!!

[Robertfishes]

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..

[red hill]

Very nice! Great wood combination!

[jsweka]

Beautiful bow!!!  Walnut is one of my favorites.

[Troy D. Breeding]

Very nice!!

Troy

[JJB]

Love those woods together, she'll love it for years to come.
-Jay

[chackworth3]

Very nice bow!

[jess stuart]

Awesome bow, I love the wood combo, walnut it a great corewood both for looks and performance.

[D]

Thats great.  I love the woods in the riser.

[MoeM]

Whoaow the woods go together soooo awesome, great work, and excellent choices!!

[scottm]

Nice work!!