St. Judes BBY build along? IT'S DONE!! Pics included

Tom Leemans · March 31, 2006, 06:53:00 AM

Well you folks have been waiting patiently. After seeing the bow when John was done, looking at the overlay material and remembering that Timo was gonna put carp skins on it yet, I decided that this bow needed some attitude to go along with it's looks and performance. Sooooo...

First here's the lower tip, finished

Now the upper!

Tom Leemans · March 31, 2006, 06:58:00 AM

Oughta be cool after the carp skins are on it. BTW I strung it and shot it a bit. (Nice job on the tiller guys!) Luckily, the humidity was up and temps were low enough that the arras didn't burst into flames.

The two groups represent differences in my hand placement, shooting off the knuckle. The lone flyer is just because the fletch is torn up.
(15 yds.)

Tom Leemans · March 31, 2006, 07:04:00 AM

I decided not to drill a hole for a string keeper. I thought it might be cool if Dano or someone made a nice hood type keeper (please?) for it instead. That way, the owner can uncover the head in front of their friends and such, when they string the bow.

Dave - Look for it to arrive the first part of next week. FYI - If you look at the belly of the bow, I was shooting off my knuckle with the top edge of the arrow shaft pretty much in line with the bottom tip of the bloodwood lamination. I'm sending a scrap of burgandy leather along, in case you want to use it.

Dano - Just make the string for a 64" bow. Should be able to twist to adjust. If you need better measurements, let me know.

Dano · March 31, 2006, 07:15:00 AM

Nice job Tom.

AZStickman · March 31, 2006, 07:35:00 AM

Awesome Tom..... This bow just keeps getting better.... Terry

'46 · March 31, 2006, 08:54:00 AM

Outstanding Tom....what can ya say, it's just an awesome bow in every respect.

Tom Leemans · March 31, 2006, 09:44:00 AM

I forgot to mention how quiet in the hand this bow is. Testament to the tiller job!

John Sturtevant · March 31, 2006, 01:03:00 PM

Tom, that is excellent!
Are those glass eyes?
What a wonderful touch....
Will look great with the fish skins.

Tom Leemans · March 31, 2006, 01:07:00 PM

Yes, they are glass eyes. I wish I'd have set them a tad deeper but they are not coming out now. It still looks cool. The skins should really finish up the look.

CK - There are some lighter lines and spots in the horn that are natural discoloration. Some of those and any fine scratches should disappear when you finish it. I've been known to touch up light spots with a sharpie too.

Chris R · March 31, 2006, 07:59:00 PM

This bow is turning out awesome!!! A true classic in the making.

wingnut · April 01, 2006, 10:11:00 PM

Man that is cool!! I love the snake head on the top.

OK, Dave you are on. BTW if you shoot it please dont draw your 30". LOL

Mike

John Scifres · April 01, 2006, 10:38:00 PM

Awesome stuff...everyone.

gordonf · April 02, 2006, 01:13:00 AM

What a cool bow!

Tom Leemans · April 03, 2006, 12:12:00 PM

Bow shipped Friday. I won't rest easy until it gets to Dave's. The tube set up John made should keep it safe anyway.

Dano · April 03, 2006, 07:02:00 PM

I got the string and the bow sock in the mail to Curtis today.

BTW we didn't blow away last night, too much lead in my tukass :D

Littlefeather · April 03, 2006, 07:25:00 PM

Wow! CK

Tom Leemans · April 04, 2006, 08:28:00 AM

Glad to hear you're O.K. down there Dano. I was wondering when I didn't see any posts during the day.

Dano · April 04, 2006, 04:15:00 PM

Thanks Tom, we had power lines down on our tank farm, so that kept us busy. How did you fair up there?

Ray Lyon · April 04, 2006, 05:32:00 PM

Wow, what an outstanding job and teamwork. Excellent pictures to boot. Somebody is going to be a lot poorer in cash, but will own something special for sure.

Ray Lyon · April 10, 2006, 06:57:00 PM

^^^^ for the curious.