Just finished my wife's new longbow

[Greg Szalewski]

I have wanted to make a 3 piece longbow for 12 years now but never had the ambition to make another form and go through all of steps neccesary to make a new and unique bow. However this last summer my wife took up shooting and got hooked fast and hard. Within a couple weeks she was shooting not only daily, but multiple times. It was clear to me this was my chance to make a bow for her and of course make my dream bow next. She had been shooting a Bear Cub recurve so a recurve type grip would most likely feel most comfortable. I am partial to that type of grip myself as I have never been able to shoot a bow heal down. I started with Binghams plans for a 68" long bow, but wanted to shorten that up for both of us. I shortened the riser by 2" and shortened each limb by an inch as well making the bow 64". I purchased the limb and riser materials from Kenny McKenzie. He sells a 3 piece riser kit that I liked, all I had to do was glue it up. The riser and limbs are made of Zebrawood and Padauk. The bow she was shooting was 26#, however her 23" draw put it at 22#. The new bow came out at 25# for her draw which was what I was shooting for. Many thanks to Kenny for his personal and prompt service.

[bjansen]

Great job Greg...this bow looks amazing!

[CBH]

That's Bow-U-tiful!!    

[kennym]

STUNNING!!  I love how you shaped the riser to make the most of the contrast and accents!!  

[DEATHMASTER]

That is a Beautiful bow. Looks like you have been doing it a LONG time.
I hope the wife gives you SOMETHING special for that one.
DEATHMASTER

[Apex Predator]

Awesome job man!  She is a really beautiful bow.

[Greg Szalewski]

Thank you for all the kind words. This was a pleasure to build as my wife has given me something special a long time ago.
I just noticed I did not have a pic of the overlay on the back of the riser.

I have to tell you I am very much an ameteur at this and encourage anyone with an interest to give it a try. All the info in the world is available right here. You just can't get more enjoyment than seeing   your bow in use.

[Greg Szalewski]

[TNstickn]

Great job!!!! Man thats nice!!  

[TimZeigler]

 Very nice work Greg.

[flint kemper]

Congrats that is very, very beautiful. The work done on here amazes me. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Flint

[ChristopherO]

That is something the both of you can be proud of.  Very custom looking with quality.

[mastin03]

wow!!! really nice job on that one

[digicon]

That is NICE!  

[buckhuck]

Nice bow!!!  

[SoNevada Archer]

Very nice!!!

[SteveD]

Beautiful work. Very nice bow

[Aeronut]

Beautiful bow  

Dennis

[Leland]

Wow!
 Leland

[TradBowyer]

very nice looking..keep up the good work