trade bow / 60" elm static recurve

Pat B · February 20, 2011, 02:56:00 PM

OK, after some monotonous tip tweaking, etc I decided yesterday to temper the belly. This wasn't a deep tempering like Marc St Louis suggests but what I am comfortable with for now. After tempering I added a mixture of dissolved pinion pine pitch and terpentone to the hot wood(as pre Marc St Louis)to replenish what was forced out of the wood during tempering. I let her rest over night and added part of her wardrobe today. Here are a few tease pics for you...

4est trekker · February 20, 2011, 03:35:00 PM

That's looking stunning, Pat, per your usual! I've enjoyed watching this one come into being. It's a beauty that anybody should/would be proud to own. Thanks for all of your attention to detail and for allowing us to be a part of the process

Pat B · February 20, 2011, 04:34:00 PM

I'm enjoying it as much as everyone else, 4est. I'm loving working with this elm too. An excellent bow wood as far as I can tell from my first real attempt.

4est trekker · February 20, 2011, 05:27:00 PM

It must be nice to have a deer target you can plunk from your deck, Pat! Either that, or the deer in your area really like to have their picture taken.

That sure is some pretty timber in the background, too.

The profile in that first picture is gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful curves! Can't wait to see how you finish it out.

broketooth · February 20, 2011, 06:23:00 PM

from what i can tell those look like some corn snake skins on the back of that bow, ifn it aint you sure got me fooled pat. ruddy

ber643 · February 20, 2011, 06:53:00 PM

Looking sooooooooooooo good, Pat.

Pat B · February 20, 2011, 11:37:00 PM

Well, I got you fooled Ruddy. More exotic!
Thanks Bernie. This is one or those that you wonder if you really want to give it away.
4est, that deer target has been there so long birds and chipmonks have started nesting in it. Can't practice during nesting season. d;^)

KellyG · February 21, 2011, 05:40:00 AM

Pat that is a fine looking bow. I know ********* is going to love it. I just hope it makes that long trip.
Kelly

SteveD · February 21, 2011, 07:44:00 AM

Wow Beautiful Bow Pat

ber643 · February 23, 2011, 11:04:00 AM

I can readily see where that would be the case, Pat.

Pat B · February 23, 2011, 11:33:00 AM

I got a floppy rest and handle wrap on yesterday and the first coat of Tru-Oil. Won't be long now before her debut!

ranger 3 · February 23, 2011, 12:02:00 PM

Now your teasing Pat

KellyG · February 23, 2011, 04:08:00 PM

Pat B · February 25, 2011, 05:16:00 PM

OK guys, I took a few preliminary pics today so here she is...

Pat B · February 25, 2011, 05:17:00 PM

...and a few more...

broketooth · February 25, 2011, 05:18:00 PM

oh my goodness! i'll be back to ask some ? in a few. ruddy

eagleone · February 25, 2011, 06:04:00 PM

oooooh thats purty

hova · February 25, 2011, 06:18:00 PM

dragonshins...nice...

Pat B · February 25, 2011, 06:21:00 PM

I had to shoot a pesky giraffe that was eating my high bush blueberries. d;^)

Dan Landis · February 25, 2011, 07:53:00 PM

Pat, sounds like crop damage to me!!!!Great looking bow, as always, well done.....Dan