Perfect bow (almost)

[Dan Bonner]

You know how we always set out to build a perfect bow? Well I never have until now... almost. This is by far my best effort. I shoot it great and its quick and quiet. I used the prettiest chunk of mac ebony i've ever gotten my hands on. Held on to it till I had finished all the bows I had promised to my buddies. Decided I would take my time and get it perfect and I did accept for one little detail (check out the last pic)

its 62" 55#@28" Mac ebony and Curly maple.
 

 

 

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[Dan Bonner]

When I was shaping the handle I went a little deep into the overlay on the back exposing the dowel I used to keep the overlay from moving during glue up. Oh well maybe the next will be perfect.

Bonner

[Dan Bonner]

Oh and here is a shot of the braced profile

[rmorris]

I think you buddy is going to be happy. Great looking bow!

[JLyle]

You know how a small scar can make a woman's face more interesting, and still beautiful?

[Dmaxshawn]

Beautiful bow.  Nice craftsmanship.

[snakewood3]

Beautiful bow Dan ! I bet Wade tries to make off with it.

[Troy D. Breeding]

Very nice

[Roy from Pa]

Really sharp bow, I think it's perfect:)

[Trux Turning]

That's a beauty!!

[JJB]

That's a nice one, I like the combination of wood you used.  I have a piece of mac ebony that I've been saving and may pair it up with curly maple after seeing yours.
-Jay

[kennym]

SWEET!!

[DVSHUNTER]

Great looking bow there.

[Dan Bonner]

Thanks all. And Charles this one is for me. It's my go to bow now. Hope to make meet with it next week. I already built Wade a bow this year.

[Crooked Stic]

Character flaws never hurt anything-looks good to me and I love Mac ebony.

[Bodork]

Those wood combos make a very attractive bow! Great job!!

[coaster500]

Beautiful bow!!!

[Lee Lobbestael]

your right that dowel really screws the whole deal! Better send it my way so I can get rid of it!  

[Over&Under]

Love the lines on that one!...well done!

[Sharp Shooter]

Very nice!! Tony