Bow pics

These are gorgeous. I really appreciate seeing the different wood combinations. They make a beautiful bow.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

I build primitive bows but I would love to learn more on how to build a fine recurve like the ones you make. there just isn’t a lot of good information on them that I have found. I really like the one with the snake skin. I have a piece of osage that I am cure for my grandson’s bow I won’t make them till the fall but I’ll post them when I get them done. maybe you could do a blog on how you build
thanks
Joey

-- Joey~~Sabina, Ohio http://sleepydogwoodworking.blogspot.com/

Beautiful work. What sort of finish do you you use on these?

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Just gorgeous, you and your sone can be quite proud of those.

-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"

Thanks guys! Its always nice to hear positive remarks on your work. I’m new here so once I get everything figured out I try and do a build along for anyone interested. The finish I use varies from helsman spar varnish to thinned down epoxy glue.

-- SATISFACTION = a large pile of sawdust and a great finish when the job is done

Very nice bows Ron. I also am looking forward to see how you do it.

-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota

gorgeous “art”

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

great looking bows. Have you bagged any game with them?

-- Hope Never fails

Wow, that is quite an undertaking. They look gorgeous. How do they shoot?

-- Maplewood, MN

Thanks again for all the nice comments. My Son and I are avid hunters and have bagged everything from grouse to bear with our bows. Construction is really a pretty simple process, but there is alot of hand work(sanding/grinding). All of our construction is based on simple rules of no hand shock, speed, and a bow that looks as good on the rack as it is fun use.

-- SATISFACTION = a large pile of sawdust and a great finish when the job is done

These are Extremley Nice pieces, I say their as good if not better than the old Bear or Pearson’s were. Be looking forward to the Build Along…...your brother in woodworking John

-- Your Brother in WoodWorking John, Pittsburgh , PA.

Hi Ron

You and your boy sure make some beautiful custom bows. I used to shoot Dale Dye’s custom bows. Got to where I could not hold the 70 pound recurves any more so went to compounds. Thank you for bringing back some fond memories. Check out buck I shot on my sight this year. I know this is a wood sight, but please humor this old hunter.

God Bless

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Great looking bows. A lot better than compound bows.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Wow, now that’s really cool. Great looking craftsmanship. I would love to learn more about how you make these.

-- Dooley, North Palm Beach, Florida www.myspace.com/smokey4bandit20

Fantastic great example of woodworking transcending into art! True craftsmanship.

-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ

A beautiful recurve bow like this is to a compund as a Ferrari is to a Yugo. Very nice work!