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Title: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 16, 2012, 10:33:00 PM

I found this old bow at an auction.  No one bid against me because it was in Terrible shape. The finish was chipping and the wood looked all dried out. I was worried this bow wouldn't make it past the preliminary stringing.

I couldn't help it, the Maple riser against the white glass just called to me.  Just me bidding, meant I received a good price.

Some sanding and some Tru oil and here she is.  Ready to make a kid happy.

Sorry about the ugly String color, they are Syracuse colors, just using up my orange    :readit:

Title: Re: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 16, 2012, 10:35:00 PM

(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Bow%20Pictures/1329448959.jpg)

   (http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Bow%20Pictures/1329448960.jpg)

   (http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Bow%20Pictures/1329448961.jpg)

   (http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Bow%20Pictures/1329448963.jpg)

Title: Re: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 16, 2012, 10:38:00 PM

(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Bow%20Pictures/1329448964.jpg)

   (http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Bow%20Pictures/1329448966.jpg)

   (http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Bow%20Pictures/1329448967.jpg)

   (http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Bow%20Pictures/1329448969.jpg)

Title: Re: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: Larry m on February 17, 2012, 01:47:00 AM

Good Job on that! Riser has some nice looking grain. Very Nice.

Title: Re: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: Chuck Janssen on February 17, 2012, 09:04:00 AM

Great Job Charlie, soon you will be doing this full time and can leave your FTJ,
Youy should have had a before and after.

Title: Re: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: Pack animal on February 17, 2012, 09:23:00 AM

It always feels good to bring life back into an old bow...to wash away the grim...peel back the yesrs of neglect.  Sand away the bumps,the bangs and the abuse....to hold it hesitantly questioning whether the time spent was just wasted...to wipe on the first coat and see what remains; a remnant of former what was... or see some exotic wonder pop out at you....Yes they call to you...Enjoy
It is a sickness you know...

Title: Re: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: ron w on February 17, 2012, 11:45:00 AM

Well done.....and the string looks good to!!   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 17, 2012, 03:38:00 PM

I would like to add, I was drawing it 29" and she held together.  :eek:    :scared:    :readit:

Title: Re: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: smokin joe on February 17, 2012, 04:48:00 PM

Well done, Charlie.

Title: Re: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: Warberg on February 17, 2012, 10:51:00 PM

Looks sweet Charlie,      :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 17, 2012, 11:28:00 PM

I spent some time with one of these bows a couple years ago and really enjoyed it.  It is a pleasant shooting, really forgiving bow that should prove to be a lot of fun!

Title: Re: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 19, 2012, 10:32:00 AM

My next door neighbors Brother in law (12) will be the recipient of this bow.

He doesn't know it yet but has made many of his own "stick" bows only to end in Bow failure and disappointment.

You are right Barry,it is a nice shooting bow. Highly overrated in my opinion.

Title: Re: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: ron w on February 19, 2012, 03:42:00 PM

I hope you meant underrated.......   :goldtooth:

Title: Re: Old Ben Pearson.
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 19, 2012, 07:48:00 PM

Yes, Underrated, my bad.   :knothead:  

Highly Underrated!   :archer2: