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Title: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Charlie Lamb on January 09, 2008, 11:06:00 PM

Well, it's sure taken a while and I'm glad that Chris Surtees has been a patient man. Shop problems, material problems, missed weight bows.

Such is the curse of the amateur bowyer.

Here's a few pics.  (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/St.Judens1.jpg)
  (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/St.Judens2.jpg)

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: vermonster13 on January 09, 2008, 11:07:00 PM

Beautiful Charlie. Hope he gets to return soon to shoot it.

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Charlie Lamb on January 09, 2008, 11:08:00 PM

(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/St.Judens3.jpg)
  (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/St.Judens4.jpg)

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: DW on January 09, 2008, 11:08:00 PM

That's a beautiful bow!....Don and Skyler

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: mmgrode on January 09, 2008, 11:11:00 PM

You do some beautiful work Charlie! Very nice!

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Charlie Lamb on January 09, 2008, 11:14:00 PM

Thanks Don   :)  
Phenolic and osage accents in an osage riser.  
   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/St.Judens5.jpg)
Gaboon ebony tip overlays
   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/St.Judens6.jpg)
Black glass back and gaboon ebony handle overlay.
   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/St.Judens7.jpg)

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Widowbender on January 09, 2008, 11:19:00 PM

That is one sweeeet lookin' bow!! I bet you could just walk through he woods and wave that around and stuff would just fall over, DEAD!!   :knothead:

David

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Chisler on January 09, 2008, 11:27:00 PM

Nice job Charlie - very nice!

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: JDinPA on January 10, 2008, 12:12:00 AM

Nice work Charlie.
That bow is going to be even prettier when that Osage gets to see some sun for a while.

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Post by: allanburden on January 10, 2008, 12:15:00 AM

That's a beauty.

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: pseman on January 10, 2008, 12:16:00 AM

Beautiful bow! It would definately stand out in the crowd.

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Chris Surtees on January 10, 2008, 12:34:00 AM

Charlie,

Great looking bow. I know my boy will enjoy it. Hope he can put it to good use on the local hogs. Can not wait to hear from him when it arrives.

Dave,

I bid on this bow for Christopher. Now I need to have him get in touch with Charlie to understand the true meaning behind this gift from Dad. A great bow with a great bowyer and an amazing history behind it.

Chris

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: tradtusker on January 10, 2008, 02:48:00 AM

ya thats nice! love that osage

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Post by: Crooked Stic on January 10, 2008, 03:15:00 AM

It was worth the wait. What a beaut the name sez it to.

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: OzarkRamblr on January 10, 2008, 03:47:00 AM

Wow! What a beauty.

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: robtattoo on January 10, 2008, 03:57:00 AM

Stunning work Charlie.

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Post by: Guru on January 10, 2008, 05:14:00 AM

:eek:     :notworthy:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on January 10, 2008, 05:30:00 AM

VERY NICE !!!  :notworthy:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: d. ward on January 10, 2008, 05:31:00 AM

One fine fine job there Charlie...bd

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Killdeer on January 10, 2008, 05:49:00 AM

Right-handed and in my weight range...I gotta look this boy up! Somehow I doubt that it could ever be pried loose, though.  :notworthy:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: threeundr on January 10, 2008, 07:20:00 AM

Beautiful bow Charlie! I know he will enjoy that one.  :thumbsup:  

              -Leonard-

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: slayer1 on January 10, 2008, 07:29:00 AM

Its a looker, good job Charlie.

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Post by: ber643 on January 10, 2008, 07:39:00 AM

Wow - just plain,  WOW!    :jumper:

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Post by: JC on January 10, 2008, 07:43:00 AM

GASP!!! Simply gorgeous Charlie...what beautiful curves and edges.

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: TexMex on January 10, 2008, 07:52:00 AM

:thumbsup:    :notworthy:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 10, 2008, 08:23:00 AM

My oh MY ...looks professional to me.!  :wavey:    :thumbsup:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: vermonster13 on January 10, 2008, 08:26:00 AM

If Charlie is ok with it, I can give him Christopher's number so they could have a chat. The boy wants to learn as much as he can and there isn't anyone he could learn anymore from than Charlie

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Jim Jackson on January 10, 2008, 08:26:00 AM

Looks great Charlie!  Sunbears shoot as good as they look also.

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Post by: Tom Leemans on January 10, 2008, 08:31:00 AM

Wow, that's ugly...Can I have it?  :bigsmyl:  
 :notworthy:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: TimZeigler on January 10, 2008, 08:39:00 AM

Very nice Charlie!  A beautiful bow for a noble cause. Hopefully there'll be another one this year for auction  :readit:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: LEOPARD on January 10, 2008, 09:31:00 AM

Sweet!

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Dano on January 10, 2008, 09:37:00 AM

Nice job Charlie!!!

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: tippit on January 10, 2008, 09:45:00 AM

Charlie, I agree that bow is drop dead gorgeous...don't even think you even need arras to kill something!  If you're making another this year...people are going to need a 2nd mortgage  :thumbsup:  Doc

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Arrowslinger on January 10, 2008, 09:49:00 AM

Charlie,  That is one fine looking bow.  Nice job.

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Terry Green on January 10, 2008, 09:54:00 AM

Wow.....  That's a beaut Charlie!!!

Nice donation, and a real grand prize for the winning bidder.

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Doug Campbell on January 10, 2008, 10:14:00 AM

SWEET!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  Thanks a bunch Charlie, hope we see another one up for bid in June   :D

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: mqqse on January 10, 2008, 10:18:00 AM

Simply amazing, well done!

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Wulomac on January 10, 2008, 10:20:00 AM

That's a beautiful bow!!  The colors and combination of the accents are outstanding!!!
Wells

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Shaun on January 10, 2008, 10:20:00 AM

Your love of hands on craftmanship shines through loud and clear! I was a pleasure to visit your place and see that one pop out of the form. Real nice work Charlie!

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Chortdraw on January 10, 2008, 10:44:00 AM

Great looking bow Charlie. Instead of old yeller ya got new yeller.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Mudd on January 10, 2008, 11:01:00 AM

Nice work Charlie!
God bless,Mudd

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: beachbowhunter on January 10, 2008, 11:33:00 AM

Phenominal!  :notworthy:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: kurtbel5 on January 10, 2008, 11:57:00 AM

Holy Mackeral!!!
Mr Lamb what do you do in your free time? paint ceilings in Italy? or maybe designing race cars? you sir, are a master.    
         Kurt Bel5

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: kurtbel5 on January 10, 2008, 12:00:00 PM

OOops forgot to add I guess a Sunbear bow is close to the holy grail for all us recurve shooters

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Izzy on January 10, 2008, 12:53:00 PM

Amateur you say!That looks like a masterpiece to me.
                              Izzy

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: kybowman on January 10, 2008, 12:55:00 PM

WOW!!!!!!! I had to go put on my sunglasses to even look at the pic of the SUN!!!  Stunning. Absolutely stunning!!!!  There's just something special bout that YALLAR WUD!!!!!!   :pray:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Bone lake on January 10, 2008, 01:45:00 PM

Now thats eye candy!!!!

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: BenBow on January 10, 2008, 02:28:00 PM

WOW!!!!

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Walt Francis on January 10, 2008, 04:21:00 PM

That is one fine looking bow!!!!!!  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: drewsbow on January 10, 2008, 05:58:00 PM

awesome bow :0)

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Dave Coalter on January 10, 2008, 06:04:00 PM

Very nice  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: LV2HUNT on January 10, 2008, 06:42:00 PM

Very pretty bow  :notworthy: .

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Tique on January 10, 2008, 07:07:00 PM

Charlie, that is one great looking bow! The new owner is a lucky guy.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Jack Guard on January 10, 2008, 08:02:00 PM

Goodnes, that is a stunningly beautiful bow.  It was the other Sun Bear that you posted that finally got me off my butt to try my hand at a glass backed bow.  What an inspiration.

Thanks Charlie

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Roughcountry on January 10, 2008, 09:00:00 PM

Dang, now I wished I'd asked more questions that stormy day in the tent. Couple thousand wern't enough.

Beatifull bow Charlie  :notworthy:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Tater on January 10, 2008, 09:12:00 PM

WOW! that is one great lookin' Bow

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Charlie Lamb on January 10, 2008, 09:39:00 PM

Shucks guys... I'm humbled. I will say that there WILL be another Sunbear recurve available for the next St. Jude's and the possibility of a longbow as well.

Thanks for the kind words.   :D

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: IB on January 10, 2008, 09:45:00 PM

OH SURE butter the ole guy up  :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :goldtooth:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: hormoan on January 10, 2008, 10:05:00 PM

That is a beauty Charle, love that osage!!  :thumbsup:  

Can I get one only mirror image, ya know the window on the RIGHT side?  :D

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Nakohe on January 11, 2008, 07:23:00 AM

WOW Charlie. You sir are a Master. That is one fine looking bow.

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Whip on January 11, 2008, 07:57:00 AM

Whoa! I messed up big time dropping out of the bidding on that bow!  :banghead:    :banghead:    At least there is the consolation that it will end up in good hands with Chris.

 

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Originally posted by Charlie Lamb:
 I will say that there WILL be another Sunbear recurve available for the next St. Jude's and the possibility of a longbow as well.
 :D  

A chance at redemption!  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :goldtooth:    :goldtooth:

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: cjones on January 12, 2008, 12:50:00 AM

I'm gonna have one of them someday. That is just plain beautiful.

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: MWhitehair on January 12, 2008, 08:29:00 AM

Wow...

Title: Re: Done at last, done at last... St. Jude's Sunbear.
Post by: Randy Morin on January 12, 2008, 09:19:00 AM

Me likey!

Very Beautiful Charlie!
Boy do I know what you mean about those troubles of the amateur bowyer.  But I cant get in too much trouble in the shop so thats a good thing!   :thumbsup: