Title: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 11, 2008, 09:33:00 PM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 11, 2008, 09:33:00 PM
Once in a while I have to take a break from glass laminated bows and whip up a wooden bow. This one turned out pretty good.
Backing is a very thin piece of osage lamination (packing strip), the belly was a a couple of pieces of yew I had on the rack. The handle is Honduran Rosewood.
Pig skin handle wrap and shelf padding.
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Samnsbow1.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Samnsbow2.jpg)
Backing is a very thin piece of osage lamination (packing strip), the belly was a a couple of pieces of yew I had on the rack. The handle is Honduran Rosewood.
Pig skin handle wrap and shelf padding.
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Samnsbow1.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Samnsbow2.jpg)
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: beachbowhunter on March 11, 2008, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: beachbowhunter on March 11, 2008, 09:38:00 PM
AWW Charlie, you shouldn't have. When do you think it will get here? :biglaugh:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: MJB on March 11, 2008, 09:40:00 PM
Post by: MJB on March 11, 2008, 09:40:00 PM
OUTSTANDING :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: SouthMDShooter on March 11, 2008, 09:40:00 PM
Post by: SouthMDShooter on March 11, 2008, 09:40:00 PM
wow that looks great! what are the specs?
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: flint kemper on March 11, 2008, 09:41:00 PM
Post by: flint kemper on March 11, 2008, 09:41:00 PM
That is beautiful Charlie. WOW ,great woods there as beachbowhunter said did you lose my address I will send it to you again. Flint
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 11, 2008, 09:41:00 PM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 11, 2008, 09:41:00 PM
Hey Norb!! I was just thinkin about you today.... wonderin how you are doin.
You wouldn't want that ratty old thing anyway. ;)
You wouldn't want that ratty old thing anyway. ;)
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Greyfox54 on March 11, 2008, 09:42:00 PM
Post by: Greyfox54 on March 11, 2008, 09:42:00 PM
Charlie you are a true craftsman , beautiful bow , Fred
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Shaun on March 11, 2008, 09:43:00 PM
Post by: Shaun on March 11, 2008, 09:43:00 PM
I saw this bow before it was finished. Looked like a real shooter to me. Lots of early draw load and fine lines. Told him 10# heavier and I'd like it fine. Already spoken for, maybe the next one...
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: IB on March 11, 2008, 09:45:00 PM
Post by: IB on March 11, 2008, 09:45:00 PM
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d171/IronBull_/Smileys/hubbahubba.gif) I'm HUMBLED...Thank YOU
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Killdeer on March 11, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on March 11, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
Don't eat the pigskin.
Killdeer!["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
(Nice job, Charlie!)
Killdeer
(Nice job, Charlie!)
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: vermonster13 on March 11, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on March 11, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
Very nice Charlie. Someone is going to be very happy.
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: kennym on March 11, 2008, 09:54:00 PM
Post by: kennym on March 11, 2008, 09:54:00 PM
Really nice Charlie!! Any reflex?
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: bayoulongbowman on March 11, 2008, 09:57:00 PM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on March 11, 2008, 09:57:00 PM
That is a dandy bow, well done Charlie should make someone very happy , really nice gesture bud! :wavey: :campfire: :goldtooth:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: billy shipp on March 11, 2008, 09:57:00 PM
Post by: billy shipp on March 11, 2008, 09:57:00 PM
Very nice Charley...impressive as usual.
Billy
Billy
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: pseman on March 11, 2008, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: pseman on March 11, 2008, 09:59:00 PM
Very classic looking bow. Nice!
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 11, 2008, 10:00:00 PM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 11, 2008, 10:00:00 PM
Kenny... the bow started with a little reflex, but lost that and has a minimum amount of follow.
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 11, 2008, 10:01:00 PM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 11, 2008, 10:01:00 PM
I'm gonna hit the sack, but will add a pic or two tomorrow. Thanks for the compliments everyone!! :wavey:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Steve P on March 11, 2008, 10:03:00 PM
Post by: Steve P on March 11, 2008, 10:03:00 PM
Very sweet looking bow.
Steve
Steve
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on March 11, 2008, 10:04:00 PM
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on March 11, 2008, 10:04:00 PM
Great looking bow Mr.Lamb
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Whip on March 11, 2008, 10:21:00 PM
Post by: Whip on March 11, 2008, 10:21:00 PM
Very nice! :thumbsup:
You really are a multi-dimensional talent kind of guy! :clapper:
You really are a multi-dimensional talent kind of guy! :clapper:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: DesertDude on March 12, 2008, 01:21:00 AM
Post by: DesertDude on March 12, 2008, 01:21:00 AM
Those lines are Classic.....
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Guru on March 12, 2008, 05:33:00 AM
Post by: Guru on March 12, 2008, 05:33:00 AM
Very cool...you do nothing but impress me bud :notworthy:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Danny Rowan on March 12, 2008, 06:46:00 AM
Post by: Danny Rowan on March 12, 2008, 06:46:00 AM
Just a beauty Charlie. Someone is gonna be very happy.
Danny
Danny
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: JC on March 12, 2008, 07:50:00 AM
Post by: JC on March 12, 2008, 07:50:00 AM
Glad to see you back in the saddle again big brother! Like every other bow I've seen of yours, beautiful lines, color choices, and I'm sure...performance. She looks a might light for me though, but then, I'm not a good judge of weight based on the thickness of the limbs. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: DW on March 12, 2008, 09:22:00 AM
Post by: DW on March 12, 2008, 09:22:00 AM
BEAUTIFUL!!! bet it shoots as good as it looks!!!!!!!!! :clapper: Don and Skyler
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: LEOPARD on March 12, 2008, 09:24:00 AM
Post by: LEOPARD on March 12, 2008, 09:24:00 AM
Nice bow Charlie! It's a beaut! ;) :clapper:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Izzy on March 12, 2008, 09:32:00 AM
Post by: Izzy on March 12, 2008, 09:32:00 AM
Niiiiiice! A true masterpiece and a future classic.
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Kingstaken on March 12, 2008, 09:34:00 AM
Post by: Kingstaken on March 12, 2008, 09:34:00 AM
Just beautiful. :notworthy:
There's something to be said about a bow like that that looks so clean and classic. You eye see the whole bow, not just one section.
Only problem is the shelf is on the wrong side.. :pray:
There's something to be said about a bow like that that looks so clean and classic. You eye see the whole bow, not just one section.
Only problem is the shelf is on the wrong side.. :pray:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: TexMex on March 12, 2008, 10:01:00 AM
Post by: TexMex on March 12, 2008, 10:01:00 AM
Gorgeous!!!!
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: brettlandon on March 12, 2008, 10:28:00 AM
Post by: brettlandon on March 12, 2008, 10:28:00 AM
I just love bent wood! :clapper: :clapper:
-Brett
-Brett
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Terry Green on March 12, 2008, 10:41:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on March 12, 2008, 10:41:00 AM
COOL!
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: MW on March 12, 2008, 03:52:00 PM
Post by: MW on March 12, 2008, 03:52:00 PM
Thats one nice looking bow!
Mitch
Mitch
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: IB on March 12, 2008, 06:23:00 PM
Post by: IB on March 12, 2008, 06:23:00 PM
Might be YOURS Mitch....... :scared: :scared:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Larry Surtees on March 12, 2008, 09:10:00 PM
Post by: Larry Surtees on March 12, 2008, 09:10:00 PM
Very nice :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Nakohe on March 12, 2008, 09:18:00 PM
Post by: Nakohe on March 12, 2008, 09:18:00 PM
Nice bow Charlie.
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Son of Texas on March 12, 2008, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: Son of Texas on March 12, 2008, 09:46:00 PM
Looks great Charlie :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 12, 2008, 10:05:00 PM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 12, 2008, 10:05:00 PM
I'm going to delive it tomorrow and will get pics. It's a surprise gift and I'd like to capture the "look" when I hand it over.
Thanks again guys. :notworthy:
Thanks again guys. :notworthy:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: dakota tim on March 13, 2008, 11:05:00 AM
Post by: dakota tim on March 13, 2008, 11:05:00 AM
Who needs GLASS?!
Man that grip looks nice!
Man that grip looks nice!
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: IB on March 13, 2008, 12:06:00 PM
Post by: IB on March 13, 2008, 12:06:00 PM
OH Sandra.....Charlie will be here Tomorrow :clapper: :clapper:
NO I DON"T know how long he'll be here....Just empty his room and fill the Fridge :goldtooth:
NO I DON"T know how long he'll be here....Just empty his room and fill the Fridge :goldtooth:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: MW on March 13, 2008, 12:59:00 PM
Post by: MW on March 13, 2008, 12:59:00 PM
Vance,
Its snowing and there's no way Charlie is leaving his warm state to come anywhere near your house or mine right now!
Its snowing and there's no way Charlie is leaving his warm state to come anywhere near your house or mine right now!
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: MW on March 13, 2008, 01:00:00 PM
Post by: MW on March 13, 2008, 01:00:00 PM
He would have to be crazy!
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 13, 2008, 10:37:00 PM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 13, 2008, 10:37:00 PM
Mitch...so what's your point? :jumper:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 13, 2008, 10:43:00 PM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 13, 2008, 10:43:00 PM
OK guys, I know it's not like me to drag things out.
;)
I delivered the bow tonight and have to admit I swelled with pride at the reception it got. Might have gotten a little drop of moisture in these old blue eyes.
Here's the pic I promised and I think it tells the rest of the story.
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Sam2528.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Sam2529.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Sam2531.jpg)
As Sammi so aptly puts it, she's Grandpa's hunter girl.
;)
I delivered the bow tonight and have to admit I swelled with pride at the reception it got. Might have gotten a little drop of moisture in these old blue eyes.
Here's the pic I promised and I think it tells the rest of the story.
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Sam2528.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Sam2529.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Sam2531.jpg)
As Sammi so aptly puts it, she's Grandpa's hunter girl.
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: MW on March 13, 2008, 10:44:00 PM
Post by: MW on March 13, 2008, 10:44:00 PM
I was trying to be nice and give you the benefit. My bad.
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: vermonster13 on March 13, 2008, 10:44:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on March 13, 2008, 10:44:00 PM
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Whip on March 13, 2008, 11:06:00 PM
Post by: Whip on March 13, 2008, 11:06:00 PM
Very cool :cool: Charlie, very cool indeed! You musta been just about burstin' with pride when you handed the beauty to the beauty! :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 13, 2008, 11:17:00 PM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 13, 2008, 11:17:00 PM
Kids just make my heart melt Joe! Here's a pic of the very first hands on, make the arrow fly event.
A little help...
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Sam2532.jpg)
This one was snapped just after the arrow left the bow. Note the intent gaze in those eyes.
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Sam2533.jpg)
A little help...
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Sam2532.jpg)
This one was snapped just after the arrow left the bow. Note the intent gaze in those eyes.
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Sam2533.jpg)
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: vermonster13 on March 13, 2008, 11:22:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on March 13, 2008, 11:22:00 PM
Too cool Charlie. That folks is what it all about and the greatest way in the world to continue our hunting heritage!
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Bowman0202 on March 13, 2008, 11:26:00 PM
Post by: Bowman0202 on March 13, 2008, 11:26:00 PM
Wow. That is a beaut.
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Roughcountry on March 13, 2008, 11:32:00 PM
Post by: Roughcountry on March 13, 2008, 11:32:00 PM
Your a class act my friend :thumbsup: :clapper:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: IB on March 13, 2008, 11:45:00 PM
Post by: IB on March 13, 2008, 11:45:00 PM
That's Way to COOL...Bud...Way Cool (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d171/IronBull_/Smileys/wink3.gif)
Life's simple little rewards for both of you :pray: :pray:
Life's simple little rewards for both of you :pray: :pray:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Robhood23 on March 13, 2008, 11:49:00 PM
Post by: Robhood23 on March 13, 2008, 11:49:00 PM
PRICELESS!!!!!
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 14, 2008, 10:51:00 AM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 14, 2008, 10:51:00 AM
I've made a number of kids bows over the years... kept my son pretty well supplied when he was a boy.
I don't make "toy" bows for them either. These little bows really shoot and always impress me.
After a couple of shots into a nearby dirt bank, I had Sam elevate and launch one down the horse pasture.
Without even reaching full draw that little yew bow spit the arrow and sent it spinning 75 yards down range.... much to her joy!
That's one of the tricks with kids.... make sure they get to "launch" one every once in a while. It sets their little hearts free.
I can remember as a boy spending hours with my buddy shooting arrows as far as we could and only quitting when it was time to go home for supper.
Kids really appreciate what it's all about... the shear joy of watching an arrow fly.
:archer:
I think sometimes it escapes adults and is something we should all revisit from time to time.
I don't make "toy" bows for them either. These little bows really shoot and always impress me.
After a couple of shots into a nearby dirt bank, I had Sam elevate and launch one down the horse pasture.
Without even reaching full draw that little yew bow spit the arrow and sent it spinning 75 yards down range.... much to her joy!
That's one of the tricks with kids.... make sure they get to "launch" one every once in a while. It sets their little hearts free.
I can remember as a boy spending hours with my buddy shooting arrows as far as we could and only quitting when it was time to go home for supper.
Kids really appreciate what it's all about... the shear joy of watching an arrow fly.
:archer:
I think sometimes it escapes adults and is something we should all revisit from time to time.
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: rabbitman on March 14, 2008, 11:00:00 AM
Post by: rabbitman on March 14, 2008, 11:00:00 AM
Alright Grandpa Charlie!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Chris Surtees on March 14, 2008, 11:46:00 AM
Post by: Chris Surtees on March 14, 2008, 11:46:00 AM
Way to go Charlie! Thats smile is what it is all about. :thumbsup: :clapper:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Alex.B on March 14, 2008, 11:49:00 AM
Post by: Alex.B on March 14, 2008, 11:49:00 AM
beautiful bow, Charlie
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Lewis Brookshire III on March 14, 2008, 12:22:00 PM
Post by: Lewis Brookshire III on March 14, 2008, 12:22:00 PM
Thats AWESOME!!!
By looking at the first set of pics I would have never guessed that was a kids bow!
By looking at the first set of pics I would have never guessed that was a kids bow!
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: SteveMcD on March 14, 2008, 12:26:00 PM
Post by: SteveMcD on March 14, 2008, 12:26:00 PM
Wow! That's Pretty!
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Tique on March 14, 2008, 12:40:00 PM
Post by: Tique on March 14, 2008, 12:40:00 PM
Nice going Charlie; the look on her face is priceless. One of those things in life you'll probably never forget. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Larry Surtees on March 14, 2008, 07:34:00 PM
Post by: Larry Surtees on March 14, 2008, 07:34:00 PM
Very nice -- :thumbsup: :clapper:
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Gary Kellar on March 14, 2008, 07:38:00 PM
Post by: Gary Kellar on March 14, 2008, 07:38:00 PM
Way to go Grandpa, must be nice being you!! I'm sure envious.
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Guru on March 14, 2008, 08:10:00 PM
Post by: Guru on March 14, 2008, 08:10:00 PM
Like I said earlier bud...you do nothing but impress me :notworthy:
She's beautiful....
She's beautiful....
Title: Re: New bow for someone special.
Post by: Killdeer on March 14, 2008, 09:25:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on March 14, 2008, 09:25:00 PM
That last pic is my favorite. You can see the wheels turning as Sam watches her first arrow fly. Action, reaction, eye-hand and muscle memory connections being formed, and the satisfaction of being able to reach out and touch something THAT far away.
Priceless, Charlie. Thank you for giving us this priceless gift.
Killdeer
Priceless, Charlie. Thank you for giving us this priceless gift.
Killdeer