well, i have not had nearly as much time this winter to devote to bow building as i normally do. these are the only two i built this year. i have always liked the way bob morrison mounts his limbs on the shawnee riser.... i think it is in my opionion, the cleanest, classiest way anyone does it and so i wanted to build a bow with that system but also recess the limbs into the riser similar to what border does..... i figured it would give the bow somewhat of a one piece look..... it is hard to see in the pics because the lighting was poor but the lams in the limbs also match up and run as accents through the risers.
the zebrawood/macassar bow is mine. the cocobolo/african blackwood is for scott nicholson. you guys may know scott from these sites (he posts as "jumper"). anyway, scott invited me on a moose hunt this past september (i met sackett on that hunt) as well as a caribou hunt in oct/nov. this bow is just a small thankyou for two hunts of a lifetime, time with his family, and his friendship.
the bows are 60"amo. scott's is 55#@28" and mine is 54#@28". scott's riser is cocobolo/african blackwood with hard maple/black glass/hard maple accents and curly waterfall bubinga veneers. mine is zebrawood/macassar with hard maple/black glass/hard maple accents and zebrawood veneers.
hope you enjoy the pics,
gino
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GOOOOOOD LORD !!!!!
I just cant bring myself to stop looking at these pics.
They are magnificent !!!
Thanks for sharing.
Wow I don't remember seeing a prettier pair of bows.They have it all.They really look like a one piece.Kip
Wow, eye burning pretty
Gino, once again and INCREDIBLE job Buddy!
Nice job :bigsmyl:
BEAutiful bows! I love that zebrawood and ebony. :clapper:
looks like theyre taking up too much of your space, just send them my way and they will be cared for, oh yeah and if you could make them left hand before you send them
Outstanding! I really like the figure of the woods in both bows. Those zebrawood limbs are pretty wild looking with a natural camo apperance. How do they shoot?
JL
Holy Smokes, Gino! I've heard that you are a tremendous bowyer, but I've not been able to see your work. Those are some beautiful bows.
Wow
Those are a couple of beauties.
I would like mine to be 55 at 29. Either wood combo will do because I don't think I could choose between two such good looking bows.
Nice job.
John
WOW , those things are beautiful :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clapper: :clapper:
Holy smokes!! I think they are both AMAZING creations. Very nice work!
You have a talent there for sure. Works of art!
Really nice.....Really, Really nice. I too like the way those limbs are mounted so that the contour is smooth and continuos. Great job.
as always gino, beautiful work, no make that extraordinary ! good to see you post, I've missed drooling over your work.
larry
WOW they are bbbeeeuuuttiful. also says something about friends and family :campfire:
Those are probably some of the best designed and executed bows I've ever seen from an aesthetical point of view. I've never seen a three piece quite so pleasing to look at. What else can I say except if you were taking orders I'd want on that list today! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I would probably spend more time sitting and looking at works of art like those, than I would shooting them!! lol Beautiful work!
wow,you've really hit the mark with these!would love to see the real thing and esp shoot one.
Gino, those are very well designed and made. Bravo!!!!
You are talented!!!
Sweet Gino!!!
those are absolutely beautiful bows
WOW,thats all I can say! Beautiful!!
Absolutely outstanding!! Great looks and workmanship!
Wow,,Just WOW!!! Man that is truly a gift you have there!
True masterpieces Gino. You hit the recessed limbs. That is one of the cleanest T/D systems I have seen. Thanks for sharing.
Brent
Wow! Those Bows are breathtakingly beuatiful. Some of the nicest bows that I have seen and I have many of the top custom bows and yours are right up there with the best! Great Job!
Ditto Guys. I don't believe I've ever seen a nicer set of bows laying side by side. Love of Work and Craftsmanship, at its' finest!!!!!
Gino, those bows are first class all the way.I really love the looks of the zebrawood/macassar, the veneers really pop.
When will you be taking orders?. :readit: :D
Those are really clean looking bows. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Awesome job!! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
The most pleasing aesthetics in a 3 pc bow I have ever seen.Thanks for posting the pics.
Hello, I have spent the last four or five hours just thinking baout that zebrawood bow. What a great piece of work. By the way.... you have a PM ;) Craig
The talent here just never ceases to amaze me. Beautiful work. I am sooooo jelous. Gap :)
Wow! Those are some beautiful looking bows! Well done! Thanks for sharing! :thumbsup: ;)
WOW! Simply outstanding.
WOW!! Beautiful work!
i'd like mine 62" 60#@30" price is unimportant.very nice work indeed,i have people in spokane you can just drop it off ok gino.this should be your day job my friend.
As always Shape, those a true work of art!!!
Gorgeous bows... wonderful workmanship.
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Superb workmanship and a really classy TD design. You have a great eye for picking out veneer wood. With your attention to detail and design I can imagine they're darn good shooters as well.
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thanks a ton guys!
Tim Z, jedimaster, elkherder- i have been building bows as a hobby for about 10 years or so.... it has turned into a passion. i don't want to turn a passion into a job so i have no intentions of selling any. i just give most of them to friends and family.
Oustanding craftsmanship.
Can I be ya friend.... :pray:
Wow! great lookin' bows!
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OMG!!!!Two of the most beautiful bows...EVER.
Guys, the pictures do not do these works of art justice. I put my hands on them and inspected them under the sunlight on Monday.
They are stunning and absolutely perfect fit and finish. No exageration here at all.
Superb craftsmanship based on thoroughly considered design and engineering.
Stickman
I just love a fine built one piece bow, WHAT!there TD man what beauty. And by the way Gino I can be a real good friend. lol :thumbsup: :pray:
What beauty. You have a gift. The only problem is it makes my work look like a 3rd grader did it.
Wow. Great job shapeshifter!
Skinner
Your creations are stunning. I expect you put so much of yourself into these bows that the market wouldn't bear the price.. Very, very nice..
Wish I had your equipment and skill !
Gino
I've said it before my friend, you have a gift and a talent.
Just how does a guy go about becoming your friend. Or family...do you have a sister who needs a husband?
Really, really great work Gino. If those things shoot like they look...wow. You're gifted. :notworthy: :clapper:
Fantastic job.