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Title: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: nightowl1 on January 10, 2009, 12:29:00 AM

After doing some searching I'm thinking of getting a bow custom built!

I like the look of a basic bow, like its carved from one big hunk of wood. Maybe one small accent stripe.

I would love to see some pics of your simple yet classy bows.

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Frisky on January 10, 2009, 01:48:00 AM

The link below goes to my two non-fancy bows. The top is a 1983 Deathmaster with a solid bubinga riser. The bottom bow is a 1995 DH Hunter with a purpleheart riser and accent stripe.

Joe

http://groups.msn.com/FriskysLair/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=69

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Lost on January 10, 2009, 04:41:00 AM

Here are a couple pics of a Rick Welch Dakota, the bow on the right in the first pic. This bow is Bocote but you could choose a less fancy wood. Very good preformers.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Crarysp/thermalanddakota001.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Crarysp/BrackDyeWelchDakota011.jpg

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: horatio1226 on January 10, 2009, 07:52:00 AM

How about a V-Archer longbw? Don't know if this is what you're looking for.
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/bows/v-archer011.jpg)
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/bows/v-archer008.jpg)
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/bows/v-archer005.jpg)
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/bows/v-archer007.jpg)

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Blackstick on January 10, 2009, 09:03:00 AM

Here is my plain factory finish hunting bow from Black Widow.

(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii322/Blackstick-photos/LBS.jpg)

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: JoeM on January 10, 2009, 09:23:00 AM

Horatio, that sure is pretty!!! joe

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: nightowl1 on January 10, 2009, 09:49:00 AM

lost- thats closer to what I was looking for

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: JoeM on January 10, 2009, 11:11:00 AM

Check out Mahaska bows. I don't own one or never shot one but they are simple and nice looking. Joe

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: DEATHMASTER on January 10, 2009, 11:17:00 AM

Horatio, that is plan? Simple? BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
Love the looks.
Tim

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Swamp Pygmy on January 10, 2009, 12:06:00 PM

I get you night owl. The more I look at them the more I agree with you.

I like the looks of a bow like that. I think like you said it's that it looks like it's a wooden bow. Even when I see a truly beautiful bow that I really like in the back of my mind there is something garish about them.

I am liking massacar ebony more and more these days.

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: horatio1226 on January 10, 2009, 12:13:00 PM

You should see some of my fancy ones! :biglaugh:

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Mike Mecredy on January 10, 2009, 12:30:00 PM

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Mike Mecredy on January 10, 2009, 12:34:00 PM

Oops lets try again, (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f301/jillanmike/hhillpups002.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f301/jillanmike/ArcheryPics004.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f301/jillanmike/ckprwlrII002.jpg)

The last one is a prowler II before it got totally sanded down and sealed, a work in progress.

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Mike Mecredy on January 10, 2009, 12:38:00 PM

Here's about as non fancy as you can get, a raw hide backed oak stick, (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f301/jillanmike/105_0530.jpg)

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Swamp Pygmy on January 10, 2009, 12:47:00 PM

maddog is that reddish longbow in the second picture padauk?

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Mike Mecredy on January 10, 2009, 12:54:00 PM

That's purple heart. That pic is the first d/r longbow I ever made, it's my wife's bow, it's got purple heart riser and juniper limbs.

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Shakes.602 on January 10, 2009, 01:06:00 PM

Just Like Bikes, Chrome Don't Get You Home! :rolleyes: Not trying to to Change Your Mind!
Matter of fact, I would Dearly Love to have a " Byron Ferguson" BEAR LongBow Too!! BUT :readit: MY FINANCES ARE STILL ACHING FROM THE HOLIDAYS!!!!
Check Out Bear, and several Other Big Bowyers Artistry, and GOOD LUCK!! :thumbsup: :goldtooth:

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Swamp Pygmy on January 10, 2009, 01:11:00 PM

Oh, yes, I can see that clearly now. I had sunshine on my monitor and it looked much lighter in color.

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Taiga Recurve on January 10, 2009, 01:23:00 PM

Here is mine. Taiga Recurve made by Abbe Penner, Cari-bow. Red maple limbs with cocabolo riser, antler accents on tips, front of riser, and bone on thumb rest.
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s14/tsturn/BowPic.jpg)

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: WESTBROOK on January 10, 2009, 01:55:00 PM

Not fancy dont mean it cant look nice.

Northern Mist Shelton with a nice piece of Birds eye Maple and stained Elm limbs

Eric

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h121/mandoman_2006/000_2331.jpg)
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h121/mandoman_2006/000_2333.jpg)
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h121/mandoman_2006/000_2332.jpg)

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: mdwatts on January 10, 2009, 02:57:00 PM

Sweet bows. Keep 'em coming.

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Curtis Haden on January 10, 2009, 03:03:00 PM

Here's a couple pics of a Great Northern Ghost I used to own. GN's have "dymondwood" risers, stained to simulate a particular wood. Mine was an "osage" riser with bamboo limbs. I've always thought the GN's have a simple elegance and beauty.

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q171/Joshy_Tree/z_ghost_01.jpg)

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q171/Joshy_Tree/z_ghost_03.jpg)

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Blkbird on January 10, 2009, 03:07:00 PM

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y85/Blkbird/Picture-3-7047.jpg)

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: nightowl1 on January 11, 2009, 12:27:00 AM

these bows are great guys... and i have to saw Mike I love that prowler what wood was that finished one?

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: SpankyNeal on January 11, 2009, 02:34:00 AM

Here's a couple of mine.

Elburg Falcon.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/elburg2.jpg)

David Miller Old Tom.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/MillerOldTom001.jpg)

Pete George
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/IMG_0026.jpg)

St. Charles Yew takedown selfbow
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/StCharles1.jpg)

Among a few others. Simple can be beautiful!

Ken

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: Korak on January 11, 2009, 08:45:00 AM

For plain, non-fancy, IMHO, the winner is: My 1973 Fedora TD.

(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c354/tjking/Bow.jpg)

(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c354/tjking/Bow2.jpg)

Title: Re: non-fancy bow pics
Post by: jrchambers on January 11, 2009, 02:05:00 PM

try the bob lee hunter all the same preformance but none of the overlays solid color wood.

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