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Title: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: wingnut on June 09, 2009, 07:23:00 PM
Today we had a bunch of bow head out to waiting parents.

First I'd like to say I'm sorry to the one that didn't get out.  I screw'd the pooch big time and built a bow right handed for a left handed customer.  It's a dandy and we are working OT to get him his bow.  Here's the one we will be taking to Compton.
Rosewood and bamboo, 60" 46 @ 28

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/shop_1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/shop_2.jpg)

Dick has been waiting a while for his bow and it is a dandy.

Bocote with bamboo limbs both curve and longbow
Longbow is 62" 51 @ 28, Curve is 58 and 48 @ 28

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/heston_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: wingnut on June 09, 2009, 07:27:00 PM
Next we have Rusty's order.  He wanted the 17" riser and a heavy physical weight but only 36 @ 28 .  We built this figured Bubinga riser and bamboo limbs.  The bow is 64 ntn and hit the 36 on the money.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/rusty_1.jpg)


We have a new dealer in Spain. . .ARCODOS and they ordered 3 bows to put in stock

The first is Marblewood and Texas Ebony and is 52 @ 28 for both the longbow and curve and 62 and 56"

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/arcodos_1.jpg)

#2 is coco and bocote riser, bocote veneers over bamboo cores and 54 @ 28 for both the 62 longbow and the 56 curve

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/arcodos_2.jpg)

#3 is also a combo pack with Bubinga and osage riser and bamboo limbs.  the curve is 58" and the longbow 62".  Both came in at 46 @ 28.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/arcodos_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: Horner on June 09, 2009, 07:33:00 PM
Man those are some great looking bows!!!! Love that bocote.
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: New Wood on June 09, 2009, 07:34:00 PM
As usual Mike they look great,  you fellas do fine work!!!
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: wingnut on June 09, 2009, 07:35:00 PM
Last and not least is Chris' bow

Tulipwood riser with a Zircote swoop 56" curve, 53 @ 28.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/chris_1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/chris_2.jpg)

Well that's it for this week.

Mike
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: Killdeer on June 09, 2009, 07:41:00 PM
:clapper:  
Beautiful bows!

Killdeer
(Poor pooch.     :o    )
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: Pinecone on June 09, 2009, 08:51:00 PM
Wow!  Gorgeous bows and no doubt great shooters!

Claudia
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: killinstuff on June 09, 2009, 08:53:00 PM
Mike,

Those are super nice. Nick can't wait to get his bow at Compton.

CJ
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: Wannabe1 on June 09, 2009, 09:00:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :clapper:  Gonna be some happy parents.
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: BEN on June 09, 2009, 09:20:00 PM
nice!!!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on June 09, 2009, 09:24:00 PM
Nice looking Bows Mike.
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: KentuckyTJ on June 09, 2009, 10:09:00 PM
Great looking bows. That #2 coco and bocote recurve is calling my name.

T.J.
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: wingnut on June 10, 2009, 07:47:00 AM
Thanks for the kind words.

TJ that coco and bocote is on it's way to Spain.  It would be a lot cheaper to just call us and order one.  LOL

We worked late last night and got the material made for the limbs and one glued for the Left bow mess up.  The riser is in the oven and will get the rest of the glue up today. Will work through the weekend and have it ready to ship on Monday.

Mike
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: Marvin M. on June 10, 2009, 08:15:00 AM
Awwwwwww.........Look at the cute little babies!!!!
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: Crooked Stic on June 10, 2009, 10:30:00 AM
Wow you guys certainly have your stuff together.
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: tmccall on June 10, 2009, 10:42:00 AM
Great looking bows!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: Scott S. on June 10, 2009, 11:27:00 AM
Keep up the good work, guys.
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: SHOOTO8S on June 10, 2009, 11:32:00 AM
Hey Mike....how's about bringing Rusty's bow with ya to Compton....and let me shoot it before he does  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: Shaun on June 10, 2009, 11:57:00 AM
Mike and Jason, top notch work! Love the longbow / recurve combination bows headed for Spain.

About that mistake on L/R riser... as construction buddy of mine used to say, "They crucified the last perfect carpenter."

Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: wingnut on June 10, 2009, 03:30:00 PM
Shaun,

I wish the customer was a forgiving as you are.  LOL  I believe he is building the cross as we speak.

Mike
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: Horner on June 10, 2009, 04:39:00 PM
LOL now that's funny,    :biglaugh: .  I hope it all works out.
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: Matty on June 11, 2009, 04:52:00 PM
Those are sweet I cant wait to get mine.  My hands are itchin'!
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: Smallwood on June 12, 2009, 03:29:00 PM
Mike, great work!
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: bohuntr on June 12, 2009, 08:06:00 PM
WOW, stop it, I am done buying new bows, I am done buying new bows, I am done buying new bows ... does anyone here remember my sponsers telephone number???
Title: Re: Birth announcements. . .Dryad Bows
Post by: wingnut on June 12, 2009, 09:35:00 PM
817-594-5578

LOL

mike