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Title: Bow I made for the PBS auction in Nashville
Post by: Bjorn on January 02, 2010, 12:15:00 PM

Bloodwood with Bamboo and Osage

(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/DSCN1117.jpg)

(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/DSCN1115.jpg)

(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/DSCN1114.jpg)

R/D 56@28 and 62" long.

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Post by: jcar315 on January 02, 2010, 12:17:00 PM

Bjorn, Fantastic looking bow to say the least. Some lucky bidder will get a nice one!

Didn't know you made bows....

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Post by: missagain on January 02, 2010, 12:17:00 PM

NICE!!

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Post by: John3 on January 02, 2010, 12:18:00 PM

Beautiful work..

Will you be at Nashville in March?

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Post by: lpcjon2 on January 02, 2010, 12:22:00 PM

Great job!

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Post by: wollelybugger on January 02, 2010, 12:23:00 PM

Bamboo bows and fly rods can't be beat. That's a beauty.

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Post by: KENDALL TECHAU on January 02, 2010, 12:26:00 PM

Very nice work Bjorn!! :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: Greg Szalewski on January 02, 2010, 12:27:00 PM

Wow, that is a sharp looking bow Bjorn. Can't wait to see it person. I'll be looking for that one.

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Post by: Over&Under on January 02, 2010, 12:29:00 PM

Bjorn, that is some fine work indeed. Whoever gets it should be proud to own it! Good for you!!

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Post by: Bjorn on January 02, 2010, 12:31:00 PM

Here it is strung and ready for some fun!

(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/DSCN1119.jpg)

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Post by: cacciatore on January 02, 2010, 12:32:00 PM

Congrats Bjorn,I did nt know you made bow too,do you hunt with yours too? I'll miss the PBS banquet but it is not really nextdoor for me.Felix

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Post by: tradtusker on January 02, 2010, 12:35:00 PM

very very nice!

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Post by: Ricker on January 02, 2010, 12:39:00 PM

Wow,
What a beautiful piece of work. Great job, and a wonderful gesture to PBS.

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Post by: George D. Stout on January 02, 2010, 12:41:00 PM

That is a beauty Bjorn. I am duly impressed.
:notworthy:

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Post by: frank bullitt on January 02, 2010, 12:56:00 PM

Very nice, Bjorn! Bloodwood is a wood you don't see many use. You can tell you've spent some time with John, nice details!

It wood be hard to part with that!

Good shootin, Steve

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Post by: Brandon Stahl on January 02, 2010, 12:56:00 PM

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Post by: TRAP on January 02, 2010, 01:04:00 PM

WOW!!!!

That is outstanding Bjorn. The attention to details really take it to the next level.

The Masters you have worked with should be very proud of their student.

Awesome work my friend. :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

Trap

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Post by: rastaman on January 02, 2010, 01:06:00 PM

Very nice Bjorn!

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Post by: varmint101 on January 02, 2010, 01:13:00 PM

Looks real good!

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Post by: ethan on January 02, 2010, 01:16:00 PM

Gorgeous bow Bjorn! Looking forward to seeing it first hand.

Ethan

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Post by: Mudd on January 02, 2010, 01:31:00 PM

How cool is that? Way!!! Thanks for your generosity! Great work! Awesome looking bow.
God bless,Mudd

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Post by: Jack Denbow on January 02, 2010, 01:47:00 PM

Dang Bjorn it looks I may have to take more money than I had planned. I can't wait to see it.
Jack

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Post by: Rooselk on January 02, 2010, 01:49:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful!

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Post by: gregk on January 02, 2010, 02:01:00 PM

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! really nice work!

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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on January 02, 2010, 02:11:00 PM

Fantastic :thumbsup:

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Post by: bowmofo on January 02, 2010, 02:15:00 PM

Very Impressive Old school beauty! :clapper:

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Post by: sdpeb1 on January 02, 2010, 02:16:00 PM

very nice, and generous of you too- Steve

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Post by: Tater on January 02, 2010, 02:21:00 PM

Absolutely Beautiful!!!
From the detailed leather work on the grip to the awesome looking tips, that bow is first class!

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Post by: Whip on January 02, 2010, 02:25:00 PM

Beautiful!! I'll be checking that one out very very closely!
Thanks for the great donation Bjorn!

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Post by: John Dill on January 02, 2010, 02:28:00 PM

very classy looking bow!!!

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Post by: Hud on January 02, 2010, 02:37:00 PM

Bjorn,
Great looking bow in a very good weight and length. I really like the combination of wood with bamboo. The leatherwork really sets it off nicely. Well done. :thumbsup:

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Post by: yellow bow on January 02, 2010, 03:43:00 PM

:thumbsup:

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Post by: Firstarrow on January 02, 2010, 04:57:00 PM

Bjorn,

Great bow! I can't wait to see it in person in person. You are full of surprises congratulations on the good work.

Will you and Adam be in Nashville?

Rich

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Post by: SpankyNeal on January 02, 2010, 06:41:00 PM

Awesome looking bow Bjorn - great job!!

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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on January 02, 2010, 06:51:00 PM

Wow My friend that is truly beautiful Bow.

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Post by: 4runr on January 02, 2010, 07:01:00 PM

BEAUTIFUL, Sir!!

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Post by: sleepyhollow on January 02, 2010, 07:02:00 PM

absolutely beautiful, two thumbs up !!

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Post by: Renaissance Man on January 02, 2010, 07:23:00 PM

Its a beaut Bjorn, tell me some about its construction would you?
I see the slightly reflexed limb design, and it appears you went with a slightly elongated diamond to the limbs. How does a bow of that design shoot?
Also does your bellyside lamination have the bamboo nodes also or were they ground to the flat?
Thanks
Bill

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Post by: tex-archer on January 02, 2010, 07:26:00 PM

Thats a nice looking bow!!
Someone will enjoy that for sure!!

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Post by: limbow on January 02, 2010, 07:27:00 PM

That is one heck of a nice looking bow Bjorn! :thumbsup:

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Post by: smoke1953 on January 02, 2010, 07:29:00 PM

That might be worth a trip to Nashville!

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Post by: bentpole on January 02, 2010, 07:41:00 PM

:scared: :eek: Beauty! :thumbsup:

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Post by: Steve Clandinin on January 02, 2010, 07:44:00 PM

Ouchi-Mamma that is one nice looking stick !

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Post by: billy shipp on January 02, 2010, 07:47:00 PM

I am impresssed Bjorn.

Very nice job.

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Post by: Big Bird on January 02, 2010, 08:14:00 PM

Awesome bow fine job.

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Post by: Blackhawk on January 02, 2010, 08:19:00 PM

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/lwscott/HR-3.jpg)

Bjorn and Adam are a couple of fine ambassadors for the sport.

Great looking bow with a great profile.

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Post by: Rufus 25 on January 02, 2010, 09:00:00 PM

Great job, some winner will be very happy.

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Post by: Fletcher on January 02, 2010, 10:16:00 PM

That is gorgeous, Bjorn! And I'll actually be able to touch it. Thanks so much for making the donation. Rick

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Post by: klm5121 on January 02, 2010, 10:40:00 PM

Very nice!! :clapper:

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Post by: Walt Francis on January 02, 2010, 11:53:00 PM

Bjorn, that is a great looking bow, to bad the arrow rest is on the wrong side.

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Post by: Bjorn on January 03, 2010, 11:27:00 AM

Thanks for all the kind words. The PBS Youth Program is a wonderful cause-check it out!
Renaissance Man asked about the construction: this is a fairly classic John Strunk design-the belly has no bamboo and the limbs are a constant tapering 'D' shape from the grip all the way to the tips. It is a medium R/D and shoots whisper quiet, with very good cast. It was designed to be hunting weight, and finished up at 56#.
Adam and I took a bow making class from John and plan on going back for a refresher if we can get him off the golf course!

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Post by: reddogge on January 03, 2010, 11:56:00 AM

You are very talented Bjorn. We never knew.

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Post by: riivioristo on January 03, 2010, 12:23:00 PM

Awesome ! Is this building bows your occupation or free time hobby ? Beautiful workmanship!

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Post by: Dave Bulla on January 03, 2010, 12:32:00 PM

Very pretty bow!!!

Interesting tip overlays. Any chance of a close up pic of them and some commentary too???

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Post by: Bjorn on January 03, 2010, 12:59:00 PM

The tip overlay can be made from cow or Bison horn-the appearence is identical; but Bison sounds way cool.
Cut on a band saw and flatten the underside by sanding. Rasp or sand the sides to the arrow shape. Use a chainsaw file for the cut outs along the edges and finish with sandpaper working up to 400 grit. The tough part is holding the O/L with your fingers as you are working.

(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/Arrowheadtip.jpg)

The arrow shape O/L makes a classic final touch to the limb tips. It is like a John Strunk signature. Thanks for asking Dave.
Risto, my son and I make these bows for fun-any bow hunting in Finland?

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Post by: Jerry Wald on January 03, 2010, 01:34:00 PM

great looking bow...someone will appreciate geting it for sure

Jer Bear

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Post by: jess stuart on January 03, 2010, 08:11:00 PM

Very sweet indeed. Are you going to enter it the bowyers contest? If not I think you should that is a real nice bow.

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Post by: Irish on January 03, 2010, 08:13:00 PM

:clapper:

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Post by: Keefer on January 03, 2010, 08:31:00 PM

Bjorn, You did an excellent job on that bow...I really like the profile and it just looks like it draws smooth as silk...God Bless, Keefer's <")))><

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Post by: Follower on January 03, 2010, 08:45:00 PM

That's beautiful Bjorn. Hope to meet you in Nashville.

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Post by: far rider on January 03, 2010, 11:00:00 PM

Man, that is a really nice bow, great job.

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Post by: mountaindog on January 11, 2010, 08:53:00 PM

wow.. that's a great looking bow Bjorn...nice work.. :thumbsup:

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Post by: JMartin on January 11, 2010, 11:26:00 PM

Goodness...that bow right there is as pretty as they come! Beautiful lines, great job!

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Post by: DesertDude on January 11, 2010, 11:50:00 PM

Well Done, Stunning craftsmenship....

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Post by: Shakes.602 on January 12, 2010, 12:25:00 AM

Awsome Bow, and Love the Limb Tip Detail!! :thumbsup: :archer: Very Nice Work!! :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: Bjorn on January 12, 2010, 10:06:00 AM

Craig Burris said he will make some footed arrows to go woth the bow. Can't wait to see those!

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Post by: Izzy on January 12, 2010, 10:34:00 AM

Thats a beauty.Why the bloodwood, does it perform well as a power lam or is i for looks?

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Post by: Bjorn on January 12, 2010, 01:53:00 PM

Thanks for asking Izzy. The Bloodwood lam performs very well and looks oh so sweet.

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Post by: thunder1 on January 12, 2010, 08:19:00 PM

nice very nice

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