Hi guys,
I am thinking about ordering a 3-piece take down longbow and I think I want it with antler limb bolts.
I read that Sticshooter here does a great job on this.
Could you show me some pics, while they are on your bow?
Thanks!
Got these on the unmentionable auction site a few years ago
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/DSCN0607.jpg)
Don't recall who made them
Stickshooter does a great job.
they sure are lookers!
Antler knobs on my Rose Oak....
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/davidmitchell_6466/Rose%20Oak%20Wildcat/RoseOakWildcatII2-1.jpg)
By stickshooter
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j59/caseycapaz/Archery/DSCN2004.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j59/caseycapaz/Archery/DSCN2013.jpg)
Good post Flying Dutchman !
I'm trying to make the same decision on my takedown !
Zmonster, them are pretty cool !
I'm a little nervous on how strong these things are ? Things would happen if that stud pulled thru while at full draw !
Once again, good post, I too will be watching !
Dan
Thanks Dan. I wouldnt worry about them pulling through. Most are made from a standard steel bolt with the head being epoxied into it. So it would work just like a standard bolt. Plus you should be using a washer. If the antler itself did fail, the bolt head and washer would still catch.
The antler is not supporting the limb; if it breaks off you put it in your pocket and continue as before.
Now I comprehend !
Worried about nothing as usual Lol
Dan
Here are my Sticshooter limb bolts. I asked him to make me something that would bring good mojo on an elk. First time I went hunting with them on my bow they came through with flying colors!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/P1010302.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/CopyP1010367.jpg)
Whip, those are sweet!
Rusty
QuoteOriginally posted by RUSTY1:
Whip, those are sweet!
Rusty
Yes they are !
Don't know how well they show up.
(http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv7/30pointbucks/IMG_0933.jpg)
I got these from the Windauers.They are real antler.I wouldn't buy the cast ones only because I like the little differences in every individual antler.
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f7/vtmtnman/IMG_1454.jpg)
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f7/vtmtnman/IMG_1840.jpg)
BJORN.......I made those! Glad to see they are still being used!!!
Another set from Frank (Sticshooter).
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q176/akinslow/Bows/DSC04985.jpg)
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q176/akinslow/Bows/DSC02389.jpg)
Thank you guys! Keep um coming....
Anybody ever put 4 on a bow or would that be to much? I have been wanting to put some on one of my bows but thought that 4 would be a little to much for it and don't think 1 bolt and 1 antler bolt on a limb would look good. Just curious if there was any pics of double antler limb bolts.
I really like this, it gives a beautyful look
Hey guys, I know your talking antler limb bolts, please forgive me for wanting to share with you some brass I engraved. I'm working on a special idea for a set that will add a little more mass weight and surface area for more engraving. I think they will look real cool.
Kenn
(http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/MentorLimbBolts-4.jpg)
(http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/DSCN1738.jpg)
I have a pair that are likely made by Sticshooter but purchased second hand. One actually fell off the bolt in the woods and I've never been able to locate it. I had a few sheds so I'm trying to craft a match as we speak. I'll post some pics tonight.
Kenn,
Those look real sharp! nice alternative.
I could live with those limb bolts too....
Nice brass!!
I love the antler because it fits so well with traditional. I love the individual character of each antler. I'm working on a cap that will cover the washer and bolt leaving only brass embelished with no sign of a bolt head or tightening hole. I like the extra mass weight with ability to customize a bow to personalize it.
more to come?
I think so. I will start a post when when I have something new, few weeks.
Wow, I got to get a pair for my Silvertip !!!
If any of you have a extra pair of real antler for sale you want to sell, let me know....
Whip, those are awesome!
1screagle,very artistic work,congrats.
Nothing special fairly average but I do like the little sticker point on the top one though. Although you can't see it they have a deer track engraved in them. I need to darken just them. Anyone know how to do that?
(http://i56.tinypic.com/sv16pd.jpg)
Set for my Widow made by sticshooter.
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/bigbuckhntr/PANA9080.jpg)
From what I've been seeing here Sticshooter does some real nice work.
Very interesting to see some of the cool ideas you guys have come up with. I also have a pair from Sticshooter that are a work of art. Nice post.
Show them Danny!
Standard Black Widow and Bear from Stickshooter
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Ron22/RZDSC04251.jpg)
RonL
Ok, here they are on my SR Swift.
(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx332/dannybcc/SRSwiftBearPaws1.jpg)
(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx332/dannybcc/SRSwiftBearPaws.jpg)
Wow! Such cool antler bolts! Sticshooter seems to really have a lot goin' on...does he have a website or something? I didn't notice one anywhere.
Disregard. I apologize, I didn't mean to hijak the thread.
Sticshooter's work is top notch. I have a set with deer tracks on them. He can probably make you anything you want. His knives are very nice also.
Thanks guys for the comments on my past work, been making them since 2003.had a set blow up on me from faulty craftmenship that someone made that came with a used bow I bought...i assumed they were safe and almost lost an eye as the limb blew off from shooting with them on. i always loved the convenience without the allen wrench and natural burrs aand decided to carve them also with various images so started making them and been doing since with a bolt system I came up with a completely safe bolt system to use on the bows where the bolt is what holds the limbs on not the antler.Here are a few pics/examples we made over the years....
(http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/27212/2437966710051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2437966710051876912TBkEdt)
(http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/43812/2971187300051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2971187300051876912GVEDlm)
(http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/9956/2296407630051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2296407630051876912Akdcmw)
(http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/25116/2069242650051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2069242650051876912JsfoXI)
(http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/27928/2433242520051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2433242520051876912UzRDzu)
(http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/47671/2596094890051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2596094890051876912lrgmXY)
(http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/43450/2774286250051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2774286250051876912xjCNFv)
(http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/37139/2515929030051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2515929030051876912wARbgx)
QuoteOriginally posted by nontypical:
Set for my Widow made by sticshooter.
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/bigbuckhntr/PANA9080.jpg)
Wow those take me back.<><
NICEEEEE.....
Sticshooter, you do amazing work, very nice indeed.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac167/JTOPPING/DSC00832.jpg)
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac167/JTOPPING/DSC00836.jpg)
Just a few I made,have more be glad to send pic
.Trickey to get them on vertical?
To align images, just shim with some thin washers until adjusted at desired postition that your bow takes for the flush wear limb bolts or mark before stetting them if for seated bezels like widows.
here are just some more from the past...
(http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/45203/2867567810051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2867567810051876912hfOrsv)
(http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/47895/2711102270051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2711102270051876912TwVNAn)
(http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/3154/1291280158051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/1291280158051876912wKSNrd)
(http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/43640/2053158820051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2053158820051876912qBqiPK)
(http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/44342/2900750400051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2900750400051876912QQizgZ)
and a few more...
(http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/45800/1291280269051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/1291280269051876912KQdonb)
(http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/47708/2073951380051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2073951380051876912lNJtTV)
done this set with zebrawood and done also in belt buckles and limb bolts with other woods instead of antler if preferred.
(http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/45901/2441588610051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2441588610051876912yBaOSb)
(http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/45746/2054935900051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2054935900051876912wEpHTi)
(http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/44990/2378487290051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2378487290051876912YxRpuE)
(http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/47127/2756767600051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2756767600051876912clUNNq)
some more from the past blast...
(http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/48123/2264445030051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2264445030051876912hiYHqE)
(http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/46786/2896215270051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2896215270051876912lGTpuO)
(http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/45887/2624573410051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2624573410051876912qnmKXu)
(http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/44426/1450326429051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/1450326429051876912VWLtim)
(http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/48377/1450326623051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/1450326623051876912mtqXPX)
(http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/44833/2217121680051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2217121680051876912PewgzI)
was asked to post pics, and just wanted to here.thanks<><
(http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/23911/2635983220051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2635983220051876912AAgzKU)
(http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/46848/2404337360051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2404337360051876912zRkvtY)
(http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/45375/2649808730051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2649808730051876912SqZeDr)
(http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/47331/2724283680051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2724283680051876912BPtcpA)
(http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/46595/2478717260051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2478717260051876912QiomYQ)
(http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/45283/2719827600051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2719827600051876912FbwFOc)
(http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/46547/2801688620051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2801688620051876912wNjfoY)
(http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/44851/2461900540051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2461900540051876912hRmSDv)
Frank
Those are impressive to say the least!!
The options are endless!
(http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/44374/2361110810051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2361110810051876912WaApEI)
(http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/41806/2420599640051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2420599640051876912MTnRwl)
(http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/48302/1450326715051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/1450326715051876912OmIOJU)
and here are some with the natural shed burrs which i like alot as well in this pic.<><
more shapes styles...
(http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/45278/2394266270051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2394266270051876912FsquDA)
(http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/44384/2005387420051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2005387420051876912uUvYct)
(http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/33517/2144163320051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2144163320051876912ZzORRN)
(http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/46102/1291280181051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/1291280181051876912pypDez)
plain/polished...
hope this helps.<><
(http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/44771/2650118270051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2650118270051876912HdGGlJ)
(http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/39504/2016075440051876912S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2016075440051876912nHjzBx)
WOW!!
I've gotta pair of these on my Bighorn
(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss116/joekeithspics/Archery/bows/Big%20Horn/021.jpg)
Sticshooter - :clapper: :clapper:
JoeKeith, Are those the cast limbs bolts from Schaffer?
Yep, they're cast. Don't know who made 'em. Got'em from another TGer a couple of years ago.
There is a lot of nice ones on here.