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Title: An "Owl" and a half - Picture HEAVY
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 13, 2011, 09:48:00 PM

This past week the mailman made the trip to the front door with a package from Grants, New Mexico. I had given Ed Scott a call and found that he had an eastern juniper, sinew backed longbow in a weight that would do me fine. The "icing on the cake" was that he also had a little eastern juniper, canvas backed longbow in just the weight that would suit my only Grandaughter to a tee.

I have been wanting one of Ed's bows for a couple years now so I had them both sent to me, sight-unseen. I wasn't disappointed in any way, shape or form. The bows arrived on Wednesday but with the rain that we have had all week......I wanted to wait until we had a decent day to take some pictures. I will tell you up front that I haven't shot the bow yet because of being in rehab for my right shoulder......but if either of them shoot only half as good as they look I will be an extremely happy camper. I took pictures up and down both sides of both bows limbs to show Ed's incredible craftsmanship so this is gonna be a "picture heavy" thread.

So........without further adoo......I'll let the "Owl and a half" pictures speak for themselves.

Winterhawk1960

First off.......the "half"

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Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 13, 2011, 09:54:00 PM

The other side of the "half"

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Winterhawk1960

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Post by: seabass on March 13, 2011, 10:00:00 PM

very nice buddy.i am very jealous.i want an owl so bad.i think i will start tring to get some overtime to pay for one,steve

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Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 13, 2011, 10:01:00 PM

.......and here is my "Owl" longbow.

Winterhawk1960

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Title: Re: An "Owl" and a half - Picture HEAVY
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 13, 2011, 10:08:00 PM

The other side.........

Winterhawk1960

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Post by: rastaman on March 13, 2011, 10:09:00 PM

Very cool bows sir! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: An "Owl" and a half - Picture HEAVY
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 13, 2011, 10:14:00 PM

........and both of them together.

Winterhawk1960

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Title: Re: An "Owl" and a half - Picture HEAVY
Post by: GRINCH on March 13, 2011, 10:22:00 PM

His bows are truly unique.

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Post by: Warden609 on March 13, 2011, 10:29:00 PM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: ckanous on March 13, 2011, 10:37:00 PM

Ed sure makes some cool bows doesn't he!!

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Post by: Slinging 24/7 on March 13, 2011, 10:42:00 PM

Very unique! They look great!

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Post by: Bjorn on March 13, 2011, 10:49:00 PM

Major cool!!

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Post by: Pat B on March 13, 2011, 10:54:00 PM

Can we see some full draw pics?

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Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 13, 2011, 11:03:00 PM

Thanks guys.........I'm really pleased.

Pat B, I'm currently doing rehab on my string arm shoulder.......I had rotator cuff surgery and I'm NOT gonna draw a bow until the physical therapist gives me the go ahead. I'll post some after I get the O.K.

Winterhawk1960

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Post by: GRINCH on March 13, 2011, 11:14:00 PM

Love to have one,they look great.

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Post by: EL Mejor on March 13, 2011, 11:24:00 PM

THANKS FOR SHARING....ENJOY,,,REAL COOL,,,

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Post by: whitetail_downer100 on March 13, 2011, 11:39:00 PM

Very nice... designs are beautiful but very functional as well probably doesn't look like much in a natural blind against an autumn forest floor!!

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Post by: LONGSTYKES on March 14, 2011, 12:46:00 AM

Don, you are a lucky man. One and a half of Ed's bows and a Grand Daughter to shoot with, Wow. I am a little jealous, just a little. Hope you are healing up well. Don

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Post by: daniel boon on March 14, 2011, 03:00:00 AM

hope your shoulder comes good soon , i like the bows , your grand daughters one is awesome ,she will love it

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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on March 14, 2011, 03:40:00 AM

Beautiful! What kind of string is that?

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Post by: cacciatore on March 14, 2011, 04:51:00 AM

Don,those are some really lovely bows,I am sure you will both enjoy them.I hope in your fast and complete recovery.I know how much you want come back to your trusty bows but I also know you are a diligent patient!Take care.Felix

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Post by: macksdad on March 14, 2011, 05:25:00 AM

Don, congratulations those are some nice looking bows. I am sure that you and your grandaughter will have a lot of fun with those.

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Post by: Claym on March 14, 2011, 06:03:00 AM

Beautiful. Congrats on some amazing looking bows!

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Post by: Mudd on March 14, 2011, 07:46:00 AM

Those look like the work of a more than one artist.

I mean to build authentic replicas of Native American bows is awesome but them to decorate them too calls for a whole different talent.

Congratulations Don!

I will be watching for your thread when you are given the "go-ahead" to start shooting again.

Thank you for sharing with us.

God bless,Mudd

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Post by: Bob B. on March 14, 2011, 08:35:00 AM

WOW!! Man that those are 2 sexy bows!! Can't wait till your arm is better so you can send more pics and shooting data.

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Post by: Ricker on March 14, 2011, 09:17:00 AM

Really cool Don. Ed not only makes fine bows, he is a great guy as well.
You'll have to post pic's of your Grandbaby shooting.

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Post by: Kyle Lancaster on March 14, 2011, 10:25:00 AM

I want one of these badly. How long is your bow? I wish you well in your recovery.

Kyle

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Post by: Doc Nock on March 14, 2011, 10:54:00 AM

Who needs fancy laminations with that level of incredible art on the back and belly of a bow!?

Is it me, or is there actually some reflex/deflex in that strung Owl?

Amazing art and talent on all counts!

Smart move on the shoulder rehab. Do ALL that you are allowed as OFTEN as you're allowed and NOTHING that you're NOT allowed!

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Post by: straitera on March 14, 2011, 11:19:00 AM

Beauts both. Especially like the engraved feather & bird pics. How do they shoot?

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Post by: Margly on March 14, 2011, 11:40:00 AM

Congratulations Don!

This was some really nice bows :thumbsup:

Ed Scott is an awesome bowyer and artist!

Margly

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Post by: Nathan Killen on March 14, 2011, 11:52:00 AM

Very cool !

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Post by: Horner on March 14, 2011, 12:46:00 PM

Awesome bows!!! I am going to have to get over to see them both.......

They are beautiful, I can see a hero pic of you with that bow draped over a big-ol-buck in the near future.

Congrats!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: Steve G on March 14, 2011, 12:59:00 PM

Both very nice Bows!! Congrats. The only thing better than one Owl bow is 2 Owl bows! Or in your case a bow and a half!

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Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 14, 2011, 01:09:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Horner:
Awesome bows!!! I am going to have to get over to see them both.......

They are beautiful, I can see a hero pic of you with that bow draped over a big-ol-buck in the near future.

Congrats!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Not just "see 'em"......you gotta shoot this baby. It's been talkin' to me......I swear it has. I haven't even drawn it yet and I think it's wanting it's limbs bent a little bit.

Winterhawk1960

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Post by: Horner on March 14, 2011, 03:54:00 PM

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Originally posted by Winterhawk1960:

quote:
Originally posted by Horner:
Awesome bows!!! I am going to have to get over to see them both.......

They are beautiful, I can see a hero pic of you with that bow draped over a big-ol-buck in the near future.

Congrats!!! :bigsmyl:

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Post by: Hopewell Tom on March 14, 2011, 04:12:00 PM

Man he looks like he has fun making his bows. I see some pictures in Tradbowhunter mag of some gemsbok horn bows he does. Very unique.
Not able to shoot with that in your hands, no wonder it's talking to you!
Good luck on the mend.

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Post by: OP-archer on March 14, 2011, 04:18:00 PM

They almost look too good to be shot! Congrats on a couple of fine looking bows. Keep us posted...

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Post by: owlbait on March 14, 2011, 06:47:00 PM

Don, how are you stringing those bows with your bad wing? Seems like owlbait should have an owl bow...maybe some day! Post pics when you get a chance to shoot with your little darling. :thumbsup:

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Post by: Winterhawk1960 on March 14, 2011, 11:11:00 PM

Mike,

My wing is getting better. It isn't a problem to string them at all. Actually, I could probably draw the lighter weight ones. I'm just NOT gonna push it until the PT says I'm ready.......which I'm hoping isn't to much longer.

Winterhawk1960

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Post by: MercilessMing on March 15, 2011, 02:28:00 AM

Don,

Cool looking bows! Congrats on the new bows. I hope you recover soon.

Ming

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Post by: Thumper Dunker on March 15, 2011, 02:49:00 AM

Realy cool. Bet thier good shooters also.

Trad Gang

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