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Title: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: K. Mogensen on April 01, 2011, 09:29:00 PM
Was just wanting to see some pictures of your guys brown glass bows. Been thinking that it looks pretty cool and eventually my next bow will probably have it.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on April 01, 2011, 09:40:00 PM
I dont have any brown glass bows, but I also like the look of them. Come on guys show us what you got.
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: Hatrick on April 01, 2011, 09:45:00 PM
Here's a couple of pictures of one I just finished. The pictures are not the best but it does have brown glass on the back. The riser is curly maple and walnut. The curly doesn't show up well in these pics. The brown glass goes great with the walnut. This one has zebra wood on the belly. I like brown glass myself and and have several more pieces to work with on my next bows.

   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/Monocacy1.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/Monocacy4.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/Monocacy2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/Monocacy5.jpg)
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: joekeith on April 01, 2011, 09:46:00 PM
Sorry, I just put some skins on over mine.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: Ed Isaacs on April 01, 2011, 09:49:00 PM
That's one sweet bow
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: K. Mogensen on April 01, 2011, 10:10:00 PM
Love the walnut with the brown glass and the belly side of the riser on that bow is sweet!
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: Tater on April 01, 2011, 10:15:00 PM
Tough to see the brown glass with the Ebony but it looks sharp.!

(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/Bowhuntater/HHWS007.jpg)
(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/Bowhuntater/HHWS010.jpg)
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: COLongbow on April 01, 2011, 10:24:00 PM
I'm with you, K, that brown glass does indeed look nice. Chad at LC offers it as well as the new Hunter model at Zipper. I've thought the Zipper with the charcoal riser with brown limbs would be a very nice color combo.
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: K. Mogensen on April 01, 2011, 10:30:00 PM
I've been looking at Chad's Brown Glass bows and that's part of what sparked this thread. Mike's Maddog bows are what I'm really looking at too. His 50's style recurve has me drooling...
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: JJB on April 01, 2011, 10:50:00 PM
Here's one I made several years ago.  It's cocobolo with bubinga and brown glass.  Great topic, I'm also interested in seeing other combos.
-Jay
(http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab47/jabjorkl_bucket/BrownGlassback.jpg)
(http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab47/jabjorkl_bucket/Brownglassprofile.jpg)
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: ckanous on April 01, 2011, 11:28:00 PM
Only brown glass bow I have is a Ben Pearson Colt but I don't have any pics of it, YET!!!
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: Oregon Okie on April 01, 2011, 11:41:00 PM
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll70/harrelr/bow/IMG_0861.jpg)

Doesn't show much limb. I made this one thinking I would skin 'em but I like the brown so don't know if I'll do it or not.
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: Blackstick on April 02, 2011, 01:02:00 AM
Rose Oak Companion

(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii322/Blackstick-photos/Bows/Rose%20Oak%20Companion/RoseOakCompanion.jpg)

Riser is out of cocobolo slabs sandwiching a bird's eye maple I-beam, and trimmed in purpleheart.
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: 59Alaskan on April 02, 2011, 07:13:00 AM
1964 and 1967 Grizzlys. 1967 has solid white tips

 (http://images.imagelinky.com/1301742757.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1301742757.jpg)

 (http://images.imagelinky.com/1301742792.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1301742792.jpg)
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: K. Mogensen on April 02, 2011, 03:42:00 PM
Some awesome looking combo's guys. Keep em coming!
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: JimB on April 02, 2011, 04:02:00 PM
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/jbrandenburg/DSC_0001b.jpg)
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: JimB on April 02, 2011, 04:03:00 PM
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/jbrandenburg/DSC_0001.jpg)
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: K. Mogensen on April 02, 2011, 04:27:00 PM
Jim, that second bow is exactly what I'd be getting. The zebra in the riser is gorgeous.

Ceme, that zebra bear is also beautiful.
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: 59Alaskan on April 02, 2011, 04:52:00 PM
I believe Jim and I are both showing you the same bow essentially.  They are both 1964/1965 Bear Grizzlys.  

The zebrawood is great in those bows, but I personally prefer the grip on my 1967 vs. the 1964.  That's all personal preference though.

I believe the Bear Tigercat came in zebrawood and 62" in the late 1960's with brown glass.  Those are nice bows too.
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: K. Mogensen on April 02, 2011, 05:55:00 PM
I figured they were the same just wasn't sure and didn't want to sound stupid.   :archer:
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: 59Alaskan on April 02, 2011, 06:28:00 PM
We just appreciate your interest in trad.  Keep asking questions.

I like the narrow throat on the 1967.  It is always on the left in these photos.

 (http://images.imagelinky.com/1301782958.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1301782958.jpg)

 (http://images.imagelinky.com/1301783235.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1301783235.jpg)

 (http://images.imagelinky.com/1301783149.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1301783149.jpg)
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: K. Mogensen on April 02, 2011, 11:21:00 PM
Very interesting. Thanks for the pics ceme!

Do you know what wood the 67 riser is? Thanks!

Keep em comin guys!
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: SpankyNeal on April 03, 2011, 12:26:00 AM
Here's one of my Sunset Hill bows with yew limbs, a myrtle riser, and brown glass.

(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/Lionheart006.jpg)
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/Lionheart008.jpg)
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/Lionheart009.jpg)

And here it is with the other two that wear white and clear on the belly.

(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/SHTrio001.jpg)
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: 59Alaskan on April 03, 2011, 07:51:00 AM
I believe it is African Bubinga.
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: bentpole on April 03, 2011, 07:57:00 AM
Only thing I like better than brown glass on a bow is Black glass    :archer:    :archer2:
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: Lost Creek Bows on April 03, 2011, 01:40:00 PM
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/buckvalley/005.jpg)                                                                                                    K.Mogensen, this is a all brown Lost Creek "Legacy" I just built last week. 62" 52@ 28"
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: Lost Creek Bows on April 03, 2011, 01:42:00 PM
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/buckvalley/001-1.jpg) Lost Creek "Legacy"
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: Lost Creek Bows on April 03, 2011, 01:44:00 PM
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/buckvalley/004.jpg) Last one of the "Legacy"
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: bentpole on April 03, 2011, 02:09:00 PM
Nice Bow Chad!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: K. Mogensen on April 03, 2011, 04:46:00 PM
Wow! Very, very, nice bow Chad! That'd be just about perfect!

Thanks for all the pics guys! Some very nice looking bows here.

 :campfire:
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: K. Mogensen on April 03, 2011, 04:51:00 PM
Quick question Chad, how much would a legacy exactly like that run?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: Lost Creek Bows on April 05, 2011, 02:32:00 PM
This bow is Instock for $400 Reg price of $475
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: buckster on April 06, 2011, 07:38:00 PM
That Chad can really put a nice looking bow together!!
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: Dick in Seattle on April 06, 2011, 07:41:00 PM
here are the gallery pix of my "Sweet Georgia Brown"

http://dickwightman.com/archeryactivity/bowbuilding/gallery/sweetgeorgiabrown/sweetgeorgiabrown.html
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: seven crows on April 06, 2011, 08:45:00 PM
Makes me wish I still had my first red wing hunter recurve
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: EL Mejor on April 06, 2011, 09:00:00 PM
BROWN SURE LOOKS GOOD......
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: chanumpa on April 06, 2011, 10:50:00 PM
Ive always loved the brown glass look and its matte finish that isnt shinny for hunting too.
Title: Re: Brown Glass Bows
Post by: K. Mogensen on April 07, 2011, 01:31:00 PM
Hey thanks for the price Chad! Gonna have to get out the ol piggy bank and start savin.

Dick, that's a great lookin bow. Love the walnut in the riser.