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Title: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on December 08, 2012, 06:45:00 PM
It started with me staining John`s northwoods cabin for him. We decided to trade for payment. I had him build the prettiest bow he has ever built in my not so humble opinion.

The cocobolo is from Hill country bows bought at Kalamazoo, the buffalo horn I got for the tips from Hornhunter, myrtle veneers are from Idaho Curt. The rest is all John. I helped a little on glue up, and spent 8 hours sanding & finishing her.

I wanted to see the phenolic a bunch & John made it happen perfectly. He also made the grip to my specs and nailed it.

I usually buy plain jane hunting bows, but I figure I need to stop buying Bigrivers sooner or later & this would be my last & for sure the prettiest.

Cocobolo & phenolic i-beam riser, bamboo core, myrtle veneers, buffalo horn tips. 60", 50# @ 28"

She shoots as good as she look, hope you enjoy the pics.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: wooddamon1 on December 08, 2012, 06:50:00 PM
No way, man! Pics!   :readit:   Congrats and sounds like a good deal, trading skills for skills!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 08, 2012, 06:57:00 PM
Sounds Great Brian, cant wait to see the pictures!

Congratulations!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Rob W. on December 08, 2012, 07:07:00 PM
I will post them if you want?
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Post by: Big Ed on December 08, 2012, 07:15:00 PM
:campfire:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on December 08, 2012, 07:19:00 PM
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on December 08, 2012, 07:47:00 PM
Got it, complicated mess that it is.

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece018-1.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece019-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 08, 2012, 07:49:00 PM
Looks great Brian!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bernie B. on December 08, 2012, 07:50:00 PM
You're right, that is a looker!  Great choice of woods!

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Rob W. on December 08, 2012, 07:52:00 PM
Wow!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on December 08, 2012, 07:55:00 PM
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece021-1.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece020-1.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece016-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Brianlocal3 on December 08, 2012, 08:01:00 PM
OH MY!!!! Im not a recurve shooter by any stretch of the imagination but that thing is beautiful. And the only way I could shoot a curve was with a weather rest, great choice
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on December 08, 2012, 08:04:00 PM
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece015-1.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece014-1.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece013-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on December 08, 2012, 08:10:00 PM
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece012-1.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece011-1.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece010-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on December 08, 2012, 08:17:00 PM
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece008-1.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece006-1.jpg)

(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/masterpiece002-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: sticshooter on December 08, 2012, 08:20:00 PM
SWEET MERCY BRO!   :eek:  <><
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: ron w on December 08, 2012, 08:24:00 PM
HOLY COW.....That is just incredible!   :thumbsup:    :clapper:   John out did himself on that one!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Jason Kendall on December 08, 2012, 08:24:00 PM
You guys did good on that one!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: knobby on December 08, 2012, 08:25:00 PM
What a great looking bow, Brian. That's a good deal for both of,too. But last Bigriver bow you'll buy? HA! That's a good one!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Shedrock on December 08, 2012, 08:37:00 PM
Perty   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: 1/4 away on December 08, 2012, 08:57:00 PM
That's a beauty!!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Precurve on December 08, 2012, 09:25:00 PM
Beautiful bow Brian!  One of the prettiest I've ever seen.  John is an artist.

Dave
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: ti-guy on December 08, 2012, 09:32:00 PM
A beauty!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Pokerdaddy on December 08, 2012, 09:39:00 PM
Beautiful!  I really love those limb veneers.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Igor on December 08, 2012, 09:42:00 PM
Yikes!.....I'm partial to one piece recurves and that is the best of the best IMO....Wow! Great trade!

I've shot a couple of his bows....they were pretty plain for looks....this one looks as good as Big River bows shoot....


><>>
Glenn
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: RLA on December 08, 2012, 10:03:00 PM
Very Sharp  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: tracker1 on December 08, 2012, 10:21:00 PM
Wow that is one outstanding bow.  I hope it shoots as good as it looks.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: smoke1953 on December 08, 2012, 10:44:00 PM
That is awesome! What a memory you two have created.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Ragin Bull on December 08, 2012, 11:12:00 PM
Beautiful bow Brian  :thumbsup:    :clapper:    :clapper:  

So how many big rivers does that make for you?
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: SportHunter on December 08, 2012, 11:36:00 PM
One of the nicest bows I've seen all year. Fantastic!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: duncan idaho on December 09, 2012, 12:15:00 AM
What are the specs? Thanks
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on December 09, 2012, 12:29:00 AM
Great looking bow!!! Those woods are what i've picked out for my next Centaur Chimera.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: cacciatore on December 09, 2012, 04:38:00 AM
Brian,that bow is stunning,all well matched with a lot of attention to the detail. I really love the buffalo and the veneers,cocobolo is very attractive too! Now you have to christen it!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: GRINCH on December 09, 2012, 06:12:00 AM
Beauty Brian.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Tater on December 09, 2012, 06:34:00 AM
Great Looking Bow..........  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Big Ed on December 09, 2012, 07:17:00 AM
WOW   :eek:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: 1screagle on December 09, 2012, 07:28:00 AM
I love John's work, what you did here is create one of his best, great job! That one will never see the market!!! Awesome!!!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Danny Rowan on December 09, 2012, 08:32:00 AM
WOW, kinda has the looks of the old Kodiaks. Just beautiful.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: SELFBOW19953 on December 09, 2012, 08:36:00 AM
Brian,

Since you like plain-jane bows, I've got one I'd trade you for that "last Big River" beauty.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: zepnut on December 09, 2012, 08:40:00 AM
Very nice Brian
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: KYArcher on December 09, 2012, 09:48:00 AM
That is a Beauty!!!  :thumbsup:  ....KYArcher
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: azhunter on December 09, 2012, 10:14:00 AM
Thats's a looker. Gorgeous
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: ymountainman on December 09, 2012, 10:19:00 AM
Prettiest bow i've ever seen!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: wooddamon1 on December 09, 2012, 10:39:00 AM
Sweet!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Easykeeper on December 09, 2012, 10:52:00 AM
Beautiful bow!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: duncan idaho on December 09, 2012, 10:58:00 AM
:campfire:    :campfire:  

Is there a website for Big River Bows?
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Matty on December 09, 2012, 11:44:00 AM
Wow that's sweet.  Great wood and antler combo choices.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: JV Rooster on December 09, 2012, 12:05:00 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN on December 09, 2012, 12:40:00 PM
WOW!!!!  That is for sure, handsdown the prettiest bow that i have ever seen of John's made. There will not ever be a Big River that will top that one!  Awe.... I can feel all the love a man and his bowyer. HEhehe.  Maybe i am a lil jealous.   :saywhat:   Congrats boss.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: LV2HUNT on December 09, 2012, 12:55:00 PM
Whoa, a lotta stuff going on on that bow. Lotta good stuff that is    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on December 09, 2012, 01:18:00 PM
Thanks for the kind words, well most of them.

Rafael you need to just buy 5 or 6 more Bigrivers and top it.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: 4runr on December 09, 2012, 01:58:00 PM
Brian, I remember questioning Roman about selling that piece. I'm glad he did cause it was very well fitted into just an OUTSTANDING peice of art.

Beautiful, beautiful bow!!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: WI. longbow on December 09, 2012, 02:06:00 PM
VERY NICE   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on December 09, 2012, 02:08:00 PM
Yep, he was really didnt want to let it go. I`m glad he is such a nice guy. It has been a part of 3 tradgang member bows. John has told me if I see another piece like that, make sure I pick it up for him. Best cocobolo I have seen. Thank him for me if you see him.

Duncan, John has no computer. He has enough hatered for the technology of his phone  :jumper:  At 84 years old, that ship has sailed.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: JEFF B on December 09, 2012, 02:21:00 PM
eye candy fer sure   :clapper:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: see on December 09, 2012, 02:43:00 PM
Wow,that is a beauty.some great thought and preparation went into it but the skill in putting it together is remarkable.congrats on getting a bow like this one.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Greg Szalewski on December 09, 2012, 05:08:00 PM
Wow Brian, that bow is stunning!! I hope it makes to my shoot so I can get a close look at it.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: JJB on December 09, 2012, 05:43:00 PM
Nice team work on that one, they just don't get any better than that!
-Jay
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: wissler on December 09, 2012, 05:56:00 PM
Yessir Brian, Thats a beauty!
Hope I get a chance to see and hold it.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: doubleo on December 09, 2012, 06:06:00 PM
Sweet bow Brian! Is that a first for John putting horn on the riser overlays?  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Keefer on December 09, 2012, 06:39:00 PM
Very sharp ..I like it..
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Sockrsblur on December 09, 2012, 07:06:00 PM
Wow! Really beautiful! !!
Great combinations!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: CDR on December 09, 2012, 07:10:00 PM
What a beauty!!   :clapper:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on December 09, 2012, 07:33:00 PM
Mark, I just begged & pestered him till he did it, basically just to shut me up.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: The Whittler on December 09, 2012, 09:06:00 PM
Wow that is bow-u-ti-ful. If it shoots half as good as it looks you can shoot blindfold and not miss.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Ringneck on December 09, 2012, 11:39:00 PM
Beautiful!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: elknutz on December 10, 2012, 01:30:00 AM
They don't make bows any prettier than that!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Thumper Dunker on December 10, 2012, 01:39:00 AM
Real pretty.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: KyStickbow on December 10, 2012, 01:53:00 AM
Gorgeous!!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: 4runr on December 11, 2012, 10:10:00 AM
Brian, I showed Roman pics of your bow and he was very pleased that Coco was so well cared for  :bigsmyl:  

Then he pulled out some more and said I should show you guys .
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/photobucket-34006-1355237631164.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/photobucket-31650-1355237673520.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/photobucket-33407-1355237725178.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/photobucket-29772-1355237781753.jpg)
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on December 11, 2012, 07:25:00 PM
Pretty stuff, make sure if he brings them to Kazoo, he hides them or mark them NOT FOR SALE. I might not be able to hold back.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: papawoody on December 14, 2012, 03:57:00 PM
Very nice!  Did you string it yet or are you just gunna hang that one on the wall?
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: vintage-bears on December 14, 2012, 04:49:00 PM
Stunning bow!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: 4runr on December 14, 2012, 07:04:00 PM
We'll be at Kazoo, but not as vendors this year. Probably have a piece or 2 stached in the truck.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on December 14, 2012, 08:58:00 PM
David, one thing I wont do is set it on top the target at your house, that usually doesn`t end well.  

Kenny I hope I see you there, might buy one of those beauties.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: BowHuntingFool on February 01, 2013, 07:33:00 AM
Wow, what a beauty! John sure did build a pretty one here for ya Brian, can't wait to see it!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: twistedlim on February 01, 2013, 07:35:00 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: HornHunter on February 01, 2013, 08:42:00 AM
I hear ol John is up to something sneaky???
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: DamselflyFarm on February 01, 2013, 10:13:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful.

Jeff
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN on February 01, 2013, 01:51:00 PM
Something SNEAKY???????  Whats the old fuddy up to now??  come-on Brian spill the beans   :saywhat:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Kyle Lancaster on February 01, 2013, 03:03:00 PM
Wow. Very nice.
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Post by: Bakes168 on February 01, 2013, 07:12:00 PM
Wow, beautiful bow!
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Post by: IdahoCurt on February 01, 2013, 07:29:00 PM
That turned out beautiful!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: ti-guy on February 01, 2013, 07:31:00 PM
Awesome looking bow!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Greybark on February 01, 2013, 07:50:00 PM
That is one beautiful bow , I think matching Myrtle Burl veneers (from Idahocurt) are in a BW PTFX with a Zerote riser that will be delivered next week .
  These pics have me pumped .
 

  Cheers from the Country that has everything except the Stanley Cup ...
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Greg Szalewski on February 01, 2013, 09:40:00 PM
I am looking forward to seeing that one Brian. I won't let you in the shoot with out it.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 02, 2013, 10:30:00 AM
So John is up to something sneaky?  

Looking forward to it, as it usually ends up well!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: BowHuntingFool on February 02, 2013, 02:55:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by HornHunter:
I hear ol John is up to something sneaky???
Alright, give up your information please!!!!!!!! Pretty please.    :pray:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Whip on February 02, 2013, 06:30:00 PM
I had a chance to shoot this beauty today.  Unreal!  It shoots even better than it looks!
I do not need another bow.
I do not need another bow.
I do not need another bow.
I do not need another bow.
I do not need another bow.
I do not need another bow.
:help:    :help:    :help:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on February 02, 2013, 06:44:00 PM
Joe:
You want another bow.
You want another bow.
You want another bow.
You want another bow.
You want another bow.
You want another bow.
 :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: BowHuntingFool on February 02, 2013, 09:17:00 PM
Me Joe...or Joe, Joe????   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Whip on February 02, 2013, 09:18:00 PM
I do not need another bow.
I do not need another bow.
I do not need another bow.
I do not need another bow.
I do not need another bow.
I do not need another bow.

Whether I WANT one or not is a whole nother story  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: BowHuntingFool on February 02, 2013, 09:26:00 PM
I need another Bow!
I need another Bow!
I need another Bow!
I need another Bow!
I need another Bow!
I need another Bow!
I need another Bow!
I need another Bow!


...and I want one too!    :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Steve O on February 02, 2013, 10:28:00 PM
Brian, I was hunting mountain lion the whole time this thread was running in December.  That bow is gor-ge-ous!  You ARE Mr. Big River!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Greg Szalewski on February 02, 2013, 10:41:00 PM
That bow is way better looking in your hands and shoots just as nice as it looks. It was pounding my 710 grn arrows as good as the best. I expect the next pic I see of it will be with some unfortunate furry critter.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 03, 2013, 08:29:00 AM
I neither need another bow or want another bow However, I bet I will be right there in Joe L's and Joe B's shoes one I see this new creation for I am weak.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Rudy Cariello on February 03, 2013, 09:00:00 AM
BowHuntingFool,

I heard tell you got a Bear Tag for this fall!!

You need another bow!!!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: bowtough on February 09, 2013, 09:30:00 AM
Don't know how I missed this! WOW that is one beautiful bow. Thanks for sharing!  :clapper:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: NormanDale33 on March 26, 2013, 05:59:00 PM
This one needs back up top. Holy smokes that is a cool bow.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on March 26, 2013, 06:06:00 PM
WOW!!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: wisconsin wood butcher on March 26, 2013, 07:52:00 PM
that is awsome didnt see it first time thru
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: stagetek on March 27, 2013, 12:54:00 AM
You must have done one hell-of-a-job staining to get a bow like that built !!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on March 27, 2013, 07:48:00 AM
Believe it, John made out pretty well. He couldn`t afford me if we didn`t trade   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: smoke1953 on March 27, 2013, 09:10:00 AM
Joe asked me to go on a road trip today to visit John. Wonder what this trip could be all about?
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Pete McMiller on March 27, 2013, 09:15:00 AM
Bruce, I was just thinking while reading this thread yesterday that Joe should be making a trip to see John pretty soon.  Looking forward to pics.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN on March 27, 2013, 10:52:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by smoke1953:
Joe asked me to go on a road trip today to visit John. Wonder what this trip could be all about?
OOOOHHHH BOYIEEE !!   :saywhat:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: ermont on March 27, 2013, 08:49:00 PM
That has to be one of the prettiest bows I've ever seen. I would love to shoot it.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: BillW on March 27, 2013, 11:25:00 PM
Brian, Just saw this thread and your bow. John did a great job. That was a cool experience getting to build it with him.

Congrats,
Bill
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: smoke1953 on March 28, 2013, 04:33:00 PM
Joe and I went to see the master yesterday so Joe could discuss a new McDonald creation. Well as it turned out there was "the Beauty" hanging on the wall.
(http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo306/bhaukom/McDonald019.jpg)

Now John closely examined it and couldn't figure out how it got there. Age does that to us all you know. Joe replied, well you must have made two of them when you were working on Brians. John said, that must have been what happened. Well no need to make a new bow for you Joe since you like Brian's so much, how about buying this one and the deal was done.

(http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo306/bhaukom/McDonald020.jpg)

What a fortunate set of circumstances. Thanks Brian for encouraging him to make to identical gorgeous bows!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on March 28, 2013, 07:04:00 PM
Ok heart, start beating again!! Leave her alone, shes mine!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: smoke1953 on March 28, 2013, 07:21:00 PM
I may have stretched that story a bit. We were actually shocked to see Brian's bow at John's shop since Joe had just spoken to Brian that morning about the specs of his bow. Before we got to John's at 1pm Brian had met John at their designated meeting place between Milwaukee and Wisconsin Rapids where John picked up the bow for Joe to look over that afternoon. Now that's really going the "extra mile" for your customer and friends. Thanks Brian and John.
(http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo306/bhaukom/McDonald022.jpg)
Here John looks over the wood that Joe brought to be used for the riser on his new "beauty"
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on March 28, 2013, 07:28:00 PM
Bruce as long as you were there, I seem to remember a few Hill style thumpers I just finished for John. Hmmm, that zircote & dirty bamboo was pretty niiiice. Course who would shoot them bows anyway   :p
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Whip on March 28, 2013, 08:21:00 PM
Brian's bow was my inspiration (or temptation).  But I had to try to make it just a little bit different.  I came up with a beautiful piece of Ziricote that John is going to use in the riser of my bow.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/Ziricote.jpg)

A birds eye maple I beam in the sight window, and some spectacular myrtle burl veneers similar to Brian's should really set it off.  Another touch I copied from Brian's bow are buffalo horn for the limb tips.  Seemed more than appropriate after my December hunt.

Really looking forward to seeing John work his magic!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 28, 2013, 08:29:00 PM
You guys are killing me, my bow should be here tomorrow!! Those are beautiful!! Shawn
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 28, 2013, 09:03:00 PM
Question, can ya shoot FF off these bows?? Shawn
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on March 28, 2013, 10:18:00 PM
You bet, all ff compatable. John makes excellent ff strings for his bows. He has been making strings since he was a teenager I believe.
You know, before the wheel was invented.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Greg Szalewski on March 29, 2013, 01:19:00 PM
Well if anyone has enough time and hunts planned to love all those bows it is Joe. He might as well have another. this one should be a real looker.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 29, 2013, 01:51:00 PM
Bruce you got me there! LOL...I've got a bow paid in full to John, just gotta figure out what I want!

Joe where did you find the riser wood from?
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: smoke1953 on March 29, 2013, 03:50:00 PM
He mentioned how you couldn't make up your mind.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Pete McMiller on March 29, 2013, 06:04:00 PM
That's going to be purdy for sure Joe.  This time of year the past two years I have ordered a bow from John - and I'm getting the bug again.  I need to resist but these pics make it really hard.  Can't wait to see John's new creation.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 29, 2013, 07:26:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by smoke1953:
He mentioned how you couldn't make up your mind.
He's right, either a 59'r or a John style recurve like Brians. I'm having trouble finding the Macassar ebony for a riser, any ideas?
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 29, 2013, 09:06:00 PM
Joe,  dont inspire me to get another bow please. if you ever make up your mind, do not post pictures.   :readit:    :help:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 30, 2013, 08:09:00 AM
No worries Charlie, I'll be sure to post up pics! :tu:
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Whip on March 30, 2013, 09:26:00 AM
Joe, I was originally looking for Macassar too, but didn't come up with any.  I bought my piece of ziricote from Kettle Morraine Hardwoods.  They had some Gabboon ebony, but no Macassar.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 30, 2013, 03:40:00 PM
Question?? On the Kodiak copy is the bottom limb supposed to have a lot more positive tiller I mean mine is about 3/4" or a tad more than upper limb. Thanks guys! Shawn
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: HornHunter on March 30, 2013, 06:16:00 PM
Question?  How does it shoot?  no two bows are tillered the same, I personally dont worry about tiller get the brace set nock set,done
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Moots on March 30, 2013, 07:03:00 PM
You're right.  That is one of the prettiest bows I have seen.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Wudstix on December 24, 2013, 09:53:00 PM
Just sent my deposit for one of John's 21st clones.  I asked for 65#@27 and 62".  Gave him pretty free reign to make me a hunting tool, asked that he use what from his experience has performed best.  I did suggest to him that I liked the Zircote that is in the riser of my recurve circa 1998.  Bamboo cores and possibly curly maple laminations.  I'll have to talk with him about horn tips as well.
Just One More.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: KentuckyTJ on December 24, 2013, 10:18:00 PM
That is SEXY!
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bigriver on December 25, 2013, 09:08:00 AM
Wudstix, you made a good choice, that will be a beauty.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Wudstix on December 27, 2013, 03:06:00 PM
Brian; PM sent.
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Bazooka Joe on December 27, 2013, 04:14:00 PM
Wow, what an outstanding bow!  John's work is outstanding.

Rick
Title: Re: Bigriver beauty
Post by: Wudstix on January 10, 2014, 10:13:00 PM
John called and we talked about my bow, I had sent a outline of my hand to help with getting the grip size closer. We talked about horn tips, a leather grip and putting a heavy wood (Zircote) in the riser. He said it might take awhile, but I'll be ready. More time to scrape acorns together.  
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