First off I'd like to thank both Ryan Sanpai and South Cox for the opportunity they've given Cade....I will never be able to thank them both enough and will forever be indebted to them both!!!
They've not only given Cade the opportunity to use and represent the 46 Rail hunting clothing line, but they've also given him the opportunity to own and hunt an absolutely gorgeous Stalker Recurve!!!!
I am beyond words about what they are doing for my boy....
Cade picked exactly what he wanted and South went to work!
As South has been building his bow, he's been great about sending pix so we can follow along....
Outlining the riser...
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Cutting the phenolic flare...
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Profiling the flare...
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Profiling the back...
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Ready for glue-up...
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Out of the oven...
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Drilling limb pin holes...
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Sight window cut out...
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A lot more to share...
Sight window routed out...
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Profiling limb pads...
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Getting back of riser ready for glass backing...
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Tapping for threaded inserts...
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Limb lams ready for glue-up...
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Gluing limbs...
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Going into limb forms...
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Is this going to be an awesome looking bow or what!!!!
more to come....
Limbs out of the oven...
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Limb profiles marked out...
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Drilling limb bolt holes...
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Profiling limb butts...
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Cutting throat of the grip...
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Snakewood tips...
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Bolted up and ready to tiller...
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Cade wanted the grip modified...I sent South the riser from my original Silvertip the Paul built for me in '86 to match....a grip we both love...
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South's stock grip on the left, Cade's grip on the right. I know this grip so well that I can tell from the pix that South nailed it!
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Almost ready to hunt...
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First coat of five...GORGEOUS!!!!!
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As South sends more, I'll share them all...
I would also like to say now that South is an an absolute gentleman to talk to. His dedication and excitement about his work is easily recognized when talking to him....he's a really cool dude!!
That is almost a match to my bow. Very cool. I tell you what two better guys are hard to find and a better crafstman may never be found.
Your going to love it Cade. I sure love mine.
Very well designed and realized,I like it.
I also love mine!
Thanks to South for taking so many great pics of the process. Very intersting to see how it's done....that truly is "custom"!!
That looks like an awesome bow! Congrats Cade! I'm sure we will be seeing many pics of you with that bow and dead critters in the future.
Nice !!
Stunning bow! I hope it fits him like a glove! :thumbsup:
That's one of a kind!!! She's a beaut!!
Great looking bow! Really love the dark woods.
Cade is one lucky boy! South does beautiful work.
looking like one nice piece of work!
dont know what you guys think of this build but south is crazy that bow is going to be a killing machine CADE wont leave anything for us :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
nice work and very detailed south as to if someone wanted to see how a bows done
Ther is nothing but AWESOMENESS in theis whole thread!
Bisch
That is quite a labor intensive process. Outstanding workmanship. I am sure we haven't seen the last of this bow.
That is so cool. Good on you South. Looking at the process I am amazed at the talent it takes to make these custom bows. Can't wait to see that bow in a video with Cade taking an animal with it.
That's gonna be a beauty! Congrats Cade.
Cade is gonna love that bow! :thumbsup:
I have been thinking of test driving one of South's static tips after the season.
One very nice bow. I love souths work.
Outstanding!! South does top of the line work. His bows shoot top notch too. Great job all!!RC
Looking good !!! Can't wait to see the finished bow.
Bill
Cade, I am jealous. That will be a great bow!
Wow! That is awesome!!
Awesome bow, Cade is in for a treat!
Hey Curt, is that cocobolo? Going to be beautiful.
Very nice, and an outstanding gesture! I know that young man will put it to good use for years to come!
Sweet indeed!
Curt what will the spec's be on that beauty!
Brother that is just WOW!!!! one lucky Boy for sure. :clapper: :shaka:
Ready to hunt some goats Cade???
Great pictures. I love the lines on those Stalkers. That's going to be quite a bow!
What is the meaning behind the name "46rail"?
Fantastic !
Fantastic !
Looking forward to seeing the finished bow. Sure will be a beauty, love the wood choices!
Beauty!
That is one lucky little guy! looks great
What a lucky kid... on so many levels. Cherish it all Cade! :thumbsup:
Nice choice of woods Cade. I like your taste!
The bow is 56" 57#@28". That kid must live off of spinach!!
Good looking Bow ,, That's one way to get your Raven Back from him ,, Congrats to Cade on his new Bow I am sure he will love it .
That's a sweet looking bow! One I'm sure Cade will cherish forever.
Great to see this family history unfold.
57# !!!, Curt, you have that kid on a work out program, that's something for 13 years old.
A young man that shoots as much as he apparently does.....not yet drawing anywhere close to 28"......he'll have it licked in no time.
Cade, the opportunities that are presented to you are endless. I can tell you've been taught to appreciate them. Enjoy your new beauty.
That's some #'s for a growing boy! But he has proven he's able to hunt and shoot so he'll get it licked :clapper:
He's currently shooting about 45# at his 24" draw, and the bow is marked 57@28"(my Kempf Raven)
QuoteOriginally posted by Guru:
He's currently shooting about 45# at his 24" draw, and the bow is marked 57@28"(my Kempf Raven)
Makes sense, wasn't thinking of the shorter draw - good bow to grow into.
A great looking bow. I am sure Cade will make a lot of memories with it.
That's a sweet looking bow! Looking forward to more pics and the success stories to follow. Go get um Cade :thumbsup:
very cool to see all the pics of the build process~
L.R.
Wow, that is a great looking bow, Congrats to Cade! The critters are going to be in trouble!
Guys the bow is finished, and has been shipped to Cade.
South has to download the finished pix from his camera, and I'll get them up.....we can't wait to see it!!!
:coffee:
QuoteOriginally posted by JMG:
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X2
David
Neither can we !
Now. . Cade has to break it in, does he still have a deer tag left ?
ChuckC
O.K. Curt, come on with them pics! Lol.......
Can't wait to see the finished product.
Congrats Cade I'm sure you will love it buddy.
Charlie
It's here!!!!
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So much to share, no time to do it!!
Long night, no sleep, killed a deer,moved a stand, slept 3 hrs, up to put bow together for Cade, shoot bow....PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!...Cade at baseball practice, I'm off to work all night again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More tomorrow :scared:
Just fill us in when you can brother... Can't wait to hear all about it!
Nice!!!
Oh the anticipation!
Lol!!! Sounds like your running on Redbull or coffee, maybe both!!! Bet he loves the bow. Congrats on the big doe! :clapper:
Don't kill yourself Curt! I know this time of year is what we live for, but get a little sleep before you put the pictures up.
Nice looking box! Can't wait to see the bow... ;)
:coffee: :archer2:
I don't want to steal Cade's thunder, but here are a few pics of his bow. I'll count on him to show you guys some field pics.
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/bivyhunter/Cadescloseup_zpsb9d94fa4.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/bivyhunter/media/Cadescloseup_zpsb9d94fa4.jpg.html)
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/bivyhunter/Cadesbow_zps291f5c7d.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/bivyhunter/media/Cadesbow_zps291f5c7d.jpg.html)
And just in case Cade got the urge to go hunt some goats with S2 over in Hawaii, I figured I'd show him what his bow would look like over there. :D
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/bivyhunter/CadeinHawaii_zpscad38ebf.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/bivyhunter/media/CadeinHawaii_zpscad38ebf.jpg.html)
As always.....fantastic !
Thanx for getting some pix up South!
I have to apolgize for not getting more pix up, but should be able to tomorrow!
If I could sum up this bow for Cade in one word....Perfect!!!
Very nice. Congratulations! I can't wait for mine to arrive.
I think the bar has been set for Cade to have his chance at some island goats.
Great job on a beauty of a bow.
Sic'em Cade!
God bless,Mudd
Here we go!!!
The box was loaded with goodies...
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As we checked the bow out piece by piece, we were both blown away by its beauty. The 3 pieces together...
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It was spitting rain, but that didn't stop us from heading out.
The Snakewood tips...
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The grip is perfect!
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The textured finish South puts on his bows appears for by about bulletproof, and as flat(no shine) as I've ever seen. Just awesome for hunting...
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Subdued beauty...
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The happiest kid on the planet! He asked me everyday when I thought his bow would be ready...everyday! South was always great with updates. When he started sending pix of the bow in progress, it was about all Cade could handle....honestly as pretty a bow as I've ever had my hands on.....
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Time to shoot it!!
We put a special EFA quiver that we won in the contest last year. It's a big, totum, 5 arrow, set-back wing with a Boa skin insert...been saving it for something special. On the bow it went. We took the same arrows he'd been shooting and hunting with and filled it up...
Cade's first shot ever out of his new bow!!!!
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How's that for a first shot from 12yds?!!
After a dozen shots or so he pushed it out toward me and said..."you try it daddy"...my only 2 shots out of it...
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The bow couldn't be any more "perfect" for Cade...
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I've shot some fine bows in my life....this is as good as it gets!
Fast, super smooth, elegant beauty...a pure shooter!!!
more later.....
I love the fact that as Cade becomes older, bigger, taller and stronger the bow will grow with him. Fantastic.
Congrats Cade..that is a amazing looking bow..now get out there and get your self another deer with it :)
Pretty nice....... :thumbsup:
Beautiful! Nice looking bow. Although this is not helping me resist ordering one!
Awesome looking bow. I'm sure Cade is thrilled.
WOW!!! :eek: There couldn't be a more deserving young man!!!
Thanx Ed! You know Cade is your biggest fan brother!
The new Stalker in the woods...
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So now Cade has had the bow for a week now and is shooting more consistent than ever.....he's said more than once now...."I'm telling you daddy, this bow is special"....I couldn't agree more!
The bow is a pure shooter!
Very nice!
Hurrah for Cade...
An elite bow.
Great memories!
Good Luck Cade
Beautiful bow, congratulations Cade... :thumbsup: