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Title: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: jcar315 on January 30, 2014, 07:37:00 PM
Ordered a longbow from Leon Stewart and the call came not too long ago that it was ready for pick up. Scheduled a day off work and rode up with my great friends Mike and Sue Shaw.

Leon's workshop.....don't let the size fool you.
 (http://i.imgur.com/I2FcGIX.jpg)

A well organized shop for sure. Super cool to see other's bows in various stages of completion. Some REALLY nice ones!

Hung around with Leon for a while talking about all sorts of things. Really a fun time on a Monday morning. Followed Leon into his house and he handed me my bow. It never ceases to amaze me the craftsmanship that he puts into every one of his bows and this one was no exception.

Happy new owner along with it's master builder.
 (http://i.imgur.com/P7OBTad.jpg)

Few pics of the bow:
 (http://i.imgur.com/rsQ1TJp.jpg)

 (http://i.imgur.com/VWIjcq6.jpg)

 (http://i.imgur.com/0JHojNO.jpg)

 (http://i.imgur.com/PRqdBEp.jpg)

 (http://i.imgur.com/2NlMV4j.jpg)

Having had the good fortune to deal with Leon a few times I can say each one of our interactions has been outstanding.....and a fellow lefty to boot! One of the best people that I've crossed paths with and as a TG Sponsor it's hard to go wrong.

 http://www.stewartsarchery.com

Thanks Leon!!
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on January 30, 2014, 07:47:00 PM
Beauty! Mine should be ready by April or May. Is that an LS?
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on January 30, 2014, 07:51:00 PM
You probably saw my bow as one of the bows in various stages of completion!   :pray:
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: Phrogdrvr on January 30, 2014, 07:57:00 PM
Nice one John.  Did you see my bow in the shop there?  Can't wait!

Tom
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on January 30, 2014, 08:29:00 PM
Leon is a class act and builds one of the best bows out there.  Congrats on a nice one!
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: A.S. on January 30, 2014, 08:48:00 PM
nice John!
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: GRAYBEARD on January 30, 2014, 09:02:00 PM
Congrats, John! How do you shoot a backwards bow? Enjoy!!!
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: rraming on January 30, 2014, 09:19:00 PM
Things built backwards!

Congrats!
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: tzolk on January 30, 2014, 09:23:00 PM
Beautiful!!! Love the grip!
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: njloco on January 30, 2014, 09:54:00 PM
Beautiful, to say the least, he is a craftsman and gentleman.

Best of luck with it.
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: MikeNova on January 30, 2014, 11:42:00 PM
Nice bow to bad he put the shelf on the wrong side.
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: MikeNova on January 30, 2014, 11:43:00 PM
Nice bow to bad he put the shelf on the wrong side.
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: Hopewell Tom on January 31, 2014, 05:59:00 AM
That bow is a bit mesmerizing to me. What a beautiful strung profile. I love that grip and the shelf is (unlike some say) definitely on the RIGHT side.
How about the model, specs and woods? Love the limb veneers.
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: champ38 on January 31, 2014, 07:05:00 AM
The grip on his bows is superb. Wish I still had my Super Slammer. Beautiful bow there OP
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: Easykeeper on January 31, 2014, 08:27:00 AM
Very  nice...   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: bentpole on January 31, 2014, 04:42:00 PM
Nice Bow! I met Leon at  The Whittingham Spring Shoot a few times here in Jersey.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: SteveInNJ on January 31, 2014, 06:14:00 PM
Beautiful bow. Congrats!
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: reddogge on January 31, 2014, 06:58:00 PM
Very nice. Isn't your Ultra Delight going to get jealous?
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: Masham Man on January 31, 2014, 11:37:00 PM
My favorite longbows. His grip is perfect!!!
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: nineworlds9 on February 01, 2014, 07:38:00 PM
Leon is THE man.  My favorite bowyer other than Jim Neaves.  Always a pleasure to deal with.  My 2nd Stewart should be ready soon and he just finished my brothers.
Title: Re: Trip To Leon Stewart's
Post by: Ron Vought on February 03, 2014, 09:52:00 AM
Very nice bow. Looks like a reflex/deflex. Great shooting bows. I talked to Leon today and my flared riser bow with limb inlays is in the next batch of bows to be built. Now the wait....

Ron