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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: KSshrewman on August 10, 2014, 12:28:00 PM
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Hey all,
Thought I would share with you my new toy. Got on the list for a Javaman Elkheart some time ago. For those of you that know Gregg...he's awesome to work with.
I wanted a dark brown bow and we found some great mango veneers. From there we had many discussions about riser, overlay, tips...and construction. Gregg is a patient man!
Here is the start...
Mango looks kinda plain but under glass...wow.
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/9bb4bc37f5c18c2f630d5e03ca7ebb7e.jpg)
Riser choice was Wenge.
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/9849c24efee62e807ef3d726f9769404.jpg)
New Ibeam take down construction
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/8a9e70e6d1d7a04a297339c4fa8e0be5.jpg)
More to come....
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I like where this is going!
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Looks good so far!!
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Getting close to finished....
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/426f9107295946366e73b4a97cdd23ed.jpg)
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Really like the wood combo
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Beautiful!! Love the I-beam construction technique. Love the wood choices, Wenge is one of my favorite woods. Yup Gregg is a pleasure. As I have said before, there are keeper bows and keeper bowyers...Gregg builds the former and IS the latter. Can't wait to see finished pics.
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I also love the wood choices. Looking forward to more pics
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Ok. Her e is the finished product. I have a few Shrew CH's and Helms in grey, tan, red, etc. But I told my bride that I really "needed" a dark brown model to complete the set.
Thrilled with the finished look,.....but even better is just as all Gregg's bows she is smooth and quiet as ever.
54" 47#@28"
Mango veneers, Wenge riser, kudu tips and overlay
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/20140810_093353.jpg)
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/20140810_093411.jpg)
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/20140810_093255.jpg)
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/20140810_093149.jpg)
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/20140810_093421.jpg)
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/20140810_093036.jpg)
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/20140810_092842.jpg)
Here she is with the St. Jude's quiver from Far West. Bid and won with this bow in mind.
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/20140810_093927.jpg)
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Nothing wrong with that...
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Gregg did an outstanding job.
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Looks sharp! :thumbsup:
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Man, that is just a work of art!
If I could shoot these well (which I've tried but can't), I'd have to order one after seeing these pics. Gregg builds a great bow!
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Stunning! I really like the chocolade look of the bow.
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Originally posted by Archie:
Man, that is just a work of art!
If I could shoot these well (which I've tried but can't), I'd have to order one after seeing these pics. Gregg builds a great bow!
The Elkheart is an amazing little bow. Archie I dunno if you shot a 1pc or 2pc, but from my experimentation the 2pc is absolutely key. That extra mass from the Bow-bolt and any phenolic in the riser, whether half, I-beam or solid when combined with the forward handle design just makes these bows perform like a bow 6-8" longer. I have gotten so use to my Elkheart now that when I shoot now I don't even realize its short anymore.
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Wow! Great combination all the way around.
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Very nice! Love the wood choices!
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Beautiful bow!
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Awesome bow...!!!
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Nice one. Shot one of your old bows today.
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Hey Mark,
Can't remember... Which bow?
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Wow... A really nice bow. I'm all new to Java man bows but I'm liking what I am discovering.
Do you have any full length pics of it strung?
Cheers,
ak.
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Al,
I'll get one tonight and post for you.
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It is 54"CH, 55@28", TD.
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Thanks for the pics, but you missed the important part... The take down system.... Can you show us that?
Thanks
ALex
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Nice bow...I see there's a small thumb rest. I love having a thumb rest, had Kempf put one on my longbow and of course Fedora is standard. Good luck with the bow.
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Here are the requested pics of:
- Take down system (bow bolt)I've had (5) bows from Gregg with this system and no issues.
- Full bow unstrung
- Full bow strung
Hope this helps.
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/20140811_104430.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/lmyers2/media/20140811_104430.jpg.html)
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/20140811_104922.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/lmyers2/media/20140811_104922.jpg.html)
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k640/lmyers2/2014-08-11%2011.33.35.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/lmyers2/media/2014-08-11%2011.33.35.jpg.html)
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Larry, what length are you drawing with that little beauty? Love the "I" Beam :thumbsup:
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Beautiful looking piece of work.
Good Shooting,
Craig
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FYI, Yellow Dog is responsible for trying I-Beam's on my bows. This is the 2nd, and both turned out well. The first is a one piece.
Larry was gracious enough, and agreed to have it on his bow. You get more wood showing with enough strength for the Bow Bolt.
Gregg
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Gregg,is it standard from now or is it a option?
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Exclusive option for Yellowdog and me! :p
I'm not a fan of phenolic so I was glad Gregg let me try it.
Drawing just shy of 28" Yella.
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Gorgeously lethal looking!
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Felix,
Optional construction but no real cost impact.
Gregg
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Are you going to put a bow quiver on it? If so, which one?
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Now if that shelf were just on the other side, I'd call it perfect.
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Dear Shrewman,
Thanks for taking the time to post the take down system. I would like to try the bolt system one day as it looks so much neater than the rest.
Beautiful bow by the way... I shall keep an eye out for Javaman bows in the classifieds.
Cheers
Alex
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beautiful
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Looks good......but does it hunt?
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in good time Huck...in good time....... :archer2:
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Thanks a bunch for the pics... From what I see and have read Greg sure knows what he is doing.
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Wow
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Heck of a bow. Greg sure can make a functional piece of art can't he? I love my elkheart, it's one of my favorites. Thanks for posting all the pics, makes me want another one!
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Classy!
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Very beautiful. The wood combination goes well together.
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Very nice!!