My New Mohawk has arrived!

Todd Brickel · February 27, 2013, 12:04:00 PM

So a few weeks back my hunting buddy Jim and I paid a visit to Vince at his shop in Conifer, CO. Vince is such a great guy and bowyer and after inspecting his new Sparrowhawk bow, I just felt the need to get one ordered.

We took the time to select the exact wood for the riser and limbs and got everything just the way I wanted it.

Vince sent me a couple pics the other night of his progress. It is exciting, so I thought I would share.

Here are the riser components all cut and laid out for glueing. The riser is Ziricote with zebra wood flare accented with a strip of white glass on either side of the flare.

Todd Brickel · February 27, 2013, 12:06:00 PM

Here is the riser all glued up.

Todd Brickel · February 27, 2013, 12:07:00 PM

And here is the riser, dry, and cut ready to have the limbs attached.

ddauler · February 27, 2013, 12:08:00 PM

Nice...Love my Sparrowhawk.

Todd Brickel · February 27, 2013, 12:09:00 PM

The bow is going to be a 1 piece Sparrowhawk, 62" long and 55#s at 28" draw. The limbs will be bamboo, which Vince and I hand selected from his supply. They are absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to see them with this riser combination.

P.S. I think I got these pictures edited to 640 wide, if not, please let me know.

duffer1565 · February 27, 2013, 12:20:00 PM

Gonna be pretty for sure !

DeerBacon · February 27, 2013, 01:16:00 PM

Cant wait to see it finished!

mark stella · February 27, 2013, 02:31:00 PM

Thats going to be a nice one.

Keefer · February 27, 2013, 03:05:00 PM

Now that's a good wood combination right there...The dark Ziricote against the lighter Zebra wood..I cann't wait to see this finished project cause I can tell it's going to be a beuty...

Todd Brickel · February 27, 2013, 03:46:00 PM

I can't wait either, but as I told Vince, I'm not in any hurry, and getting a few pics just makes it that much more exciting. As this develops I'll share the progress here with you all.

Todd Brickel · March 01, 2013, 01:43:00 PM

Vince is moving right along on my Mohawk, check out today's updated pictures.

Todd Brickel · March 01, 2013, 01:44:00 PM

Next two show off the bamboo limbs. These veneers have nice streaking in them which should look beautiful when complete.

Todd Brickel · March 01, 2013, 01:44:00 PM

Here's another view of the limbs.

solobowhunter · March 01, 2013, 09:23:00 PM

You lucky rascal! After months of research and shooting bows, I finally decided on a Mohawk and wouldn't you know it, Vince isn't taking any new orders right now. Hopefully, I can get one before next deer season. Ironically, I was thinking about a riser similar to yours. It looks great! I can't wait to see the finished product.

Moots · March 01, 2013, 11:00:00 PM

Enjoy. Vince is a fine guy.

Todd Brickel · March 11, 2013, 11:55:00 AM

Limbs are now attached and time to begin shaping the riser.

Todd Brickel · March 11, 2013, 11:56:00 AM

Riser now taking shape. Vince is doing a dished grip for me to match another bow handle I have and really like. LOOKING GOOD!

Todd Brickel · March 11, 2013, 11:57:00 AM

Limbs are cut to length and the tips are built. Closing in on the finish work now.

Todd Brickel · March 11, 2013, 11:58:00 AM

I hope this is all working ok. I change the size in photobucket to 480 wide by 360 tall, but they seem to post larger everytime I past the image link in Tradgang.

joe vt · March 11, 2013, 01:16:00 PM

Nice!!! I don't ever think I saw a riser of Zircote and Zebrawood. That is a great combination!