Author Topic: Just finished my wife's new longbow (Read 1839 times)

Greg Szalewski · « **on:** January 04, 2009, 05:03:00 PM »

I have wanted to make a 3 piece longbow for 12 years now but never had the ambition to make another form and go through all of steps neccesary to make a new and unique bow. However this last summer my wife took up shooting and got hooked fast and hard. Within a couple weeks she was shooting not only daily, but multiple times. It was clear to me this was my chance to make a bow for her and of course make my dream bow next. She had been shooting a Bear Cub recurve so a recurve type grip would most likely feel most comfortable. I am partial to that type of grip myself as I have never been able to shoot a bow heal down. I started with Binghams plans for a 68" long bow, but wanted to shorten that up for both of us. I shortened the riser by 2" and shortened each limb by an inch as well making the bow 64". I purchased the limb and riser materials from Kenny McKenzie. He sells a 3 piece riser kit that I liked, all I had to do was glue it up. The riser and limbs are made of Zebrawood and Padauk. The bow she was shooting was 26#, however her 23" draw put it at 22#. The new bow came out at 25# for her draw which was what I was shooting for. Many thanks to Kenny for his personal and prompt service.

bjansen · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2009, 06:25:00 PM »

Great job Greg...this bow looks amazing!

CBH · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2009, 06:35:00 PM »

That's Bow-U-tiful!!

kennym · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2009, 06:38:00 PM »

STUNNING!! I love how you shaped the riser to make the most of the contrast and accents!!

DEATHMASTER · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2009, 07:11:00 PM »

That is a Beautiful bow. Looks like you have been doing it a LONG time.
I hope the wife gives you SOMETHING special for that one.
DEATHMASTER

Apex Predator · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2009, 07:17:00 PM »

Awesome job man! She is a really beautiful bow.

Greg Szalewski · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2009, 08:06:00 PM »

Thank you for all the kind words. This was a pleasure to build as my wife has given me something special a long time ago.
I just noticed I did not have a pic of the overlay on the back of the riser.

I have to tell you I am very much an ameteur at this and encourage anyone with an interest to give it a try. All the info in the world is available right here. You just can't get more enjoyment than seeing your bow in use.

Greg Szalewski · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2009, 08:47:00 PM »

TNstickn · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2009, 10:27:00 PM »

Great job!!!! Man thats nice!!

TimZeigler · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2009, 02:14:00 PM »

Very nice work Greg.

flint kemper · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2009, 08:49:00 PM »

Congrats that is very, very beautiful. The work done on here amazes me. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Flint

ChristopherO · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2009, 07:33:00 AM »

That is something the both of you can be proud of. Very custom looking with quality.

mastin03 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2009, 02:39:00 PM »

wow!!! really nice job on that one

digicon · « **Reply #13 on:** January 06, 2009, 06:47:00 PM »

That is NICE!

buckhuck · « **Reply #14 on:** January 06, 2009, 10:26:00 PM »

Nice bow!!!

SoNevada Archer · « **Reply #15 on:** January 07, 2009, 12:32:00 AM »

Very nice!!!

SteveD · « **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2009, 05:14:00 AM »

Beautiful work. Very nice bow

Aeronut · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2009, 05:14:00 PM »

Beautiful bow

Dennis

Leland · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2009, 07:43:00 PM »

Wow!
Leland

TradBowyer · « **Reply #19 on:** January 09, 2009, 07:59:00 AM »

very nice looking..keep up the good work

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