Author Topic: My first glass bow (Read 587 times)

Ranger44 · « **on:** May 28, 2014, 10:12:00 PM »

This was my first and without the help from members here I would have never been able to do it. It's black glass with a purpleheart riser with a yellowheart I-beam. The tips are yellowheart and purpleheart. The overlay is the same with some white phenolic added.

The color scheme comes from being a fan of the Minnesota Vikings. This was basically a test bow before I made a bow for the Trad Gang bow swap so I thought I might as well try something a little fun. I learned a lot and found I have more to learn but, it was fun.

Ice Mike · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2014, 10:18:00 PM »

That looks great Ranger!! I'm working on my first glass bow as well. If it comes out half as good as yours I'll be happy!!

What the specs on that bad boy?

Ranger44 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 28, 2014, 10:37:00 PM »

Thanks Mike. It's 62" ntn 44# @ 28"

Trux Turning · « **Reply #3 on:** May 28, 2014, 11:01:00 PM »

That came out nice! The first bow I built had a Purple Heart riser... Go Vikings

delongbows · « **Reply #4 on:** May 28, 2014, 11:05:00 PM »

Excellent job...I love the purpleheart!!!

Ranger44 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 28, 2014, 11:07:00 PM »

Thanks guys! I really like the looks of purpleheart too! I can't get my phone to get the colors quite right either in sun or shade. The purpleheart looks even better in person.

beachbowhunter · « **Reply #6 on:** May 29, 2014, 12:39:00 AM »

Great job. I bet you are thinking about the next one already. Just a guess

cunruhshoot · « **Reply #7 on:** May 29, 2014, 01:03:00 AM »

Good looking bow! The work of YOUR hands - can't beat that.

rockkiller · « **Reply #8 on:** May 29, 2014, 07:19:00 AM »

Looks good

,and like beachbowhunter said bet you are thinking about the next one.Maybe green and gold colors.

Ranger44 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 29, 2014, 08:56:00 AM »

I'll admit it's hard not to think of building more. I'm sure I will in time but there are too many things I need to do here around home. What I'm really looking forward to is no deadline and relaxing a little more while building.

As for the "green and gold" comment! They were my high school colors but I won't say what I'm really thinking. HaHa

rockkiller · « **Reply #10 on:** May 29, 2014, 09:06:00 AM »

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #11 on:** May 29, 2014, 09:31:00 AM »

Very nice..

choochoou · « **Reply #12 on:** May 29, 2014, 10:41:00 AM »

Nice Job especially for your first. Joe

rmorris · « **Reply #13 on:** May 29, 2014, 11:07:00 AM »

Very nice! I see ya making a lot more of them.

Crittergetter · « **Reply #14 on:** May 29, 2014, 12:12:00 PM »

Very nice! Turned out great!

mwosborn · « **Reply #15 on:** May 29, 2014, 05:03:00 PM »

Very nice - I like it!

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #16 on:** May 29, 2014, 05:26:00 PM »

I guess it's Ok..

Sam Harper · « **Reply #17 on:** May 29, 2014, 06:39:00 PM »

That looks really good. Congrats!

carpin'mark · « **Reply #18 on:** May 29, 2014, 07:21:00 PM »

Nice job! Nothing quite like that "I made this" feeling when you hold it in your hand.

Ranger44 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 29, 2014, 08:13:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
Very nice..

Wow! I got a "very nice" from Roy! Who'd a thunk it!

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