Dryad SoothSayer for Chris Surtees. . .final pics added

[wingnut]

Chris asked that we send pics as his SoothSayer is being built.  Can't think of a better way to show him.

Now it takes two weeks from the time a bow enters the build process til it's ready to ship.  We are almost a week into it at this point.  Steps already accomplished are building the parts, intitial glueup, trimming, handle fitting and glueup.  After cleanup and getting it to the right dimention, Here we are ready to shape the handle today.

Full length profile:

   

Handle section (Texas Ebony/Osage)

   

Full length back profile:

   

I'll try to take a few as the handle takes shape and we do the tiller and shootin process.  This bow will get finish early next week.

Mike

[wingnut]

Here's the grip and arrow pass roughed in:

 

The other side:

 

[wingnut]

Let's keep this up for Chris.  Must be on a mission in the desert.

Mike

[wihill]

I agree!  Keep it on top, I love watching bows evolve!

[LeeNY]

Great looking bow and thanks for the build along!

[drewsbow]

looking good :0)

[bentpole]

More ,more! Mike is the Soothsayer the same bow as the Oracle without glass?

[wingnut]

Yep it is very simular.  Better said is the Oracle is design after the SoothSayer only with glass.

Mike

[mmgrode]

I'll be following this one, Mike!  You sure do make beautiful bows.  Matt

[Larry Surtees]

Thank you for the update, and when Chris can get back on the site, he'll enjoy this one and want to see even more!!

[wingnut]

We'll keep posting progress until the bow is finished and on the way.

Mike

[Widowbender]

SWEEEEET!!!      

David

[Chris Surtees]

Mike,

The bow is looking great...

Hopefully I can put some pork on the ground with it.

I am really looking forward to shooting it.

Chris

[pseman]

Very cool!

[longstiks]

Mike,
  You and Jason sure do make a sweet looking bow, I think I'll have to get one of those  :D .Thanks for the build along and keep em coming.
Denny

[LEOPARD]

Great stuff Mike! Keep it coming!    

[wingnut]

Here are a couple of pics from this morning.  After working on the tiller a bit and getting the limbs moving we took this braced pic:

 

WE strted shooting it in at 20" and worked back one inch at a time to this shot at Chris' draw of 26"

 

Bow is currently at 58# @ 26 and will sand in to the target 55#.  We will add tip overlays today and get it sanded.  Final shooting will be this afternoon with 50 shots at 27" before finish is applied.  Should start shooting finish on Monday.

Mike

[TimZeigler]

Mike you do some beautiful work.  I WILL have one of those with the horn belly someday.  

Congrats Chris on a nice bow.  

Tim

[Chris Surtees]

Mike and Jason,

Can not wait to put some arrows through her!!!

What more could a guy ask for...coming home on leave to see my family, plus get in some quality hunting time with my Dad and son, and to top it all off a new bow to chase the local hogs around with.

JUST AWESOME

Thanks guys

[longstiks]

TTT   Um Mike it's Tuesday    and you said Monday.
Denny