Author Topic: God Bless the simple beautys, and the simple man (Read 883 times)

Mike Mecredy · « **on:** February 21, 2015, 01:11:00 PM »

Every now and then I get to make one of these, just a bow, made from all American hardwood, plain and simple. But performs with any of them. If beauty contests focused on capabilities rather than superficiality, in my opinion, these would win every time. I'm blessed to get these jobs now and then.

62" elm limbs, elm riser, and brown fiberglass, 50#.

slowbowjoe · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2015, 01:15:00 PM »

I get that, Mike. Remember you saying the same about a bow you made a while back. There's great beauty in simplicity.

jsweka · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2015, 01:40:00 PM »

Classy!

Although I like to oggle the fancy exotics, footed risers, and contrasting overlays, there really is something about keeping things simple with tried and true domestic woods.

Stump Buster · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2015, 02:13:00 PM »

I Really like that.... Super Clean and screams USE ME!!!

Paul/KS · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2015, 02:17:00 PM »

I like the plain and simple bows too.

BUCKY · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2015, 02:50:00 PM »

My type of bow!

Thumper Dunker · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2015, 02:51:00 PM »

KyStickbow · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2015, 03:05:00 PM »

I like it!!

Sirius Black · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2015, 03:06:00 PM »

I also agree with your words. If it performs great in your hands, it's a beautiful bow!

Sockrsblur · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2015, 03:10:00 PM »

nice looking bow Mike

Krex1010 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2015, 07:13:00 PM »

That's a beaut. I'm beyond excited to see the bow I ordered!

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2015, 07:38:00 PM »

There's something to be said about simplicity. Charlie Daniels wrote a song about me called "Simple Man." :D

Lineman72 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2015, 08:14:00 PM »

Elegant

sheepdogreno · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2015, 08:18:00 PM »

Very nice! Simple but looks like a shooter!

Mudd · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2015, 08:35:00 PM »

Whitetail Addict · « **Reply #15 on:** February 21, 2015, 08:53:00 PM »

Gorgeous! You brought out the natural beauty in that piece of wood. Awesome bow, I'd be way more than happy with it.

Bob

PUDDLE JUMPER · « **Reply #16 on:** February 21, 2015, 10:09:00 PM »

This very much runs to my taste in bows. These low wrist 50's style risers have a Scandinavian look that is timeless. Really like the light color of the Elm. Very nice!

Mike Mecredy · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2015, 02:16:00 PM »

It's sad but elm, is overlooked when it comes to constructing bows. We hardly ever see it used in the risers, and it can be a challenge to get smooth. given the characteristics of the growth rings. But if you really take the time to look at it closely it has some really cool effects to it. Additionally for use in limbs it's hard to beat. It's light but durable, and fully recovers when flexed and released. And if you cut the lamination out of the right board it even looks good if you use clear fiberglass. The fastest shooting bows I've made all had elm limbs and I haven't had one break.

Bernie B. · « **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2015, 02:40:00 PM »

That's a beautiful bow! It looks likes it's ready to go hunting!

Bernie

Paul Cousineau · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2015, 06:24:00 AM »

That bow fits my style for sure.


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