My 2015 St Jude's Javaman bow story (finished bow pics on page 4)

[rolltidehunter]

[mangonboat]

Dave, this is why Trag Gang is special and the St. jude Auction is special. I have a feeling that the bow Gregg is making will also be special, indeed, and I have a strong hunch that If I can hang in here long enough, I will see photos in about 8 years of a good-looking young man with a spectacular Javaman bow in his hands standing over his first deer and there'll be a  proud Dad with a goofy grin standing next to him. Happy Father's Day!

[KSCATTRAPR]

Great story and wonderful donation to a great cause. Can't wait to see what Gregg creates with this theme in mind.

[dnurk]

Thanks for the kind words and thoughts folks.   I get a little misty reading your comments.  

So here are the preview pics coming out of Fenton, MI!!!

 

Figured maple stained grey will be the base riser wood along with a phenolic I beam.    The limb veneers are nutmeg brown stained tamo ash.  I think he got the campfire feel perfect!

[Anointed Archer]

EXCELLENT!

[dnurk]

And all 4 limb veneers.  These look even more amazing in natural outdoor lighting.

 

[Danny Rowan]

I cannot hardly see my keyboard for the tears right now. Thank you for the story of your son and thank you for the support to this wonderful cause.

[Jwilliam]

Talk about an amazing story !!! Can't wait to see the finished bow. Congrats to all involved.


Bill

[mangonboat]

Looking at those veneers makes it very clear that a certain bowyer has taken this as a special challenge to produce a true masterpiece. I cant wait to see it come together.

[warden415]

Wow! Thanks for sharing..

[dnurk]

Another pic from Gregg. Riser coming into rough form.  He has the extra stained piece of grey maple just for color reference.

 

[sleepyhollow]

nailed it-charred wood and flames !!

[Matty]

Man that just looks so cool 3d as if you can almost touch it.

[Kyle Lancaster]

This is a great story.

[Izzy]

I figured that he'd use some orange cocobolo but those veneers far surpassed what I pictured. Cant wait to see a bow full of such MOJO! I totally agree with the power of a fire strengthening family bonds. I wrap up most nights with a fire on the patio and it never fails to bring me some company out back.

  You've got a heckuva cool story.

[nineworlds9]

Saw the preview pics, GREGG IS GONNA NAIL THAT ONE!!

[slowbowjoe]

Tears fall like rain. Brings home a real understanding of what St. Jude's is about.
It will be remembered.

And aside; I have had the good fortune to deal with Greg, and had one of his Falcon's. None better, in my experience.
Talk about mojo in a bow - out of the park.

[dnurk]

UPDATE!!   Gregg just sent me these pictures.  They were taken from his iPhone and he still has some work left to do (a few more gloss coats and then a matte coat) and he will likely ship next week.  I'll be sure to post some high resolution photos once I get the bow in my hands.

 

 

 

 

[sleepyhollow]

Oh man she is something !!, absolutely gorgeous

[EWill]

WOW!, WOW!, WOW!