Longbow build pictures

Hey guys,

I had started a sword re-grip build along on the construction forum and it's been fun to show off the what I'm working on.

So when Scott told me about this archery section, I figured I'd show off the bows I'm building/built.



Here is a longbow I built on commission. She wanted it 63" 35lbs @ 25" draw.




She wanted it bright red, so I did so with Keda analine dye. Here is a few of the arrows I made for her with the bow.

I make the arrows on a special jig I made using bearings and a router. The square stock is spun with a drill.

The handle is bird's-eye maple (some of the nicest I've ever found) with a strip of ebony.




Here is the front of the bow, with my logo. The logo was done with a cheap metallic sharpie (the only type that clear coat doesn't melt).



And the back. I did the filigree with a brush and acrylic paint. It was honestly one of the most difficult creative things I've done, because the acrylic paint doesn't cover very well at all.


Thanks for looking guys! I'll hopefully have pictures of the current project up soon.