Finally found time to wrap this one up. The build along was getting lengthy, figured I would just start a new one. It finished at 50#. The finish is a base of beeswax and lemon oil. Then I wiped in and buffed out about 8 coats of Johnson's, more to come.

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What a beauty. Someday I'd love to make one like that. Just learning now.

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Last few, bow is canted to my right.

The wraps are a 1/4" wide band of royal blue nylon serving, thought it might add a touch of color, not sure Im in love with it, but they are there to stay. The leather is some I got from thee Mr. Jon Stewart. Its whitetail. The piece I chose was scarred and had various surface defects, PERFECT and looks even better after a waxing! It matches the theme of the bows back, worn and weathered. As far as a shooter? Pretty good, I guess :)

She came out really nice and I hope you make some meat with it.

Very nice...

That sure did come out nice!

That's one sharp looking bow. Thanks again for the build along. I certainly learned alot.

That's another nice one... :)

Very well done in my opinion. Great looking bow and I'm glad you found the time to get it finished. Lance

That's a beauty, PD! Nicely done. Jawge

That turned out great....wish I had a leftie just like it....Congrats

Simple understated beauty. I love them all Pearl Drums should self bows be treated from time to time and with what? Thanks>>-->Ken

Another OUTSTANDING bow Chris. The handle and tips are a great match with the Osage.

Very nice work Pearly.

That is one sweet looker I love osage! Like to learn how myself someday.

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your comments.

Ken, depending on what was used to seal the bow. Urethanes and the like need no future help. Oil finishes like TruOil, Formbys and the concoction I used on this bow like a few coats of wax rubbed in each year, or as often as a guy cares to. I like to add dozens of coats eventually. It gives a great patina after it builds up.

Beautiful Job PD thanks for all the insight!

Beautiful.

Very good looking bow!

Very nice like the look of your grip, looks like it would seat in your hand nicely.

Sharp looking bow. Very nicely done.

Very nice bow.

Well done Chris DBar

That's a beauty.........

CHRIS, THE TILLER IS OFF!!!!!!!!

Just kidding, what a super nice bow and thanks for the build a long, you cut the nocks for the string on the back of the bow, I thought that was a no no, you do have reinforced tips is that why you could do that. I like the looks, really different and very well thought out and of course the workmanship is second to none.

I envy your ability to bring such lovely things into the world.

God has blessed you Bro. I bet that is one smooth bow. Beautiful job. God bless, Steve

Simply amazing

wow!

Thank you all for the kind comments. It means a lot coming from my peers in the hobby.

Ron, I make all my string grooves the same way providing I use over lays, which I do on nearly every bow. If you are not adding overlays then yes, you cant file across the bows back, only the sides. The days of clicking and popping string grooves are long gone with a top groove only. No matter what way the limbs twist or move, the string is always in the grooves and comfy. This is especially handy when I build a static recurve.

Nice! Absolutely beautiful! That is the best looking self bow I've ever seen.

Very nice, and a little "snakey" too, excellent work. Like the handle and the reflex, tips are great also, you hit a home run w/ that one Pearl. Wyatt

Awsome work :-) JF

I like it Chris

I like it Chris

There you go, another question and my knowledge has been increased two fold. Thank you Chris, I will start doing that also.

Thank you for so graciously putting up with my questions.

That turned out sweet as heck. Can't say I'm surprised at all :^)

Beautiful Chris! Her twin sister will be in the woods with me this Fall:)

That's a beautiful bow Mr. Pearl, thanks for sharing it with us.

That's a sweet bow.

Outstanding PD. John

Beautiful bow Chris, very nice work. Pappy

Once again, thank you for all the comments guys.

That's a very nice looking bow.

That is a beautiful bow wow outstanding work. Love that grip and tips nothing prettier to me than aged osage!

Nice profiles Chris. Looks fast and smooth. Nice drum stick Bjrogg

That's a beauty!

Awesome work Chris!

That came out nice, good job!

Thanks Pearl, I believe it to be an oil finish. I will give it a couple coats of Tru-Oil then start waxing it. >>>----> Ken

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