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AKmud

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A few pics of my longbows....
« on: April 03, 2009, 02:37:26 am »
Pretty new at this bow building thing, but I have about 10-11 under my belt now (Only 3 have blown up so far  ::)).  Here are a few pics of my better ones -


These are a pair of hickory bows I call the "Brother bows".  One is 72" and 45# @ 28" (bottom), the other is 69" and 50# @ 28" (top).  Handles are inlaid with walnut and purple heart.  Self made string as well. 





This is one of my latest bows.  68" Ash drawing 55# @ 30".  Handle of walnut, purple heart and hickory.  Self made Flemish twist string and "Beaver balls" as well. 



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Offline DustinDees

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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2009, 03:44:51 am »
now thats a nice looking set. like the matching set style. tiller looks great to boot. keep em coming.

Dustin D
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Offline Cromm

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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2009, 03:55:49 am »
Welcome to PA.... Very nice work.....Hope you enjoy your stay here....
Thanks for your time.
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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2009, 06:10:38 am »
Welcome to PA ,them are some fine looking bows. :)
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Offline DanaM

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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2009, 07:57:26 am »
Thanks for sharing and welcome to PA :) Nice looking bows but my I'm not a fan of the big long handles
but thats just my personal feelings.
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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2009, 10:56:15 am »
good looking set there..
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Offline JustAim

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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2009, 11:46:52 am »
Very nice bows! You did a great job on them!
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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2009, 12:33:07 pm »
Welcome aboard. Nice bows-very clean lines.
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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2009, 12:42:48 pm »
Thanks for the encouragement guys!  I've been a compound shooter for about 20 years and just in the last couple of months have taken on the longbows.  I have to say it is an addicting hobby!!  Hopefully I'll be able to turn a few really good ones out over the years.  Thanks again!
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Offline bigcountry

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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2009, 01:03:06 pm »
Looks like you are well on your way.  Tiller looks great.  Love the handles too.
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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2009, 11:22:19 am »
 man those longbows are spectacular! i love that purpleheart inlay alot, and the ash is looking great too. great work man -jimmy
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Offline Timo

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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2009, 11:29:36 am »
Nice looking work!
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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2009, 12:29:20 pm »
Good looking bows, I would say twins.
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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2009, 01:40:14 pm »
Quote from: AKmud on April 03, 2009, 12:42:48 pm
Thanks for the encouragement guys!  I've been a compound shooter for about 20 years and just in the last couple of months have taken on the longbows.  I have to say it is an addicting hobby!!  Hopefully I'll be able to turn a few really good ones out over the years.  Thanks again!
Welcome to the dark side! I'm glad you've given up your training wheels. Nice bows.
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Re: A few pics of my longbows....
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2009, 01:46:43 pm »
Howdy. great bows nice handles ya made there.
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