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Offline Bear

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Well here it is, my third bow.
« on: April 23, 2009, 10:21:14 pm »
64" NTN, 56# at 28". Deer hide backing. Bubinga tip overlays. This is my first sttempt at overlays. It is also my first attempt at really shaping a handle. This bow is a lot of firsts, really. I gained a lot of confidence and probably learned more from this one bow than I did in my first two combined. I had advise and bandsaw help from GregB and Pappy. Greg also lent a watchfull eye to my first heat reflexing job on this one. Thanks to everyone here for the tiller and crack advice.

This is the bow from the snap, crackle, pop thread. The crack has not opened up or spread after several days of shooting, I really hope I'm in the clear. You'll see that I left plenty of wood at the arrow pass. I studied a lot of bows after that crack formed, and have seen plenty that run thinner at the arrow pass then this one. I dont know what caused it, but reducing it by ten pounds and a goodly flood of thin superglue seems to have fixed it.

Here you go.



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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2009, 10:23:46 pm »
A couple more.

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Offline DustinDees

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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2009, 10:59:05 pm »
Man thats a good looking bow. Great job. What is the backing?

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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2009, 10:59:59 pm »
that's a great looking bow, glad you could save it...
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Offline Timo

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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2009, 11:02:21 pm »
If that is your 3rd bow, then I am really looking forward to seeing your 30th! Dang that is nice. Really good job.Nice pics also.

Not to take anything away from ya, but with tutors like you mentioned,it's hard to go astray.:)
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Offline sulphur

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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2009, 11:04:37 pm »
ya know what bear, that is a bow anyone would be proud of.  excellent tiller, nice handle shape, great backing and overlays.  Great job.  looks like a very capable weapon.  my third bow was no where near that good.  congratulations.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2009, 11:06:09 pm »
Very nice bow and especially for your 3rd. Like Timo said, with teachers like Greg and Pappy, you can't go wrong. 8)
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2009, 11:08:19 pm »
Wow that is fantastic especially for your 3rd bow. You definitely had some of the best tutors that a guy could ask for. but still that is a fine looking bow and shows your attention to detail. Congratulations
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Offline robbsbass

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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2009, 11:37:01 pm »
Really nice bow, well done. Excellent tiller.

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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2009, 11:39:08 pm »

WOW!!! That is a really nice bow, may it be the 3rd or the 33rd!
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Offline cowboy

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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2009, 12:07:37 am »
Wow, bear! That's a dandy! Good looking bend :).
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Offline Ryano

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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2009, 12:15:12 am »
Wow ! That's a beauty ! I'm glad you were able to save it !
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Offline Dauntless

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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2009, 12:26:04 am »
Thats a great bow, regardless of it being your third.  The overlays look good too.
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #13 on: April 24, 2009, 06:21:54 am »
Great job Bear,that turned out nice,tiller looks great and the finish work is exceptional.See
ya in a week. :) Might get to shoot it. :)
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Offline DanaM

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Re: Well here it is, my third bow.
« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2009, 07:18:01 am »
Looks good to me Bear, well done eh :)
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