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Offline Blacktail

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VM stick done
« on: November 21, 2009, 04:29:37 pm »
Here is a vine maple stick that I have had sitting around for years. And Yes I have many many years to catch up to guru Gordan.  :o I wanted it to have a more primitive look to it so this is what I did. The handle is corded dogbane and I have to thank Madcrow, Eddie, for the dogbane. The stain is walnut stain. The specs are 1 5/8 in the fade outs, bend through the handle, 5/8 at the tips. It is 44 lbs at 25 inches.  The string is made by my lovely wife. Hope you enjoy, John.












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Offline Keenan

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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2009, 05:06:33 pm »
 Very nice bow John. That walnut stain came out great. Congratulations.
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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2009, 07:35:15 pm »
Nice bow. Does Madcow twist up that Dogbane himself?
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Offline ricktrojanowski

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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2009, 08:28:12 pm »
That is a fine looking bow.  Job well done.  I can appreciate the effort of that handle.  I made one like that on my last bow.  It took me longer to do the wrap than the whole bow.  Again, very nice bow.
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Offline Blacktail

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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2009, 08:40:30 pm »
hey thanks guys..lombard,i did the cording myself..rick,i would agree with the cording..i did 4hrs each night for 3 days..john
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2009, 09:17:24 pm »
That sure is a nice bow! Jawge
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Offline billy

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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2009, 09:35:41 pm »
The vine maple bows I've seen were rocket launchers.  Just getting a piece that straight is a hell of an accomplishment.  Great job dude!
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Offline Traxx

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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2009, 09:57:37 pm »
The tiller in thatn looks just right John.Ya did good.
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Offline Blacktail

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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2009, 10:45:40 pm »
thanks traxx,george..billy,you are right....i really have to look the wood over before cutting....i love vm...john
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Offline woodstick

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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2009, 10:51:43 pm »
nice looking bow i bet i shoots as good as it looks
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Offline juniper junkie

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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2009, 11:50:36 pm »
great bow John! looks real primitive.
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Offline Gordon

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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2009, 01:29:21 am »
You did that stick up proud John - she's beautiful!
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Offline gmc

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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2009, 06:07:29 am »
Very nice bow!
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Offline adb

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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2009, 09:26:01 am »
Very nice tiller. Good job.
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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: VM stick done
« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2009, 10:43:53 am »
Good job, John-that's a fine looking weapon.
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