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Offline Blacktail

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twisted VM
« on: December 06, 2009, 07:18:25 pm »
I had a piece of VM out in the garage that was twisted but I am not the type of person to throw a piece of wood out just because it is not the perfect piece. So I tried my hand at getting a bow out of it. I relieved some of the twist with Gordons help but some of it is still in the limb and couldnt get it out so I just went with it. It draws  34 lbs at 25 inches. The handle is made out of black corded hemp. The bow is natural color and walnut stain seperated by black thread. Enjoy!







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Offline Okie

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Re: twisted VM
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2009, 07:48:47 pm »
Man, glad you saved that piece, it looks nice. Way to go.
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Offline woodstick

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Re: twisted VM
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2009, 08:09:22 pm »
made a fine looking bow should be fun to shoot.
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Offline Gordon

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Re: twisted VM
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2009, 08:15:47 pm »
Good looking bow John. A little twist doesn't hurt a thing.
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Offline OldBow

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Re: twisted VM
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2009, 08:41:56 pm »
Very nice job. I've got a hawthorne Holmgaard with a little twist. Shoots great, any way. Got your new bow bookmarked for Dec Self BOM, too ;)
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Offline Blacktail

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Re: twisted VM
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2009, 09:45:53 pm »
THANKS SO MUCH...i got a good learning lesson on this..with the twist....at some time while tillering..i thought i was going nuts...but,i had fun...i am sure having fun with vine maple and i want to get to my goal...that is getting a 50 pounder for elk hunting..thanks john
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Offline ricktrojanowski

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Re: twisted VM
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2009, 10:10:16 pm »
Another fine bow.  You are cranking out some really nice work. 
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: twisted VM
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2009, 11:17:44 pm »
Looks great! Well done. Jawge
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Offline Pat B

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Re: twisted VM
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2009, 11:51:53 pm »
Cool looking bow and the tiller is spot on!  8)
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Offline ken75

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Re: twisted VM
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2009, 12:08:41 am »
awesome bow ,different than the norm !! i like it
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Offline Keenan

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Re: twisted VM
« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2009, 02:01:49 am »
John that came out sweet. You nailed the tiller and your walnut stain looks awesome. Congratulations on another fine bow.
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Re: twisted VM
« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2009, 07:39:19 am »
Great looking bow,very well done. :)
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Offline Blacktail

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Re: twisted VM
« Reply #12 on: December 07, 2009, 10:10:09 am »
thanks so much...now,i have to start on anther one..i am thinking i am getting pretty addicted to vm...john
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Offline Barrage

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Re: twisted VM
« Reply #13 on: December 07, 2009, 02:23:42 pm »
Another nice one there...  You're getting those figured out!
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