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Offline OldBow

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Josh wins April Self BOM
« on: May 05, 2010, 12:21:48 pm »
Congratulations to Josh Baty of Fultondale, Alabama
His Copperhead Snake Skin Decorated Osage Wins April Self Bow of the Month

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,18981.0.html
From Josh:Well, i am through taking my time with this one.  I spent more time on this one than I have any other bow so far... Osage with Copperhead skins, 65" NtN, 52# @ 28".   Started with around 1.5 inches of reflex and after shooting it in it sits dead flat.  10 coats of tru oil lightly sanded between each coat after the first 5, then one coat of satin Poly to cut the shine... This is the first bow I have ever used snakeskins on and I want to thank Gordon for the wonderful Hazelnut Buildalong which helped me a bunch with the skins. I think it turned out pretty good, I love the way it shoots and I think that is all that really matters anyway... It's just a bonus it turned out pretty.

From you folks:
"Lookin' good Josh. Nice work." -Ranger B
"beautiful! love the skins, love the tips, love the tiller, heck...  Ill just say i love the bow eh? " -Aries
"that is a work of art " -david w.
"Man, that looks real good Josh! Great job on your first skin job. Them's some big copperheads." -Okie
"josh you have turned into a real pro , thats a beautiful bow , finish work is awesome !! have fun shooting " -ken75

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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2010, 12:26:37 pm »
Yes Sir.....Dat be Da Bow I voted for...Man can I pick em....   ;D
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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2010, 12:27:21 pm »
Awesome Thanks Mike!   :)
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Offline NTD

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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2010, 01:01:07 pm »
Yep, I usually pick at least one winner but both my votes won this month.  Congrats Josh it's a fine bow!
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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2010, 01:04:16 pm »
Thanks Nate, I wasn't expecting to ever win BOM but I always hoped...  :)  This is really cool!   :)
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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2010, 01:05:55 pm »
Awesome Thanks Mike!   :)

Dude....I seen how talented you are this last weekend....I wish I was as talented at Your young age....make me envious.....  >:D
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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2010, 01:38:02 pm »
Congrats Josh :)
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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2010, 02:50:07 pm »
Wasn`t easy to win the contest among those other beauties!
Congrats from Uwe

Offline Parnell

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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2010, 03:07:48 pm »
Well deserved, congratulations!
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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2010, 03:10:05 pm »
Thanks Dana!   :)

thanks Uwe!   :)

thanks Parnell!   :)
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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2010, 03:22:49 pm »
Fantastic bow, congratulations
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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2010, 04:08:54 pm »
Congrats Josh.  This one definitely was a stand out.
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2010, 04:21:54 pm »
Congrats Josh!
Well deserved win!
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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2010, 06:11:30 pm »
Way to go - congrats on the gorgeous bow and win!
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Offline FlintWalker

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Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
« Reply #14 on: May 05, 2010, 07:22:39 pm »
That's what I thought ::)  ;D
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