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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: Hickory-Possible trade bow
« Reply #30 on: April 01, 2011, 10:44:42 pm »
Guess I won't use this for my trade bow but it has held up nicely so far,don't want to take a chance though :-\Thanks all for looking-Hammertime

Man do not go that route. You are shooting that bow. It is unique. I can say if you had my name, I would LOVE to get that weapon. It is unusual bows like this one that really makes the trade in my opinion.

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Bowmakers are a little bent, but knappers are just plain flaky.

Offline hammertime

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Re: Hickory-Possible trade bow
« Reply #31 on: April 01, 2011, 10:54:09 pm »
Thanks,Bevan I just love that scalloped,notched look others are making,had to try it myself-Hammertime

Offline Elktracker

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Re: Hickory-Possible trade bow
« Reply #32 on: April 01, 2011, 11:07:06 pm »
If I was the recipient I would be very happy with it  ;D

Josh
my friends think my shops a mess, my wife thinks I have too much bow wood, my neighbors think im redneck white trash and they may all be right on the money!!

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Offline PeteC

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Re: Hickory-Possible trade bow
« Reply #33 on: April 03, 2011, 12:40:34 am »
I missed this one. Really interesting,and gutsy design. I hope it'll hold together for you. Good job. God Bless
What you believe determines how you behave., Pete Clayton, Whitehouse ,Texas

Offline sailordad

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Re: Hickory-Possible trade bow
« Reply #34 on: April 03, 2011, 02:34:04 am »
dont get me wrong hammertime,
im not saying that you shouldnt use it for your trade bow
personally i think the limb design is cool like that

you asked why people thougt it may break
i posted what i thought the reasoning behind it would be
not saying it will fail,hell it may out last all of use
sorry if i upset you in any way,wasnt trying to  ;)
i always wanted a harley,untill it became the "thing to ride"
i ride because i love to,not to be part of the crowd

Offline tattoo dave

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Re: Hickory-Possible trade bow
« Reply #35 on: April 03, 2011, 10:27:20 am »
Nice work Hammer!! I'd be more than happy to get a bow like that!! You want my address now :D It sounds like it shooting great. Keep up the good work.
Rockford, MI

Offline DEllis

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Re: Hickory-Possible trade bow
« Reply #36 on: April 03, 2011, 09:33:58 pm »
Like I said, hickory should stand it better than most woods. If you have shot it a lot there is no reason to think it will not last. I just have not got the cahones to try it myself yet. ;D I"d be happy to get that as a trade bow too.
Darcy :)
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Offline hammertime

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Re: Hickory-Possible trade bow
« Reply #37 on: April 03, 2011, 10:11:22 pm »
Hey Sailor Dad and others..No problem not offended in the least I've only made a few dozen bows and nothing like this one,always happy to receive advice,thats how a guy learns and trail and error of course-I do like the bow and its shooting nice, got started on an elm paddle bow as well for the trade,just want the recipeant to be really satisfied-Thanks for all the comments everyone-Hammertime