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Offline snag

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Thanks for all the advice!
« on: May 11, 2011, 12:19:51 pm »


I just wanted to thank all you guys who tried to keep me on track while attempting this my second bow and first osage. It is 55#@28" and is a good shooting bow. Amazing. I guess I am suppose to shoot it in for awhile and then I'll put a Tru-oil finish on it. It means a lot to me be able to build my bow and have a hunting weight bow. So, thanks for putting up with my enthusiasm and rookie ways. You guys kept me on track for the most part. Sure learned what to NOT do next time. Oh, and there will be many more "next times". Thanks, David

I don't know who the old geezer is shooting my bow in the picture!
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Offline Parnell

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Re: Thanks for all the advice!
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2011, 01:05:18 pm »
Wow, that looks real good.  Are you going to wait to post more pictures, shoot it and finish it?
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2011, 01:11:25 pm »
Great job,looking forward to seeing more of you work. :) and that one all dolled up. :)
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Offline snag

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Re: Thanks for all the advice!
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2011, 01:14:14 pm »
I'll get this one finished up and post some pics of the tips, handle and shelf, limb profile,  etc. Just wanted to thank those who helped me and where the bow is at presently.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Thanks for all the advice!
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2011, 05:09:13 pm »
Very nice work. You did extremely well.  Jawge
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Offline cracker

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« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2011, 05:52:02 pm »
Looks really good to me. So are you gonna get the geezer to take some shots of you shooting the bow?
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Offline snag

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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2011, 06:34:03 pm »
That would require the use of a mirror Cracker. ::)
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Offline Timo

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Re: Thanks for all the advice!
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2011, 08:34:27 pm »
If your manicured yard reflects  the details  you will put into your bows, then I expect some nice ones in the future.

Grats on you first osage.

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« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2011, 08:52:59 pm »
Congratulations on a great looking Osage bow, you did good. I'm looking forward to the rest of the pictures. Oh, do you have time to come and work on my lawn? ;D
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Offline gstoneberg

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« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2011, 08:58:29 pm »
Yea, x2 on that lawn work.  Bow looks great too.  I keep getting an old geezer in my pics too. ???  When you figure out how to get a younger guy in the pics please let me know. ;D

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Offline snag

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Re: Thanks for all the advice!
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2011, 09:06:13 pm »
George, I can't figure out how to use this PhotoShop thingy or I'd fix that image!  ;D

Just mowed the lawn the day before while the rains held off.  Doesn't always look like this. haha
Believe me, I have more yard work than I want! It keeps getting in the way of my fun time.

When I get that woodshop put together in the next few weeks I will post some pictures of it.
Really looking forward to spending time in there with my grandson and his dad....building bows and arrows!
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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: Thanks for all the advice!
« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2011, 09:14:23 pm »
I'm afraid if we fix the pictures, the old guy will still show up in the mirrors.  :(

I could mow my lawn 3 times in a row and it still wouldn't look that nice...not that I've ever mowed any grass before its time. ;)

The shop was one of the first things we built after moving here.  I love it and as long as Mary doesn't go in there and see how cluttered it is everything is great.  After seeing your lawn I doubt you'll have that problem. ;D  You'll love a shop.

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« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2011, 09:36:16 pm »
Oh I can get pretty messy. I get into a project and the shavings are flying and dust accumulating. But after a couple of days I do have to clean up...kind of bugs me I have to admit.
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Offline Gaur

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« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2011, 10:22:30 pm »
Nice job Snag. Enjoy your bow.  I've seen your arrows and they look like your yard.  So you are now going to show us up in the bow department too  :P
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Offline snag

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« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2011, 10:38:07 pm »
I don't think so Gaur! There are so many excellent bowyers on this site. Just trying to learn from you guys. Thanks though. Love the takedown yew bow you are working on by the way.
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Is. 49:2 ....He made me a polished arrow and concealed me in His quiver.