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Offline Parnell

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Tradebow.
« on: June 30, 2011, 10:03:32 pm »
Well, my first one took a dump on me.  Lifted a splinter where the riser was, picture  below.  So I started over with the same wood combination but decided to go with a bending handle.  I've made several of these bows, but this is my best so far, I think.  It's a bit overweight for the trade, but I've already brought it down quite a bit and it's shooting SUPER.  It's 67" and easily 60#, hick/ipe with buffallo tips.  Time to finish it up and put it in the mail, no time to spare!
1’—>1’

Offline Matt S.

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2011, 10:10:40 pm »
Sad to see the first one splinter, but that bendy handle bow looks great. Love the Ipe/Hickory combo! Nicely done, and just in time too! ;D

Offline half eye

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2011, 11:03:41 pm »
now that sir, is a circle.....

Offline Elktracker

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2011, 11:18:16 pm »
Perfect! well done!
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!!

Josh Vance  Netarts OR. (Tillamook)

Offline Keenan

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2011, 11:24:39 pm »
Tiller is looking great! bet that is a sweet shooter. Well d9ne


Offline DEllis

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2011, 01:28:55 am »
Looks very nice. Love those simple d bows.
Darcy :)
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Offline Bowyer3

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2011, 06:36:08 pm »
Nice job - love that tiller.
Perry

Offline ErictheViking

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2011, 09:31:51 pm »
sweet full draw shot Parnell. I love that combo for a bow, looks like a winner.
"He that but looketh on a plate of ham and eggs to lust after it hath already committed breakfast with it in his heart"  C.S. Lewis

Offline Gordon

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2011, 10:35:20 pm »
Perfect tiller on that one - can't ask for better than that.
Gordon

Offline Arrowind

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2011, 02:26:51 pm »
I agree.  The tiller is excellent.  I like the wood combo too.  Looks cool.  Nice job.
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Offline Cameroo

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2011, 03:03:38 pm »
Looks great Parnell!  Great tiller, and nice looking wood combo.  Just think, if the first one didn't lift a splinter, this one would probably not exist :)

I want one of those  ;D

Offline Parnell

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2011, 12:29:47 am »
The bow was sent so keep an eye out!
Here are a few pictures of the finished bow.
1’—>1’

Offline Timo

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2011, 12:36:33 am »
Great bend on that one! ;)

Offline Parnell

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2011, 12:46:03 am »
Thanks Timo and everyone.  Timo, I gave your racquet handle wrap a go.  Turned out pretty good and it is a comfortable grip.  Everything gets better each time its done, right?!
I'll miss that one, but looking forward to it being received.
1’—>1’

Offline Elktracker

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Re: Tradebow.
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2011, 04:01:11 am »
That looks great your recipient will love it! I am starting tillering on my first BBI and was curious how much set your bow took?

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!!

Josh Vance  Netarts OR. (Tillamook)