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Offline HoBow

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Re: Crepe Myrtle stave bow
« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2011, 01:03:26 pm »
Cool bow!  I have several crepe myrtle staves that are dry and it is amazing how light they are.
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Offline ken75

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Re: Crepe Myrtle stave bow
« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2011, 01:33:43 pm »
thanks for all the nice words . CM is hands down the best bow wood ive used and yall know ive done a few. im thrilled everytime i see the 26 staves i have left leanin up in the shop. this was my 3rd CM bow and my 99th shooter . thanks again
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Offline jonathan creason

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Re: Crepe Myrtle stave bow
« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2011, 02:54:56 pm »
Very nice as usual, Ken.  I need to get out and do some pruning around the office.
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Offline Gus

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Re: Crepe Myrtle stave bow
« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2011, 05:33:33 pm »
Have to put Crepe Myrtle on the "Collect" list.  :)
There are plenty growing around Houston.

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Offline ken75

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Re: Crepe Myrtle stave bow
« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2011, 01:22:27 am »
thanks again guys , Scott i havent seen a performance diffeence yet but i will watch for anything while i build the next few . i  have a couple more small diameter ones ready for shaping before i get into the big stuff. it does steam good so the next one might just be a recurve. bout ready to do a static again its been a while
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Re: Crepe Myrtle stave bow
« Reply #20 on: August 21, 2011, 01:25:44 am »
Patb missed your ? , its easy to work and very forgiving , if ya try one i think it will remind ya of a dense piece of osage
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