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Offline gmc

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Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage- Few more Pics (Not for BOM)
« on: December 22, 2011, 04:28:46 pm »
Here's a few pictures of my latest bow. I started this one before Thanksgiving so I am just now putting the finishing touches on it.

Sorry, no full draw just yet but soon as I can GET somebody to hold a camera I will post some more.

The bow is 60 inches ntn, pulls 60lbs. at 28.




















« Last Edit: December 24, 2011, 05:10:09 pm by gmc »
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2011, 04:35:13 pm »
Very cool bow
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Offline Dvshunter

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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2011, 04:39:11 pm »
Beautiful bow. Cant wait for the full draw.
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Offline Slackbunny

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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2011, 04:40:00 pm »
Man, I really love the look of snakeskin on a bow. Great job.

Offline gstoneberg

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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2011, 05:02:39 pm »
Very nice finish work. Love those skins. Good job.

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Offline Will H

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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2011, 05:30:15 pm »
Man that is nice! I just finished one myself with copperheads ;) I love your attention to detail on the finish work :) great bow!
~Will
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Offline Matt S.

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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2011, 05:37:31 pm »
I know exactly what it will look like at full draw just from looking at that braced photo, but that doesn't leave you off the hook! Still can't wait to see the bow drawn  ;)

What are the tip overlays from?

Offline gmc

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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2011, 09:19:32 pm »
Thanks guys. The weather should clear up enough to get more pictures tomorrow.

Matt, those overlays are black horn. I bought a few pieces for knife handles 20 years ago. I was able to keep up them somehow through the years. I have like one little chunk left.   :'(
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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2011, 09:21:11 pm »
SWEET!Great lookin bow-Hammertime

Offline hedgeapple

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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2011, 09:22:48 pm »
A great looking bow there Greg.  You can take picture with it at full draw, Tuesday. :)
Dave   Richmond, KY
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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2011, 09:39:23 pm »
Thanks Hammertime.

Dave, thanks. Yes, forgot all about having a professional photographer onsite Tuesday.  8)
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Offline Ifrit617

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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2011, 09:53:48 pm »
Great looking bow Gmc... Really like those skins. Does it bend at all in the handle?

Offline Keenan

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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2011, 10:03:51 pm »
Love it. The skins look fantastic. and very nice detail work, Well done. someone will be pleased. ;)

Offline ErictheViking

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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2011, 10:11:32 pm »
A beautiful bow with great finish work. excellent work
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Offline gmc

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Re: Christmas Bow- 60'' Osage (Not for BOM)
« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2011, 10:34:23 pm »
Great looking bow Gmc... Really like those skins. Does it bend at all in the handle?

Thanks for the compliment. Yes, but it takes awhile. The bow is a little under and 1-inch wide in the handle with 3/4's thick behind.  I used about a 1/4 inch worth of leather to build up the area behind the handle. The bow looks a lot bigger in the pictures than it really is.

Thanks, Keenan. The recipient of this bow is already pleased. :)

Thanks Eric!
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