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Offline lostarrow

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Kept it simple!
« on: September 15, 2012, 12:09:44 am »
No fuss hunting model.62-1/2" NTN. 50#@28". Hickory backed Red Oak.Slightly bendy handle .9" lightly flipped tips that straighten ever so much when asked to.Bone inlaid strike plate (left a little proud).Cordage wrapped handle Waterproofed with TBIII.Don't remember what stain ,but finished with Teak oil on top. It was kind of nice cranking this one out .Total time spent  , about six or seven hours. (I think). I'll have to get a pic of the back profile so you guys can tell me what you would call it. I guess it's sort of a softened down Molly.
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Offline coaster500

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2012, 12:15:36 am »
Simple can be a beautiful thing ....  Looking good !!
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Offline lostarrow

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2012, 12:30:02 am »
Well? What do we call it ? Not too extreme. Maybe.........a shy Molly. I don't know , but she does just what you ask for. No complaints on performance . ..........I'm going to stop now, this is starting to sound inappropriate. Thanks for looking. Dave.
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Offline autologus

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2012, 12:46:49 am »
I like it alot, it has great color and the strike plate looks good against that darker stain.
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2012, 12:47:11 am »
Nice, looks to be a shooter for sure. Really like that strike plate also.
Greg
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2012, 06:18:14 am »
Yup, nice, I like the subtle Mollishness (I just made that word up :-[ )
Del
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Offline lesken2011

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2012, 09:06:30 am »
Nice job on that RO, for sure. How thick was your hickory back? I really couldn't tell from the pics. Just curious about it possibly over-powering the red oak.
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Offline lostarrow

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2012, 10:16:12 am »
Hickory back is only 1/8" thick  when applied. Less ,once it is scraped and sanded.The belly is completely flat as well.It allready has a few hundred arrows through it with no  noticeable ill effects. Only time will tell, but I'm confident it will hold.
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Offline half eye

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2012, 10:20:59 am »
That bow will flat kill deer, by the bend  and pin knocks it's got to be hard shootin.
rich
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2012, 10:51:42 am »
Oh yeah.  Very nice.  Looks like a hard thumper.
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Offline lostarrow

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2012, 01:51:42 pm »
It sure seems to send them fast and hit the target with authority. Most importantly ,it shoots w here you look.I'm thinking of trying some of those beautifully sculpted bows that are attributed to the Great Lakes region around me.Hopefully I'll have some pics up soon for you Rich (Halfeye) ,as most of the searches for inspiration lead to your bows.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2012, 03:12:27 pm »
Congratulations! It is a beautiful bow. Tiller looks great. Jawge
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Offline WoodBenderDW

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2012, 09:27:16 pm »
Be careful what you call that bow because your wife might get jealous of you spending to much time with "Molly."  I know I'm a goof but seriously guys this is an awesome bow.  I got to shoot it myself and it shoots amazing.  Even I can hit the target with this bow.
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Offline spyder1958

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2012, 11:53:09 pm »
Looks great, you nailed this one for sure. Good luck making meat.
Thanks for sharing.
Graylan
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Offline soy

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Re: Kept it simple!
« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2012, 06:17:12 am »
I would call it..... pretty sweet go get something with it >:D
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