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Offline Mike_H

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Re: Hickory flatbow for my father
« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2012, 09:44:52 am »
I have a question for you Briar, what was the starting dimensions for the belly taper?  I'm working on one that is very similar, just a bit shorter at 64".  I'm just unsure on what to start it at.  I'm looking at a 50#@28".
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Offline briarjumper12

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Re: Hickory flatbow for my father
« Reply #16 on: November 07, 2012, 11:50:44 am »
Mike,
I roughed it out to 5/8 inch thick and went from there.
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Offline BowEd

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Re: Hickory flatbow for my father
« Reply #17 on: November 07, 2012, 11:57:32 am »
No criticism from me.Nice looooong draw on er too.Very nice bow tip to tip,and i've made a bunch of bows out of old hick.My second most fav wood so far that is.Your father's gonna smile in and out all over.
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Offline Gsulfridge

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Re: Hickory flatbow for my father
« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2012, 12:19:21 am »
I was fortunate enough to see this bow in person while getting some newbie instruction. All I can say is "wow!". The pics dont do it justice. Nice job, Briar. Hope to get back up that way soon.
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Hickory flatbow for my father
« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2012, 08:19:15 am »
Now that's a beauty,love all of it. He should love that one. :)
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Offline dwardo

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Re: Hickory flatbow for my father
« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2012, 11:25:38 am »
Great tiller.  8)
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Offline Dictionary

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Re: Hickory flatbow for my father
« Reply #21 on: November 13, 2012, 12:51:53 pm »
Agreed, no criticism necessary on that tiller. And the landscape is nice too. Looks like simple living out there.
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Offline briarjumper12

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Re: Hickory flatbow for my father
« Reply #22 on: November 13, 2012, 08:23:05 pm »
Thank you fellas.
The living is quite simple and I love it. I am fortunate enough to have electricity and running water >:D
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Offline Josh H

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Re: Hickory flatbow for my father
« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2012, 08:51:31 pm »
Awesome Bow, I love the handle!
 
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Offline H Rhodes

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Re: Hickory flatbow for my father
« Reply #24 on: November 13, 2012, 10:18:10 pm »
I want to shoot your Dad's bow!  Looking at that makes me want to go to the shop and start on a LONG bow for a change.  I bet it shoots sweet.  Tiller looks great and that sure is pretty country. 
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Re: Hickory flatbow for my father
« Reply #25 on: November 14, 2012, 02:40:52 am »
Those tips are awesome! ;)
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Offline briarjumper12

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Re: Hickory flatbow for my father
« Reply #26 on: November 14, 2012, 09:25:36 am »
Thanks again folks.
Soy, I felt the tips were to thick but I didn't want to grind off the little patch on walnut on top. Wound up being pretty happy with it after the finish was on.
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