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Offline JonW

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What got me started
« on: December 13, 2012, 02:28:32 pm »
When I first started making bows I was totally facinated with lever bows. This is just another one of those bows. It was what I thought to be a marginal piece of wood so I made it long and light. It had a lenghtwise crack running from one fade through the handle, and through the other fade and continuing three or so inches up the limb. Obviously "The King" of woods. :D 64" and 40# @ 28" draw. thanks for looking.

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Re: What got me started
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2012, 02:52:27 pm »
A 64" 40@28" Molly outta be like pulling feathers smooth...I think I like your flat unbraced pic the best...maybe its the bow or maybe its your smiling face :laugh:
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: What got me started
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2012, 03:37:58 pm »
You sure make some fine bows Jon.  Great job on that one.
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Offline BowEd

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Re: What got me started
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2012, 04:21:06 pm »
You bet Jon nice pancake flat unbraced profile says it all.Very nice job.Going up in the hills and down in the draws bringing up a log to make bow's is what got me started.Killin a deer or two.
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: What got me started
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2012, 08:37:20 pm »
Ahhh.  Very nice!
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: What got me started
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2012, 08:44:04 pm »
Yeah, that unbraced pic is sweet.  I also like the one on the ground.  Looks like the bow is glowing. 
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: What got me started
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2012, 09:01:57 pm »
Was just wondering yesterday when we might see a new one of your fine bows posted and here we got two for our money today. Another dandy there Jon and they are from my two favorite bow woods, osage & locust. Fine work my friend.
Greg
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Offline JonW

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Re: What got me started
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2012, 10:15:40 pm »
Again, thanks guys. I got another I'll post up tomorrow.
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Offline coaster500

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Re: What got me started
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2012, 01:50:28 am »
You turned that rough into a diamond...  Looks great!!!
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Offline Pappy

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Re: What got me started
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2012, 06:14:49 am »
Another nice one, very nice job. :)
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Offline MWirwicki

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Re: What got me started
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2012, 09:15:53 am »
Nice bow, JonW.  Short, sweet, simple, effective.
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Offline Sidewinder

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« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2012, 11:06:56 am »
Very nice indeed Jon. Keep em coming we like it.   Danny
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: What got me started
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2012, 02:37:25 pm »
Very nice work! Jawge
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Re: What got me started
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2012, 02:55:32 pm »
i like it!
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Offline JonW

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Re: What got me started
« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2012, 06:08:27 pm »
Thanks for the replies fellas.
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