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Offline RyanY

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Re: "Warts and All"
« Reply #30 on: February 05, 2013, 10:55:30 pm »
Everyone needs one of this kind of stave in their stable of staves. If you let it, it will teach you a lot about wood, its characteristics and limitations, about wood bows and about yourself. Find the most difficult stave you can imagine and make a bow out of it. Don't worry about the draw weight or how pretty it looks or how long it takes you to make it into a bow but concentrate on what is important in a wood bow; perfect tiller, making both limbs bend evenly and together. Once you learn that, there is not a stave on earth that you won't be able to make a bow from.

Great words of wisdom. I might just have to start on a very intimidating hawthorn stave after reading this. Can't way to see the finished bow by the way!

Offline Keenan

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« Reply #31 on: February 06, 2013, 12:08:14 am »
wow Can't believe I missed this one Pat. Great looking bow and for a great guy as well. Can't wait to see her all done up.

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« Reply #32 on: February 14, 2013, 12:55:53 pm »
Well, here she is all finished up for Charlie except for a little more shooting. I think she came out pretty good. She shoots well but with a little hand shock. I think that is because one side of the bow is stiffer because of the "warts" along that side. She came out at 47#@26"(tillered to 28").
Here she is...










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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #33 on: February 14, 2013, 01:07:07 pm »
Turned out real nice Pat. Nice clean, simple work as usual. I love the bumps.
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« Reply #34 on: February 14, 2013, 01:08:22 pm »
That old girl cleaned up real nice Pat ....  amazing what a little makeup will do :)

Sweet shooter!!!
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« Reply #35 on: February 14, 2013, 01:11:04 pm »
Thanks guys. I'm pleased with how she turned out. I hope Charlie is.  ;)
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

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« Reply #36 on: February 14, 2013, 01:14:49 pm »
Oo that's warty loveliness.

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« Reply #37 on: February 14, 2013, 01:28:50 pm »
Pleased is a very big understatement Pat.  I am in shock...lol.  That is simple beautiful.  You work has always amazed me my friend and I learn from you every time I read or hear something you say.  This gift will be cherished for life, not only because of it beauty and character, but more so, because of who made it for me.  I thank you so very much, and I am truly blessed and honored my friend.

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« Reply #38 on: February 14, 2013, 01:59:44 pm »
I'll get a full draw pic up this afternoon or evening.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline osage outlaw

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« Reply #39 on: February 14, 2013, 02:44:18 pm »
Turned out great.  Good job on it Pat.  I'm sure Charlie will love it.
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« Reply #40 on: February 14, 2013, 02:53:22 pm »
I love it already....lol.  I will go out and get some of those surgical gloves to wear when shooting it!!!!

WART PROTECTION ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #41 on: February 14, 2013, 04:58:20 pm »
I really like that stitching pattern on the grip. Braced profile looks excellent. Thanks for sharing!
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« Reply #42 on: February 14, 2013, 05:21:09 pm »
I really like that stitching pattern on the grip. Branches profile looks excellent. Thanks for sharing!

yeah I may have to steal that stitch
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« Reply #43 on: February 14, 2013, 05:45:38 pm »
The stitch is pretty easy and starts with a baseball stitch then bring both threads back up under the first stitching . When you get to the top start back down criscrossing the threads and under the last stitch....if that makes sence.  ???

 Here in another braced and the full draw pic...


Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

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« Reply #44 on: February 14, 2013, 05:49:37 pm »
great bend pat
failure is an option, everyone fails, it's how you handle it that matters.
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