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Offline dwardo

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Re: Buckthorn Bombshell
« Reply #45 on: February 13, 2013, 07:46:35 am »
That is lovely nice work. Sometimes its not the best performer, doesn't have all the bells and whistles etc but you just fall in love. Like life.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #46 on: February 13, 2013, 08:13:36 am »
You got that right dwardo. This one latched right unto me from the start. Thanks again for all the kind words everybody, Its truley flattering to read.
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: Buckthorn Bombshell
« Reply #47 on: February 13, 2013, 09:25:00 am »
Very nice.  I like the simple shooters that rival their tricked out wicked step sisters.
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Offline MWirwicki

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« Reply #48 on: February 13, 2013, 09:28:27 am »
Drums:  All ya'll finishing up these Buckthorn bows is putting pressure on me to get started on mine.  Gotta get started, I suppose.   >:D
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Offline Roy

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Re: Buckthorn Bombshell
« Reply #49 on: February 13, 2013, 10:03:09 am »
I know I'm going on a Buckthorn tree hunt this spring:)
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #50 on: February 13, 2013, 10:17:00 am »
I forgot to mention. This particular piece had ZERO bounce back after heat forming. I let the clamps go and it didnt budge at all. Thats a first for me with any wood, tempered or not. It took maybe 1 1/2" set total? Pretty impressive at its length.
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Offline wapiti1997

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Re: Buckthorn Bombshell
« Reply #51 on: February 13, 2013, 10:26:29 am »
Awesome looking bow! 

We have 2 native buckthorns here, Carolina and lanceleaf, Rhamnus carolina and Rhamnus lanceolata, I've never seen the invasive Eurasian species Rhamnus cathartica, but it appears to be nearly as aggressive as the Asian bush honeysuckle here.

Has anyone made a bow from the native buckthorns?
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Offline Parnell

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Re: Buckthorn Bombshell
« Reply #52 on: February 13, 2013, 11:24:01 am »
Killin me with these buckthorn bows.  To think of how many staves I destroyed back in the day...

Cody, I gotta try me one in May!

Great job on the bow, Pearlie!
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #53 on: February 13, 2013, 01:45:06 pm »
You stay right away from my "guy" Parnell! You get your own buckthorn pal!
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Offline dbb

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Re: Buckthorn Bombshell
« Reply #54 on: February 13, 2013, 01:56:08 pm »
Gorgeous bow! im drooling all over the keybord as i write  :P :-[
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Offline bushboy

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Re: Buckthorn Bombshell
« Reply #55 on: February 13, 2013, 02:10:02 pm »
She's a beauty,all around primo!
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Offline k-hat

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Re: Buckthorn Bombshell
« Reply #56 on: February 13, 2013, 02:22:47 pm »
first class all the way, i love everything about it.  gonna hafta check around here and see if we have any in north Texas to add to my meager stash.  I love also that you did it all "freehand" if you will,  i think i'm ready to try doing that as well (after i finish these trade bows) :)
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #57 on: February 13, 2013, 02:38:31 pm »
Kevin if you PA mag you will find an article Ryan Gill wrote regarding free hand work, its interesting. Im not a huge fan of it on every build, I only do it when the stave demands it. This one was so bumpy, lumpy and knot ridden that layout lines would have been fruitless in my mind.
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Offline raghorns

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Re: Buckthorn Bombshell
« Reply #58 on: February 13, 2013, 02:41:28 pm »
Just beautiful...it's fun to see you guys making friendly jabs...it's obvious you share a deep love for bow building and an authentic appreciation for each other. Thanks

Lyle
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Offline Buckeye Guy

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Re: Buckthorn Bombshell
« Reply #59 on: February 13, 2013, 04:45:59 pm »
The Buckthorn man has not been on lately  ,,
I hope that means he is out cutting more !!
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