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Offline H Rhodes

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Latest white oak bow
« on: March 11, 2013, 10:17:24 am »
This is the 4th bow that I have built from this white oak tree.  It is 64" tip to tip, pulls 48lbs at 27".  It shoots pretty sweet.  Nothing fancy at all.  Pin nocks, toasted lightly with the heat gun, flipped the tips, sisal wrap handle, spray spar urethane finish - done.  Built in one day.  I wish I could get more into finishing work, but for some reason, it doesn't appeal to me.  I admire you guys that turn out these works of art on this site.  I ain't that guy.....  This little bow shoots flat and will get the job done.  I realized that I didn't have a pic of it unstrung.  It came in with about an inch of set, which I don't mind at all.  Here is a plain jane bow to follow Pat B's artistry.   :)
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Offline lesken2011

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Re: Latest white oak bow
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2013, 10:22:02 am »
Good job, Howard. I came through that way a couple weeks ago when I attended the shoot at Tannehill. Thought I might see you there. I would love to see some of your bows up close. Maybe even shoot one!! ;)
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Re: Latest white oak bow
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2013, 10:23:58 am »
Holler at me the next time you are near Livingston Kenny!  I hate I missed the Tannehill Shoot.  I am intending to make it to the classic this year.  Are you going?
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Latest white oak bow
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2013, 10:27:22 am »
Came out great! Excellent work. Jawge
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Offline H Rhodes

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Re: Latest white oak bow
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2013, 10:37:47 am »
Thanks Jawge!  Looking at the weather channel, I guess it was wrong of me to pose in a t shirt down here while y'all are white with snow. ;)
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Re: Latest white oak bow
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2013, 11:11:44 am »
Nice job,good looking bow. :)
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Offline half eye

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Re: Latest white oak bow
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2013, 11:16:09 am »
Ya got a real fine specimen there Mr. Rhodes. I dont see a darned thing wrong at all, including the spartan look, my kind of bow right there.
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Re: Latest white oak bow
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2013, 11:24:12 am »
Nice work Howard. I was peering at a bunch of telephone pole straight white oaks yesterday when the boys and I where out chasing bunnys. I need to cut a stick so I can try it later.
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Re: Latest white oak bow
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2013, 11:26:18 am »
I'll take function over beauty any day, Howard!!! Nice white oak bow.
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Re: Latest white oak bow
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2013, 11:29:16 am »
Great job on that bow. You should have seen my 4th bow, hahaha!
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Offline H Rhodes

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Re: Latest white oak bow
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2013, 12:49:18 pm »
Thanks so much fellows.  That was the fourth one from that one tree.  I have lost count on how many I have made in the last couple of years.  This bowmaking stuff is habit forming! :D
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Offline Rufledt

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Re: Latest white oak bow
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2013, 02:42:38 pm »
I agree with pat, i'll take function over decoration any day!   Remember, minimalism is an art form, too, and that bow is beautiful.
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Offline lesken2011

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« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2013, 04:28:13 pm »
I have every intention of going this year, Howard. I talked to Pappy the other day and they got hotels in that part of the country. Not sure if I can camp, but should make the shoot. I am looking forward to meeting everyone.
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Re: Latest white oak bow
« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2013, 04:36:43 pm »
another nice one Howard, glad somebody is as nuts about white oak as me, Bub
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Offline H Rhodes

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Re: Latest white oak bow
« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2013, 05:19:21 pm »
Thanks rufledt!  That's the way I like them.  just the basics. 

Good deal Kenny.  I will see you there.  I will only be there for Saturday and Sunday, but I am looking forward to seeing you there.

Bub, i am nuts about it.  More than half the time, when i get an urge to build one, I reach for some white oak. 
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