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Offline JonW

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My version of a Scallop Bow
« on: April 26, 2013, 07:39:37 pm »
Like the title says. Black Locust. 54 inches long. 45# @ 26 inches. Feels good to be makin' bows again.

Offline bubby

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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2013, 07:48:32 pm »
sweet one ya got there
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Offline half eye

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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2013, 07:55:47 pm »
Damned Jon two of them little sweethearts.
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2013, 08:53:26 pm »
Looks nice

Offline raghorns

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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2013, 09:26:10 pm »
That's a dandy...I've just gotta!

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Offline Don

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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2013, 10:14:32 pm »
Looks good Jon.
I've grown real fond of these NA bows.

Offline ksnow

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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2013, 11:03:14 pm »
That's awesome, definitely an inspiration.

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Offline DuBois

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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2013, 11:04:29 pm »
Another great lookin little bow there. Nice work!

Offline Badly Bent

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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2013, 11:36:52 pm »
Thats another fine one Jon. I love the scallop bows, probably my favorite style. Glad your able to get your hands dirty again. :)
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Offline IsaacW

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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2013, 11:50:02 pm »
Sweet.  I have some locust in the rafters that I hope to get to this summer, and this is almost exactly what I was thinking of!!!  Great minds...
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Offline lostarrow

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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2013, 01:19:20 am »
Nice stuff, Jon! I love the character that those scallops give a bow!

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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2013, 01:22:46 am »
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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2013, 09:19:00 am »
Another good short bendy, Jon. Way to come back strong!! ;)
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Offline Ozzy

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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2013, 10:23:57 am »
Sweet I really like that one ;D
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Offline JonW

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Re: My version of a Scallop Bow
« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2013, 02:16:14 pm »
I appreciate the kind words guys. This was a fun build and I'll do more of these.