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Gordon
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Vine maple trade bow
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May 19, 2013, 07:05:52 pm »
Here are some pictures of the trade bow that I completed this weekend. It is 68” ntn and is made from vine maple. The tips are water buffalo horn shaped like arrow heads (John Strunk style). The handle wrap is mahogany dyed deer hide and the accents are rattlesnake skin trimmed with red serving thread. I used brown leather dye on the limbs and riser and finished it off with Tru-Oil. The bow pulls 55# at 30” and holds a surprisingly amount of reflex for that draw length. I hope my assigned victim likes it.
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Pat B
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Re: Vine maple trade bow
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May 19, 2013, 07:18:07 pm »
Thats a real beauty, Gordon. Anyone will be happy with this bow.
Don't bust a gut getting it to 30", Gordon. That would be a task for my 26" draw muscles.
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Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes! Pat Brennan Brevard, NC
Gordon
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May 19, 2013, 07:23:25 pm »
No worries Pat, I'm only drawing it to about 28" in the picture.
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Gordon
Badly Bent
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May 19, 2013, 07:33:46 pm »
Very nice Gordon. I always love seeing your creations and the graceful bends your bows have. This one looks like a really smooth pulling arrow launcher. I'd be happy to see that at my mailbox for sure.
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I ain't broke but I'm badly bent.
killir duck
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May 19, 2013, 07:35:45 pm »
nice! i love that handle, the tips look awesome too.
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bubby
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May 19, 2013, 07:43:07 pm »
beautiful
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ionicmuffin
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May 19, 2013, 07:43:37 pm »
stunning!
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rps3
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May 19, 2013, 07:48:43 pm »
WOW!
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Josh B
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May 19, 2013, 07:55:22 pm »
Oh my! Words can't do it justice! Josh
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blackhawk
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May 19, 2013, 08:14:34 pm »
Someone's gonna be one happy lucky dude
. Thanks for being a part of the trade this year Gordon
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Ifrit617
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May 19, 2013, 08:17:10 pm »
Wait did this bow come from heaven? No earthly man could create such a masterpiece!
Incredible bow Gordon! You are truly gifted.
Jon
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toomanyknots
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May 19, 2013, 08:38:37 pm »
Dang, that is one cool bow. The tips are wicked.
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Trapper Rob
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May 19, 2013, 08:44:08 pm »
Nice bow like the way you did the tips.
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arklowrebel
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May 19, 2013, 08:51:10 pm »
That is a real beauty. Great work!
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CORIUS
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May 19, 2013, 10:02:43 pm »
Thats one fine piece of bendy wood!
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