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Offline RBLusthaus

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My trade bow
« on: June 27, 2013, 01:07:20 am »
In one of my last pieces of the "Halloween Hurricane" black locust tree that fell across my yard in 2011, I whittled this 61 inch, raw hide backed bow.  It came in at 44# at 28 inches.  The hide is dyed with feibings leather dye, tied off with hemp wrappings, and covered with 10 or so coats of Tru oil.  A neatsfoot oiled leather handle and velcro arrow pass finish the look.  Although I had finished this bow a couple of weeks ago, I kept delaying getting to PO, as I really enjoyed shooting her in, and shooting her in, and . . .  I hope Mr. XXXXXXX enjoys her.  Should get her out in the mail this weekend . . .

       
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Offline juniper junkie

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Re: My trade bow
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2013, 01:14:35 am »
looks really nice, what color is the dye?
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Offline JonW

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Re: My trade bow
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2013, 02:08:07 am »
Good lookin' bow Russ!
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Offline H Rhodes

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« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2013, 04:01:33 am »
Man, that is fine!  Somebody is gonna be proud to own that one.  Great work.
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Offline Joec123able

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« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2013, 04:05:27 am »
Nice job very good looking bow
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Offline raghorns

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« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2013, 08:15:12 am »
Very nice...I love the nocks...she looks smooth and fast.

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« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2013, 08:39:35 am »
Looks great,someone should be very happy with that. :)
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Offline johnfolchetti

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« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2013, 08:52:37 am »
That is a dandy Russ. Should make Mr. XXXXX very happy.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2013, 09:02:00 am »
Great work Russ! Love it.
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Offline lesken2011

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« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2013, 09:19:28 am »
Nice job, RB. Anyone would be glad to have that one!!
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Offline RBLusthaus

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Re: My trade bow
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2013, 04:37:45 pm »
Hey guys, thanks for the kind words. 

JJ - - the dye is Fiebings Dark Brown leather dye, and it really make the raw hide look like, well, um, leather. 

Russ
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Offline Gaur

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« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2013, 09:13:10 pm »
great looking bow.  I like the deep red and love the tips on it too.
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Offline Badly Bent

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« Reply #12 on: June 27, 2013, 11:03:34 pm »
That bow looks great all around. If I'm Mr. xxxxxxx I'll be real happy when that shows up on my front steps. You make a mean locust bow Russ.  ;D
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Offline Weylin

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Re: My trade bow
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2013, 12:40:00 am »
Sweet looking bow! I like the curves. I'd sure be happy to get that at my door!
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Offline danny f

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« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2013, 03:57:48 am »
great bow, it looks nice, well done
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