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Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2014, 06:48:04 pm »
Gorgeous bow.
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Offline half eye

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2014, 06:53:13 pm »
That sir is a bow of the first order. Absolutely beautiful.
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Offline HighEagle

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2014, 06:58:07 pm »
Greg,  really nice bow, love its look the yellow stain and dark tips. One of my favorite color combinations. The Buckthorn looks like my kind of bow wood.  Ill have to do some research see if it grows here in the BC Okanagan. Is that what the back looks like just under the bark? Looks almost like you chased a ring. how the grain runs.  Again what a good job you did.  Chuck
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2014, 07:27:23 pm »
Wow  :o Greg nice bow, your bows are always easy on the eye's.
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Offline Zion

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #19 on: March 08, 2014, 08:30:31 pm »
Awesome work as usual, great bend and nice finish. That handle was a cool idea, simple but looks comfortable.
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Offline Will H

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #20 on: March 08, 2014, 08:52:47 pm »
I love your style Greg, that bow is just beautiful!
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Offline WhitefeatherFout

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #21 on: March 08, 2014, 09:27:41 pm »
That's a dandy looking bow.  I really like the looks and character of it.  I'm going to have to try that wood sometime. 
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #22 on: March 08, 2014, 09:56:19 pm »
Yet another Greg,  yet another.  Great job man.  I love it.
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #23 on: March 08, 2014, 10:29:09 pm »
That thing is an all out stunner.  That buckskin and birch bark handle looks comfy and classy.  Looks flat and fast!  8)
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Offline Dvshunter

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #24 on: March 08, 2014, 11:02:24 pm »
Man Greg they keep getting better bud. I. An definitely spot one of yours from a lineup now too. We'll done.
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #25 on: March 08, 2014, 11:39:18 pm »
 Greg,
           From the earth pigments to the flipped pin nocks...From profile to tiller...I think you done a wonderful job top to bottom. My hats off to you sir...
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Offline paulsemp

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #26 on: March 08, 2014, 11:49:32 pm »
I could pick that one out as yours all day long 8) Nice job Greg , look forward to seeing it!
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #27 on: March 09, 2014, 12:07:29 am »
Wow thanks for all the comments guys,I really appreciate the feedback and kind remarks. Your all too nice. :)

To Koan; I induced reflex into it prior to tillering with the flipped tips resting 1 7'8" above the handle at the back. It took about 1- 1/2" set and came in a little underweight so I piked it one inch at each end and heat treated it back into 1- 1/2" reflex then adjusted tiller and it ended up with the flipped tips about 1/2" above handle.

To Higheagle; Yes that is the natural back under the bark, sapwood with some very small bits of cambium left on. Sapwood thickness can vary on buckthorn and on this stave it was pretty thick and there is only a small amount of heartwood left on the belly side. I've chased rings on this wood before and left more heartwood than sap and it seems to help the bow hold more reflex although a mostly sapwood bow is fine. Really tough to chase rings on this stuff though. Hope your able to find some in your area Chuck.
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Offline Weylin

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #28 on: March 09, 2014, 12:12:43 am »
I like your style, my friend.  8)
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Offline Mohawk13

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Re: bumpy & bent buckthorn bow
« Reply #29 on: March 09, 2014, 03:08:38 am »
Interesting bow with much character..I Like it..
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