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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #90 on: January 03, 2015, 11:40:04 pm »
Brilliant and ingenious build...Absolutely beautiful :o
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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #91 on: January 04, 2015, 01:12:06 am »
Simon. I'm am so glad someone brought this back to the front page as I missed it the first time around. I don't know what to say other than I am stunned. How you came up this idea is beyond me but Bravo my friend Bravo. The ERC is stunning isn't it. You have just set the bar waaaaay up there. Thanks for contributing. We all benefit greatly from seeing this type of work.  Danny
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Offline Academonicon

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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #92 on: March 10, 2015, 10:37:10 am »
Mr. Simson, no joke, this is the coolest looking bow I've ever seen.  You're inhuman.

Sincerely,

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Offline TolkienFan

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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #93 on: July 06, 2015, 07:46:19 am »
Thats the sickest bow I have ever seen! Seriously...wow...
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Offline make-n-break

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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #94 on: July 06, 2015, 09:44:30 am »
I missed this one the first time around too. Amazing. My favorite ever!
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Offline HighEagle

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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #95 on: July 06, 2015, 07:10:32 pm »
 I missed this post first go around to.. Fancy yes, stylish swanky.
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Offline joachimM

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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #96 on: July 07, 2015, 06:44:23 am »
Wow, that is one stunning bow...  Amazing design, real eye-candy.


As for the species: eastern red cedar, aka ERC, is Juniperus virginiana. Pretty common as an ornamental conifer in Europe (there are two in my parent's garden). 
A rather common species in N-Europe and Canada is Juniper communis, the common juniper, whose berries are still used to flavor gin. This species doesn't have red heartwood, so it seems you do have ERC.
All true Junipers (Juniperus species) seem to be excellent in compression and make good (backed) bows. Maybe your next Juniper could be a native one. 
 
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Offline gifford

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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #97 on: July 07, 2015, 10:13:05 am »
I missed it the first time around as well; Stunning design and flawless execution. Kudos and a tip of the old ball cap to your vision and ability with a very challenging species of wood.
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Offline sleek

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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #98 on: July 07, 2015, 12:55:09 pm »
I went searching for this bow not long ago and couldnt find it. Thanks for bringing it back to the top.
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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #99 on: July 07, 2015, 03:26:07 pm »
Who the hell brought this old post back again?  ;) ;) ;) ;)

Thanks again folks, of course I appriciate all your comments.

Quote from: joachimM on July 07, 2015, 06:44:23 am
Wow, that is one stunning bow...  Amazing design, real eye-candy.


As for the species: eastern red cedar, aka ERC, is Juniperus virginiana. Pretty common as an ornamental conifer in Europe (there are two in my parent's garden). 
A rather common species in N-Europe and Canada is Juniper communis, the common juniper, whose berries are still used to flavor gin. This species doesn't have red heartwood, so it seems you do have ERC.
All true Junipers (Juniperus species) seem to be excellent in compression and make good (backed) bows. Maybe your next Juniper could be a native one. 
 

Joachim where are you located?
Oh, and I've worked already with Juniperus, also currently one on the bench (selfbow).
Here are some:
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,34915.msg460154.html#msg460154
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,40521.0.html
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,40525.0.html
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,48466.0.html
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Offline joachimM

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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #100 on: July 07, 2015, 05:42:07 pm »
Yeah those are some funky bows you made with juniper, pushing the boundaries of what we (or at least I) thought was possible.
I'm in Belgium just 50 km east from Brussels.
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Offline Aries

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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #101 on: July 08, 2015, 08:24:56 am »
This is one of the most amazing bows I have seen. Incredible attention to detail. Great job sir.
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Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #102 on: July 09, 2015, 08:58:29 am »
That is one slick bow!!! Great job
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Offline smoke

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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #103 on: July 10, 2015, 09:16:42 am »
Best curves I've seen since Kate Upton! ;)
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Offline GB

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Re: Fancy boo backed ERC (No. 51)
« Reply #104 on: August 15, 2015, 01:34:27 pm »
I went back to this thread after reading the current thread on splicing levers.  My jaw dropped again.  Has to be the most beautiful, awe inspiring bow I've ever seen.
It's like hearing Mozart (or Jimi Hendrix) for the first time. :)
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