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Offline mhof86

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One more under my belt
« on: November 04, 2014, 08:52:22 am »
Took advantage of a day off and finished this all up except for the finish (open to suggestions). It is red oak (board bow) and came in at 32# at 29". No full draw picture because I am currently at home by myself but as soon as I am able I will get one up. It is cloth backed and the handle is leather wrapped with artificial sinew on either side and on the nocks. Overall I was happy with this one, some things  I want to work on is just the fit and finish. I am also not sure what I want to put on the belly to weather proof a bit.

Had a lot of fun with this one and I am pretty happy with how it turned out.
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Offline Knoll

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Re: One more under my belt
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2014, 09:06:19 am »
Congrats on gittin' it done!  Color contrasts look good!
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Offline Drewster

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Re: One more under my belt
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2014, 09:24:49 am »
Yeah, I like the contrasts too.  I recently finished a bow with paraffin per the Dean Torgue method from his book "Hunting the Osage Bow".  Pretty easy and good moisture protection.  Check it out.
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Offline mhof86

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Re: One more under my belt
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2014, 10:28:27 am »
Thanks Knoll, I will be sure to look that up thanks Drewster.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: One more under my belt
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2014, 10:49:34 am »
Great start. Don't worry about the low poundage. Your tiller(at least braced) looks good. Now is time to start on your next one.
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Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline mhof86

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Re: One more under my belt
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2014, 11:01:30 am »
Thanks Pat this is for my wife so she can shoot with me. She has shown interest so the low weight was an unforeseen benefit. 
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Offline Pat B

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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2014, 11:09:50 am »
Good for you and her.   8)
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Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline mhof86

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Re: One more under my belt
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2014, 11:18:52 am »
Yup we met at Cabelas and when I found out she enjoys shooting, camping, and the occasional hunt I married her!
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