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Offline finefirewood

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"Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow - Full Draw Added!
« on: October 22, 2014, 02:21:44 pm »
After long last, I finally got to finish out the turkey feather backed oak board bow I've been working on. It finished out at #50 @ 28", which is where I was hoping to be. I used an antler base topped off with a turkey feather rest to hold the arrows, and a squirrel fur strike plate, from the leg where the skin is really tough, but the fur short. I finished off the wild theme with squirrel tail silencers. I shot the bow in before attaching them, and I was really surprised how much they work. The bow shots dead silent and sends them where they I want with a good thump. Tips are maple finished clear for some contrast.

Thanks to all who post on here showing us rookies how things should be done.

Cheers!

FF
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Offline finefirewood

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2014, 02:22:50 pm »
More Pics.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2014, 03:38:21 pm »
That's cool! You know we need a full draw pic!  >:(
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2014, 03:39:57 pm »
You know it's just a pretty stick till we see her bend! ;)
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Offline finefirewood

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2014, 03:48:27 pm »
I hear ya! It's tough to draw and shoot a pic at the same time! I'm working on getting one because I'd like to see it drawn in my own hands as well!

Stay tuned...

FF
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2014, 05:08:37 pm »
  That is the most interesting arrow rest I have seen...Good job on the feathering on the limbs. Better be careful a bobcat doesn't attack your bow with the all natural look of turkey, deer and squirrel ;)...Check back in later to see full draw, brace looks good.
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Offline sieddy

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2014, 06:01:43 pm »
That is a wild work of art mate. Totally inspired! :)
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2014, 07:40:23 pm »
Nice looking feather back.....
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Offline finefirewood

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow - Full Draw Added!
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2014, 08:53:10 am »
Here's the money shot! Top limb looks a little stiffer, but I think it's how it's canted in the pic. Shoots better and better every time I take it out though, so I don't think I'll mess with it.

Appreciate the comments!

Take care.

FF
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow - Full Draw Added!
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2014, 09:02:47 am »
Sweet mustache
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Offline finefirewood

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow - Full Draw Added!
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2014, 09:13:57 am »
Haha! Thanks, I've been working on it for years!! On a serious note, I have to be careful with my mug due to my job. Besides, it's too ugly for the internet!
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow - Full Draw Added!
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2014, 09:53:44 am »
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Offline Pappy

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow - Full Draw Added!
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2014, 10:29:52 am »
Looks good,cool and different kind of finish work,never seen tips done that way before. Maybe a little stiff mid top limb but ha,if it shoots to suite you go with it. :)
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Offline burtonridr

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow - Full Draw Added!
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2014, 12:49:30 pm »
Nice bow! The feathers make a cool pattern.

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Offline Arrowind

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Re: "Wild Oak" Turkey Backed Bow - Full Draw Added!
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2014, 12:53:20 pm »
Nice work!
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