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mikekeswick

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A couple of recurves
« on: November 16, 2014, 03:25:41 am »
I got a couple of recurves finished up recently and seeing as I haven't posted any of my bows in a while I thought I'd show you them.
This first one is a sinew backed labernum. 43#@27 and shoots really nicely. t holds a 3 1/8th inch of reflex after shooting  :) Fast but I haven't had a chance to chrono it yet. It has a lovely stackless draw and it's quite nice shooting 43# after months just shooting my heavier hornbow.
 


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mikekeswick

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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2014, 03:28:09 am »

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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2014, 03:32:04 am »
And here's the other...self osage 52# @ 27 . This one holds about 1 inch reflex after shooting and is again very pleasant to shoot..no stack and a very flat arrow  :)



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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2014, 03:34:39 am »



I might be able to take some full draw pictures today.... >:D
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2014, 03:42:12 am »
Nice bows as always Mike, I like the leather of that grip, has a nice aged look and lovely tight stitching, got an old school look.
That Laburnum is V handsome.
BTW, do I recall you saying Buddleia makes a decent bow? I've been cutting back some in our garden and got a 5' x 3" piece.
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mikekeswick

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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2014, 03:50:14 am »
Cheers Del, umm I don't think it was me who told you about buddleia. I've never used it. Got to be worth a try though!
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Offline GB

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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2014, 04:39:16 am »
Great looking bows.  Love those sexy 'curves. :)
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Offline chamookman

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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2014, 05:31:14 am »
Very nice - well done ! Bob
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Offline redhawk55

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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2014, 07:48:43 am »
Mike, very well done, love those retro recurves, have never tried labernum.
Michael
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2014, 08:44:45 am »
Both very nice Mike.  Love the Osage bow.
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Offline Drewster

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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2014, 09:00:33 am »
Great looking bows Mike.  Yeah, I like your treatment of the leather work too......well done.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2014, 09:32:00 am »
A couple of nice looking bows.  Great work.
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Offline H Rhodes

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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2014, 09:33:01 am »
Beautiful bows.  It's good to see some of your work again.  Money shot?
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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2014, 09:36:08 am »
Nicely done alround, Mike. And as the others said the leather work is great also!

Some questions:
any chance for f/d pics?
is the sinew that thin or transparent on that laburnum, I cannot see it  -- perhaps my eyes?
why did you back that Laburnum? seems it is long enough to live without backing?
how long are that bows?

good to see bows from you again
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Offline missilemaster

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Re: A couple of recurves
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2014, 11:20:32 am »
I like em both!
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