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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: Hickory for tightwads
« Reply #15 on: January 19, 2008, 11:16:41 am »
My only criticism is that you didn't immediately mail it to me.  :)  Fine looking bow.
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Offline mamba

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Re: Hickory for tightwads
« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2008, 11:36:14 am »
Great job.That profile is what Comstock refers to as the overbuilt bow.One of the fastest hickorys I ever made was this design.I shot that bow for many years with next to no set(a good design).I LIKE MY hickory and yes I'm a tightwad.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Hickory for tightwads
« Reply #17 on: January 19, 2008, 12:12:05 pm »
My only concern with sawmill lumber is that it isn't stored properly before or after the sawing...at least in our area. With white woods, it doesn't take long for fungi to impregnate the wood.      Pat
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Hickory for tightwads
« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2008, 12:32:17 pm »

that's a simple but very fine bow; really nice details, too!
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Offline Wulamoc

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Re: Hickory for tightwads
« Reply #19 on: January 19, 2008, 03:26:53 pm »
Nice looking piece of equipment!!!  I like your cheap style!
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Re: Hickory for tightwads
« Reply #20 on: January 24, 2008, 11:31:59 pm »
Do you remember the name of the place? Turns out I have to go to Charlotte on business, wouldn't mind getting some for myself.

Offline DirtyDan

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Re: Hickory for tightwads
« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2008, 12:09:44 am »
Hey Lost,

Great job in all respects.  I really like the subtle little refex on the outer limbs.  Great color and style also.  Super.

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Re: Hickory for tightwads
« Reply #22 on: January 25, 2008, 10:24:10 am »
Beautiful bow,very well done. :)
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Offline Lost Arra

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Re: Hickory for tightwads
« Reply #23 on: January 26, 2008, 12:07:38 am »
off the mark:

I just found the business card.
It's Kepley-Frank Hardwood Company.
975 Conrad Mill Rd
Lexington
336-746-5419
I talked to Bart Jenkins in the office.

I sent him a photo of the bow so he can see I did actually make something out of it.
Of course, the next time I'll probably have to pay $6! :)

Thanks to all for the comments.