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Offline NOMADIC PIRATE

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Red Oak sensation,....a bow "Tiger Oak" (full draw pics)
« on: April 19, 2008, 04:58:45 am »
I finally finished her.

sprayed a spar urethane finish, and wrapped  acotton grip on with Zebra hide plate and rest, all I have to do is wait for the sun to come up to take pictures

66" ntn, 58# @27", simmetrical limbs with 1/8" positive, 1/4" of retained reflex, overlays wood I don't know, it was given to me.

Here's a couple of pictures of the unfinished handle










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Re: Red Oak sensation,....a bow (pics)
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2008, 05:47:10 am »
what do you need them HUGE tips for?  ;D  just kidding, i wish i had the guts to make mine that slim.  awesome workmanship, mannie (as usual, i might ad  ;D )  love the backing.
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Offline Canoe

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Re: Red Oak sensation,....a bow (pics)
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2008, 11:07:04 am »
Howdy N. Pirate,

Hay!...  Nice lookin' bow!  Shiny  ;)

So, what's the width on this skinny lady near the fades?

And, I hope you post more pictures soon; braced, full draw...  You know the drill.

Thanks for sharing,
Canoe
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« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2008, 11:56:26 am »
Manny, This is a beautiful example of what can be achieved with one of the "second string" bow woods. I bet it gives nothing up to some of the more "desirable" woods.  Great job on this one...but I'm not at all surprised, coming from you.     Pat
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« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2008, 12:42:07 pm »
 Manny that is a serious example of your excellent craftsmanship. As Pat stated to take a medium rate wood and push the extreams takes some real talent and skill. Absolutely no excess wieght in those tips,I bet that thing shoots like a dream. Not surprising to see such quallity from you.   ;)  Keenan
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« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2008, 01:37:16 pm »
Nicely done Manny.  Is that the natural color, or stained?
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Offline Dano

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« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2008, 01:50:23 pm »
Beautiful!!
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Re: Red Oak sensation,....a bow (pics)
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2008, 04:13:49 pm »
Thanks guys,

O.K., I'm having my cup of coffe, as soon as my eyes open I'll go out and take pictures ;D ;D

Mimms, it's stained with a minwax product called Sedona Red

Canoe, it's 1 1/2" at the fades.
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Offline Kegan

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Re: Red Oak sensation,....a bow (pics)
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2008, 04:55:09 pm »
That's gorgouse! I can't wait for full draw :)!
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Offline Andrea S

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Re: Red Oak sensation,....a bow "Tiger Oak" (pics)
« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2008, 09:30:52 pm »
Please forgive me if I just overlooked reading something, but what is that crazy stripey stuff you've backed the bow with!? I've never seen anything like it before.
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Re: Red Oak sensation,....a bow "Tiger Oak" (pics)
« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2008, 09:55:00 pm »
Really Nice Bow ....Manny....Hey why dont you whack a Limb off that Magnolia....I heard that they make good Bows too!!!!!!!!
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Re: Red Oak sensation,....a bow "Tiger Oak" (pics)
« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2008, 10:34:57 pm »
Nice looking bow as usuall Manny.  It does remind me of Pat's tissue papper bow a little.  ;D Good use of unknown wood also.

I'm still not used to your new moniker.  I changed mine for about 2 days and got so much hate mail I changed it back.  ::) Justin
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Offline BigWapiti

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Re: Red Oak sensation,....a bow "Tiger Oak" (pics)
« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2008, 02:53:56 am »
Gorgeous - makes me want to get another white oak sapling again.

Curious, did you have any problems with the oak checking on you?

That is a beautiful bow Mannie.

-Mike
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