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Offline YewArcher

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Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« on: August 31, 2008, 12:50:07 pm »
Here is a real neat bow. This is based off of a Algonkian Bow.

Ash 63" N2N
 40#@28"
1.5" of set. Real good for such a short white wood bow.

Back:


Back Strung:


Belly:


Grain:


Bottom Nock:






Top nock:


Full draw:


As always,

Thanks for looking!

(Ps....please do not add to bow of month, I already have one on there  ;)))

Steve


Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2008, 02:37:36 pm »
That is a great looking bow! Excellent tiller. Jawge
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Offline cracker

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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2008, 07:53:18 pm »
That is one neat looking bow. I like the simple clean decoration.R.C.
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Offline DanaM

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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2008, 07:56:17 pm »
Awesome bow Steve, I wanna know where the heck ya find the tiime ??? ::) ;D
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Offline FlintWalker

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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2008, 01:58:09 am »
I'd say your either not married or have a VERY understanding wife!
  Nice bow either way ;D
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Offline Scowler

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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2008, 11:09:30 am »
Love the primitive artwork!

Offline Dane

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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2008, 11:58:24 am »
Steve, your work is always stunning.

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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2008, 06:19:44 pm »
Great stuff!

Offline Marc St Louis

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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2008, 09:11:37 pm »
Nice bow.   I made one much like it for the chief of the Algonquin band here
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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2008, 10:57:38 am »
Very nice job on that one. Beautiful. :)
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Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2008, 11:28:02 am »
It looks very good.  Justin
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Offline deerhunter97370

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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2008, 11:57:17 am »
Thats some good art work you put on your bows. Joel
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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2008, 12:11:38 pm »
Cool bow, like that artwork - tiller's perfect! You have quite a collection there.
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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2008, 12:48:55 pm »
How about an entry for September BOM?
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Re: Algonkian Longbow-Snakey!
« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2008, 09:46:27 pm »
Very cool.  I love the design on the back and at the tips.   :)