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AKAPK

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #15 on: July 17, 2009, 12:27:59 am »
what kind of stain did ya use :)

Offline broken arrow

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #16 on: July 17, 2009, 12:50:35 am »
Wow Jamie, that is truly an amazing bow. Beautiful wood and color. You sure know how to read a piece of wood. The color enhances it all. I have yet to hold a long bow but see my chances coming. I am very proud of you.

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #17 on: July 17, 2009, 11:50:35 am »
Got your well made LB bookmarked for July Self Bow of the Month. I see lots of oceanspray in your yard. Ever use it for a bow?
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Offline NOMADIC PIRATE

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #18 on: July 17, 2009, 01:47:05 pm »
very nice arc on that baby, the stain is nice too
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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #19 on: July 17, 2009, 02:48:01 pm »
Dad I'll definitely bring it up island to show you.

akapak  the dye is a leather dye called fiebings,   I saw gordon used it in his hazelnut build along and when i saw it at the store i picked up a bottle.  I used the british tan colour.

Old bow good eye you've got.   so far the oceanspray has been for arrows only,  but i'm keeping my open for some bigger stuff and i think i may have found it.   although being said my my roommate has a sinew backed oceanspray.  from a pretty small piece,  maybe 25 pounds.

thanks manny,  i like your bows
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