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Offline bubbles

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Re: My first working recurve.....
« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2015, 07:44:02 pm »
I've never put a tool to a piece of yew, so not me either! :). How much did that bow set him back?
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: My first working recurve.....
« Reply #16 on: March 30, 2015, 07:52:38 pm »
Was the original bow all heartwood?
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Offline mikaluger (Mick Kay)

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Re: My first working recurve.....
« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2015, 08:20:02 pm »
Yes, it was......

Dont really want to talk about the crappy stave here guy's, lets just stay away from that.......

Thanks.
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Offline Arrowind

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Re: My first working recurve.....
« Reply #18 on: March 31, 2015, 01:10:59 am »
Good save!
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Offline Stixnstones

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Re: My first working recurve.....
« Reply #19 on: March 31, 2015, 10:49:17 am »
what a great save. u really gave that thing a second life, fine work!
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Offline okie64

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Re: My first working recurve.....
« Reply #20 on: March 31, 2015, 06:26:27 pm »
Nice makeover! I like your version much better, especially the tips.
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: My first working recurve.....
« Reply #21 on: April 01, 2015, 12:12:00 am »
Nice rework! Turned out great.
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Offline PAHunter

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Re: My first working recurve.....
« Reply #22 on: April 01, 2015, 02:06:14 am »
Looks like it turned out great!  Nice job!
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Thanks,
Rob - Wexford, PA

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