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Offline servicebeary

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First bow, finally....
« on: January 30, 2009, 02:23:54 am »
after the band-saw butchering, I reduced the tips 3" on both ends to make it 63" ntn, 1.5" at widest, and 3/4" by 5/16" thick at the tips. Handle is 1" and it pulls 52# @28" with less than an inch of follow.  Took some pics of the knot that makes it look like it's hinged and I haven't got the hemp string for the handle yet, but finally had access to a camera to get the pics so I figured I'd get it posted.  oh yah, 6 coats of true oil that I'll have to dull for hunting season ;D
             Thanks to all for all the advice that made my first bow a success, and thanks to Ted at raptor archery for the excellent stave 
                    -nick

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Offline servicebeary

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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2009, 02:31:11 am »
here's two more pics

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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2009, 05:55:22 am »
Very well done,that is a great looking bow. :) Bet it is a sweet shooter.I love knoty Osage. :)
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Offline DanaM

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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2009, 07:31:23 am »
Looks like ya done real nice for your first bow, congrats eh :)
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Offline GregB

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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2009, 08:13:04 am »
Great job on your first bow...you can really be proud of your accomplishment! Hope you enjoy it...I'm sure you will! :)
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Offline Okie

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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2009, 09:01:36 am »
Great bow! Especially for your first. Gotta love that 'sage.

John
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Offline aruge

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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2009, 09:02:18 am »
Nice job, nice looking bow.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2009, 09:14:09 am »
Looks good. Congratulations! Jawge
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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2009, 10:55:14 am »
Very, very nice.
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Offline Tracker

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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2009, 11:47:32 am »
BEAUTIFUL BOW! Good Job!
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Offline Gordon

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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2009, 11:53:31 am »
Congratulations Nick - you did a splendid job on your first bow!
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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2009, 12:31:16 pm »
Looking good! Bow of the Month voting starts later tomorrow (1/31). We'll look at it again.
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Offline dragonman

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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2009, 03:36:23 pm »
good bow for your first attempt, better than my first attempt, nice tiller
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Offline Dave 55

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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2009, 04:39:43 pm »
Thats a great looking bow,hope that I can turn ont out like that.Bet you will enjoy it for a long time to come.
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Offline Jesse

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Re: First bow, finally....
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2009, 05:36:35 pm »
Im with the rest. Nice work :)
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