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Offline Lee Slikkers

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #105 on: March 04, 2011, 10:52:44 pm »
Weren't you poking fun at me for stabbing myself Lee :P

Not really poking but I got what was coming too me  ;D  Nothing a lot of super glue and instant skin couldn't fix though...after reading about your ordeal there was no way I was headed to the ER today.

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Offline Dvshunter

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #106 on: March 04, 2011, 11:12:11 pm »
I went into the shop tonight and decided to try something that I've never done for this bow. I added a handle overlay to the back side. It zebrawood to match the tip overlays. Hopefully it comes out alright.



The pics aren't the best, these are from my phone so. I'll definitly have better pictures when I'm ready to send it off. AS it sits now I'm at 52@26.
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Offline sharpend60

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #107 on: March 05, 2011, 03:28:44 am »
That's a sweet looking piece of wood Lee.

Offline Lee Slikkers

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #108 on: March 05, 2011, 07:53:11 am »
That's a sweet looking piece of wood Lee.


I just hope I can do it justice...time will tell I guess.  I have a back up if needed.
~ Lee

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Offline half eye

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #109 on: March 05, 2011, 09:54:44 am »
Sweet Jesus,
      You fellas are makin up some very fine lookin sticks there.....yer gonna make the old man dig clear to the bottom of the trick bag for this trade bow.....ought to be ashamed of yourselves ;D
rich
     

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #110 on: March 05, 2011, 02:49:49 pm »
picked out a nice osage stave today. perty thick rings. and plenty long to work with.
beings this will be my 5th, yes 5th, selfbow. it's a wee bit intimidating. ya'll wish me well. and i will put my very best into it...
thanks for this chance. its gonna be fun. just hope the fella who gets the bow likes er...

Hey Sadie, I'm sure I will love it!

 >:D
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Offline wildman

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #111 on: March 05, 2011, 02:53:45 pm »
I got my name today now the fun begins
" Society your crazy greed , hope your not lonely without me"

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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #112 on: March 05, 2011, 03:38:22 pm »
Hey Sadie, I'm sure I will love it!

 >:D

Nonsense John, I got your name and your bow is already done.  You did say you had a 2" draw length?


Sorry about that hinge in the upper limb... ;D

George

PS. Actually this little bow was made by a bowyer up in the Nebraska Traditional Archers club and I won it in a string shoot.
St Paul, TX

Offline Lee Slikkers

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #113 on: March 05, 2011, 03:47:08 pm »
George, excellent "pocket bow"...nice for those Grasshopper Grand Slams  >:D

~ Lee

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Offline sadiejane

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #114 on: March 05, 2011, 04:08:45 pm »

Hey Sadie, I'm sure I will love it!

 >:D
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mr. halverson-i do believe you are phishin! ;)
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #115 on: March 06, 2011, 01:04:19 pm »
 ;D ;D ;D
I've been busy on the trade bow as well. I thought I'd make a war bow this time! Shooting for 450 pounds at 38 inches >:D >:D String is 3/8 nylon. ;D ;D


 Of coarse I will have to use my feet and all of my 5'6" frame to hit full draw ::)   Just kidding of coarse. When I found this heavily deflexed stave I couldn't resist  >:D >:D >:D

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Offline sailordad

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #116 on: March 06, 2011, 01:10:33 pm »
DAMN DUDE
didnt ealize you could pull 450#  :D
tiller looks real nice too
i always wanted a harley,untill it became the "thing to ride"
i ride because i love to,not to be part of the crowd

Offline Pat B

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #117 on: March 06, 2011, 01:11:29 pm »
Keenan, If I see you pulling a heavy bow again I'm gonna tell Nurse Ratchet!  :D
 
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Offline sailordad

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #118 on: March 06, 2011, 01:16:51 pm »
oh ya, forgot to mention

i am about 3 hrs into the bow im working on
i have about 18" of bark/cambium removed
still got a lot more to go
then i will know if its a usable stave or not
gotta love winter cut,3 yr dried minnesota grown hhb  ;D ;D
thats all im gonna say for now
maybe,just maybe once i get it all debraked
i might post a pic of the stave  ;)
i always wanted a harley,untill it became the "thing to ride"
i ride because i love to,not to be part of the crowd

Offline John K

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Re: Let the games begin. Bow Trade!
« Reply #119 on: March 06, 2011, 01:35:40 pm »
Hmmmm...I wonder who Keenan is building for  :-\ I love it  ;D
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