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ASTB Charity Bow (changed handle)
« on: July 07, 2011, 11:40:05 pm »
My wife, thankfully came home from the hospital after being gravely ill. So this week I've been her nurse, and when she has been sleeping, which has been a lot, I've been scraping away. This little project helped keep me from completely losing my mind.
So between nursing and mincing over rule changes I managed to get this one about ready. Need to build a string and serve it up is about it.

Winged Elm, 64" ntn, 1 5/8" at the dips tapering to 3/8" at the tips, Osage tip overlays, & pulling 50 pounds at 28 inches.
I'm pleased with the smooth draw and just how quiet it is. This one will be donated to the Alabama Society of Traditional Bowmen, if they'll have it. They raise money for the likes of Children's Hospital, a worthy cause if ever there was one.


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Re: ASTB Charity Bow
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2011, 12:15:55 am »
Lombard,
      that bow is absolutely SWEET, and that unbraced and full draw look perfect, sir.
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2011, 12:16:50 am »
 Yes Sir! That looks sweet! The tiller is dead on. I'll have to catch the second shoot but mine is coming your way also.

ps. is Sterling part of that group? If so tell him I said hi. ;)
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Re: ASTB Charity Bow
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2011, 12:19:33 am »
Ooooo....ahhhhhh. nice lines all around on that one Dave. Is that from the stash you cut this winter? And did you use a plastic bag and dye for the finish effects on the back. It turned out dang nice man. Im sure they'll have that one to raise money for charity. God bless you sir

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« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2011, 12:27:16 am »
What a beauty. Love the back. Looking good in the full draw shot too.  8) Thanks for sharing.

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« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2011, 12:30:02 am »
thats a beauty !! i would bid on that one.

what part of Al. are you in ?

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« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2011, 12:33:30 am »
That's one great looking bow!  I hope your wife feels better and recovers quickly.
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Re: ASTB Charity Bow
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2011, 12:35:21 am »
Nice job on that one sir! Love that unbraced profile. ;)

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« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2011, 12:48:02 am »
Awesome bow!! Absolutely love the dye job.. Great bow...

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« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2011, 01:53:00 am »
Great looking bow.  I really like the way you finished the back.  I will be sending you a PM.

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« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2011, 02:02:26 am »
Damned Nice Bow...and and even better Gesture....Awesome Job Lombard
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« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2011, 03:31:57 am »
 Dang Dave. You've outdone yourself this time. Someone is going to be a VERY happy camper.(punn intinded) ;D
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Re: ASTB Charity Bow
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2011, 09:33:22 am »
Very nice bow,I am working on a winged elm,hope it turns out as nice as that
one.  :)
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« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2011, 09:40:59 am »
Very cool bow I like the paint job.Ron
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Re: ASTB Charity Bow
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2011, 09:44:00 am »
Very good bow!!!