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Offline Badly Bent

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Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« on: June 17, 2012, 07:20:10 pm »
Time for me to introduce myself, been lurking here a few years and really enjoy seeing all the great bows. My lack of computer skills have only allowed me to log in and view to this point, wife helping me today so hopefully this post will work. I've been making selfbows and hunting with them for about 14 yrs. now, yes Im an addict. I want to post a bow today to share with you guys that have shown me all your wonderful works since I discovered this site. This is a great website with a lot of friendly and helpful members. If my photos work I have other bows that I would like to post in the near future.  Now the bow;                                                                                                                             Black Locust, belly split from 12 yr. seasoned stave, side profile is natural dips, dives, etc. no heat corrections. Bow took about 3/4" set in tillering, pretty dense bl I believe. Tiller not perfect (mine never are thats why I choose the user name 'Badly Bent') . 54# @ 25" with double scallops on sides. Some thump in the hand when shooting but cast is good with a heavy hunting arrow and there are no chrysals on the belly even after one year of hard use. This one spent many days with me in the deer woods last season. Hope you enjoy seeing it. Greg
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Offline dmc

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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2012, 07:28:44 pm »
Beautiful bow. Really like how you brought out the characteristics of the wood. Thanks for the pics, and welcome to this forum. These guys and gals are great, and free with great advice.
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Offline missilemaster

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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2012, 07:30:50 pm »
very nice bow!!!  Welcome to the family.
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Offline SA

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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2012, 07:47:48 pm »
nice bow , i don't see anything wrong w/the tiller looks pretty good to me.
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Offline randman

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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2012, 07:49:45 pm »
Welcome fellow addict! And I don't see nothing wrong with the bend on that bad boy either! Nice work. The proof is in the using and if you've been using that for a year it's proved itself. Did it make meat for you?
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Offline JonW

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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2012, 08:08:48 pm »
welcome and nice bow. Very much my style of bow
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Offline sadiejane

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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2012, 08:16:02 pm »
nice bow-glad to have ya here
show us more!!
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2012, 08:25:33 pm »
  I have never made one from BL.  I understand that it is hard to make one that doesn't chrysal unless the tiller is near perfect.  From the photos, it appears as though you nailed it!  I, like you, prefer to leave the bends, dips, twists and other "challenges" in the bows I make.  Great looking bow!
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Offline lesken2011

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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2012, 08:42:19 pm »
Really nice bend on that one, Greg. Welcome!!
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Offline LivingElemental

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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2012, 08:45:00 pm »
I REALLY like those scalloped sides. I've been wanting to try my hand at it, but Im too terrified of the failure that would most assuredly ensue. Beautiful work.
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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2012, 08:51:49 pm »
Sweeeeeeet....welcome to PA......i love black locust..ive made several bows from it and never had frets or issues,and it has excellent cast in it
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Offline Will H

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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2012, 08:59:47 pm »
Welcome to PA! Awesome work on that bow! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work! Very well done :) :) :)
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Offline Judo Point

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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2012, 09:06:28 pm »
Welcome and it looks like ya nailed it to me. That's a beautiful bow I really like the scallops. It's amazing how many talented bowyers are on here and more keep joining! Welcome aboard looking forward to seeing more.
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Offline half eye

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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2012, 09:17:33 pm »
Hey Badly.....first off welcome, second ya need to change yer handle, that baby is a "workin circle" if I ever seen one. Ya didn't say but looks to be in the 50 inch range somewheres.....outstanding little bow.   Made a "few" of them and kill my deer with 'em, ya done real good there.
rich
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Offline Josh B

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Re: Intro, Black Locust Scalloped Bow
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2012, 11:01:28 pm »
Welcome sir! The only way I would see that bow as 'bad' is if I were down range from you wearing fur and antlers!  Very nice work!  Josh
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