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Stringman

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« on: March 28, 2013, 11:03:13 am »
I've been really hustling to get this trade bow finished up. After the first bow came in light I was feeling the pressure to not be left behind. I had carved this piece down several years ago and then stuck it up in the ceiling to wait for the right time. Guess that time was now.

This bow is 64" ttt and pulls 50#@26". It is a bend thru the handle with an interesting squiggle right where the hand fits. The tips were flipped after I piked 5" off the original stave and that was it for heat corrections. There were some drying cracks in the belly that I never could get below so they became part of the bow.

Other than that this was a very straight forward build. Finished off with red tail boa side split for the back and whitetail/buff horn laminated for the tips. The two tone leather handle helps to tie it all together.








And the "rest of the story", for all you Paul Harvey fans.






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Scott
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Offline Parnell

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« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2013, 11:14:37 am »
Very nice looking bow.  I like the skin colors and the tip overlay combinations!
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Offline WillS

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« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2013, 11:15:21 am »
Love it.  Does that wiggly handle make you cant the bow, or does it somehow cancel itself out so it holds straight?

Nice skin as well - is it a true red tail (Bcc) or a common (Bci)?  I only ask I'm a boa breeder in the UK and the colours look like a common to me.  Not that it takes anything away from this lovely bow!
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« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2013, 11:49:11 am »
Sweet Scott...someone outta like that....except for me cus I hate osage bows  ::)  :laugh:.....riiiiiiiiight  ;D
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2013, 11:58:05 am »
Turned out just dandy man. It will be treasured by its new owner, that is certain......And thanks to the shadows, we dont have to see your ugly mug in the pics! HAHAHAHAHAHA!
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Stringman

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« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2013, 12:05:52 pm »
That's right PD, just trying to get the important part. (thanks to my daughter for the early morning picture taking...)

Will I have no idea. I got it in a trade and didnt get the specifics.

Scott
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Offline WillS

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« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2013, 12:24:47 pm »
Quote from: Stringman on March 28, 2013, 12:05:52 pm
Will I have no idea. I got it in a trade and didnt he the specifics.

Fair enough! It's sparked my interest though - I don't know if any of you guys who use snake skins on your bows (i've not tried it yet!) have been able to find a True Red Tail (Boa Constrictor Constrictor) but I reckon they'd look absolutely breathtaking.  Here's a pic of what I mean - if any of mine die at any point I'll definitely be using them for a bow!



Imagine a bow finished with one of those!!
« Last Edit: March 28, 2013, 05:43:17 pm by WillS »
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Offline simson

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« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2013, 01:41:41 pm »
came out really nice - love the wiggle in the handle/fade
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Offline Ifrit617

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« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2013, 01:42:36 pm »
Beautiful bow scott. Real nice profile.

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Offline johnfolchetti

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« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2013, 01:50:36 pm »
Great profile.....especially like those tips.
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Offline bubby

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« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2013, 02:29:46 pm »
that has a real pretty bend Scott, great looking bow, Bub
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Offline bowhntineverythingnh03743

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« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2013, 02:56:43 pm »
Stunning work!!!!
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Offline seabass

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« Reply #12 on: March 28, 2013, 05:06:54 pm »
nice work Scott.that bow is nice.
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« Reply #13 on: March 28, 2013, 05:48:56 pm »
Awesome bow and pictures.
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Offline JW_Halverson

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« Reply #14 on: March 28, 2013, 06:00:45 pm »
From the Merriam-Webster dictionary, related words include the following: benefit, blessing, godsend. 

Yeah, I think the name is good for the bow.
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