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Offline Josh B

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #15 on: April 29, 2015, 10:37:12 am »
Very nicely done Chuck!  I really enjoy your replicas.  Josh

Offline carpholeo

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #16 on: April 29, 2015, 12:02:33 pm »
Which type of mesquite is it, and is it all heartwood?

Offline Aaron H

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #17 on: April 29, 2015, 02:20:15 pm »
Very cool, very very cool

Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #18 on: April 29, 2015, 02:29:06 pm »
very nice, I love that bow,, B

Offline Glerian

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #19 on: April 29, 2015, 03:58:12 pm »
Amazing looking bow!
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Offline Oakenshield

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #20 on: April 29, 2015, 11:36:48 pm »
I love this bow! I've been thinking about mesquite as a bow wood for a bit, but those spines, and my clumsiness have turned me off.  looks like it worked out great!
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Offline loefflerchuck

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #21 on: April 30, 2015, 02:04:45 am »
Thanks everyone. Yes the bow has both sap and heartwood. I'm not sure what kind of mesquite it is. Dell, I shoot a lot of shortbows and have learned not to punch myself in the face  ;)

Offline bubby

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #22 on: April 30, 2015, 09:07:44 am »
Nice one chuck!!
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Offline Josh B

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #23 on: April 30, 2015, 10:15:21 am »
Chuck, if Cippy cut it close to home its more than likely honey mesquite.  I used to cut mine not far from there.  Josh

Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #24 on: April 30, 2015, 02:03:05 pm »
Very nice job man.  Love your work. 

Offline BrokenArrow

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #25 on: May 04, 2015, 02:48:14 pm »
Wow that would be a real buffalo killer.
Did the Apache make make 70# bows?

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #26 on: May 04, 2015, 03:18:16 pm »
Great bow again! Like the profiles.
I really enjoy your work.
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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #27 on: May 05, 2015, 12:54:47 am »
Thanks. Brokenarrow, This bow is a bit thicker than the one I copied. We would have to look closer at all Apache bows. Most I have seen look to be 40-50# IMHO

Offline Jodocus

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #28 on: May 05, 2015, 02:42:42 am »
Very nicely made, lovely profile.
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Mesquite Apache replica
« Reply #29 on: May 05, 2015, 02:47:09 am »
Stunning bow Chuck, looks like a fun and challenging bow to shoot