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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #60 on: February 16, 2023, 03:32:41 pm »
thanks for Sharing,, and happy shooting

Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #61 on: February 16, 2023, 04:39:20 pm »
I took her out stumping  today. She did well, Brad. Thanks. Jawge
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Offline Thorsten

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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #62 on: February 17, 2023, 05:22:12 am »
Cool bow, George and great full draw tiller. This is a good example for the new guys wondering if they can make a bow.   :OK
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #63 on: February 17, 2023, 09:16:39 am »
Parakalo!
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #64 on: February 18, 2023, 08:32:17 pm »
glad you got to go out and shoot,, makes all the work worth it to see the arrow fly )P( :D

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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #65 on: February 18, 2023, 10:11:43 pm »
Thanks, Brad. It does and just being in the woods is really relaxing. Jawge
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Offline Aaron1726

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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #66 on: February 18, 2023, 10:16:07 pm »
Been following this one.  I'm a new bowyer, and board bows have been a great, quick, way to get me into making bows.  Thanks for sharing this one, might make me consider a potential board I might have otherwise thought was too narrow.

Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #67 on: February 19, 2023, 08:22:22 am »
Aaron, you certainly can try that narrow board. The experience will be good.

The board I used was special. Very straight grained and I wanted poundage in the low 40s anyway.

When you work on yours keep is it simple is may advice. No added  handle pieces and   let the handle bend.

More on my site including a nice straight grained board.

http://traditionalarchery101.com

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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #68 on: February 28, 2023, 04:50:48 pm »
good to see you making a bow again George. Looks great.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #69 on: February 28, 2023, 05:49:26 pm »
Thanks, ErictheViking. I actually am still working on the handle. I had to make sure the edges were glued nice and tight. Tomorrow I'll treat the leather with a waterproof leather concoction I bought years ago. Jawge
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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #70 on: April 02, 2023, 06:27:24 pm »
Just though I would bring this to the top, this will be his last bow, for those that haven't heard he passed a few day ago.Great guy who will be missed by many. :(
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Offline Will B

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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #71 on: April 02, 2023, 06:53:12 pm »
So sorry to hear about his passing. He was such a positive guy and very helpful to so many bowyers. praying for Jawge’s loved ones. He will be missed.

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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #72 on: April 02, 2023, 09:30:06 pm »
So sorry to hear about George’s passing. He was a very inspirational to many on this and other sites. He will be missed greatly. Prayers sent on behalf of George, and for his family.

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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #73 on: April 03, 2023, 03:28:36 am »
Sorry to hear George is gone. He´s one of the few people I remember from Paleoplanet when I started making bows a long time ago. Very kind fellow dedicated to teaching.
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Re: "Not Wide" Red Oak Board Bow Not for BOM
« Reply #74 on: April 03, 2023, 01:47:33 pm »
What a loss.  Rest easy, Jawge.
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