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Offline barney

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New composite finished
« on: June 06, 2010, 09:09:07 am »
Horn sinew composite. Hickory core, Cocobolo handle laminates and ears. 40lb at 28''.String lenth 46''.









I'll post some more images (draw pics etc) when I get back from holiday

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Barney

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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2010, 10:01:16 am »
Nice clean lines, and the contrast is eye catching.

Offline Del the cat

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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2010, 10:05:17 am »
Hi Barney, That's really sweet.
The Silver Birch chopping block is rather stylish too O:).
Can't wait to see her at full draw.
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Offline Barrage

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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2010, 11:33:16 am »
Beautiful bow Barney.  Can't wait to see the full draw pics.
Travis

Offline youngbowyer33

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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2010, 05:12:38 pm »
that's real sweet. It's like a real nice cake, you don't want to eat it (or in this case shoot it), but just look at it.
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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2010, 06:22:05 pm »
Impressive looking bow, and quite original design, would love to try it out.
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Offline Josh

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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2010, 08:18:23 pm »
Now THAT'S what I'm talking about!!!  What a beautiful bow I really want to try my hand in making one of those... How long is the build time on one of those from start to finish including drying times?  That thing is awesome, I cant wait to see the draw pics on it.  You really did a wonderful job.  :)
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Offline bryan irwin

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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2010, 10:41:45 pm »
thats one sweet bow.
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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2010, 08:28:04 am »
Beautiful work,very nice,how dose it shoot ?  :)
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Offline barney

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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2010, 05:56:35 am »
Thanks for the remarks.

The bow shoots fast (especially with light arrows). It took about 8 months to make, though most of that was waiting for the sinew to cure. I'll post some draw pics in a couple of weeks (I'm in Portugal at present).

I'm photographing the build of the next one and will put up a build along when complete


regards,

Barney

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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2010, 08:33:20 am »
Very Very pretty bow.

Offline Josh

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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2010, 11:17:52 am »
Thanks fo the info, Barney!  Looking forward to the buildalong too!   Once again great bow man  :)
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Offline DirtyDan

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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #12 on: June 08, 2010, 05:09:40 pm »
Barney, that is an exquisite bow.  Wow, what beautiful lines and laminations.  I'll bet it shoots smooth and fast.  I know how hard these are to build, and you did a great job.
Dan

Offline AncientArcher76

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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2010, 05:31:24 pm »
Nice work Barney!  Have fun be safe and get us the pictures! 

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Re: New composite finished
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2010, 06:15:27 pm »
you have alot of paitience, that turned out beutiful!!
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