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Offline Canoe

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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #15 on: October 04, 2010, 08:16:50 pm »
Howdy Lombard,

Yes, a very nice stick indeed!

Say, what is the width of this stick comming out of the fades, (widest point)?

All the Best,
Canoe
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Offline PeteC

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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #16 on: October 04, 2010, 09:46:37 pm »
You did that oak stick proud Lombard. Good Job. God Bless
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Offline n2huntn

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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #17 on: October 05, 2010, 03:03:09 pm »
Well done
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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #18 on: October 05, 2010, 08:35:47 pm »
Pappy, Del, Prof Saffel, Parnell, Mullet, Swamp Yeti, Shooter, NT Prof, Canoe, Pete C, and N2Hunting thank you all for the compliments.

Some of you had questions.

Pete Davis, I shaved this one out of a board. I think you could use Hickory to back Oak, however I would keep it thin one eighth inch or less. So as not to overpower the belly wood. That or go with a highly trapezoidal back if using thicker stock.

Canoe, widest point on this bow is one and seven eighths inches.

NT Prof, I think you and Pete Davis shared the same question in regards to stave or board.

I am working on the next one, from a Winged Elm stave. All kinds of dips and dos, and it should be a challenge for my limited tillering skills.
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #19 on: October 06, 2010, 01:59:04 am »
Tiller looks great; overall a really nice 'simple stick'!  ;D ;D ;D
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Offline bowmo

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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #20 on: October 06, 2010, 02:01:03 am »
Looks good. Nice and sleek.
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Offline Josh

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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #21 on: October 06, 2010, 12:59:07 pm »
Wow that's my favorite one that you have made so far, Dave. Tiller and finish work both are pristine.  :) Got it bookmarked for October BOM contest as well. 
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Offline Lee Lobbestael

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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #22 on: October 07, 2010, 01:13:23 am »
Man I love that braced profile! Somethin about it just looks sleek. It looks as if it handles a higher brace height with no stress. hard to explain but some bows just look effortless or something! Anyways I love it
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Offline hammertime

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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #23 on: October 07, 2010, 08:02:40 pm »
That does look like a sweet shooter brace looks perfect and that length gives you a smooth draw-very nice -Hammertime
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Offline Postman

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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #24 on: October 07, 2010, 11:39:04 pm »
exceptional lines on that baby - Looks deadly!
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Offline NTProf

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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #25 on: October 08, 2010, 12:19:34 am »
In my opinion, "simple" is the best!
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Offline DustinDees

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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #26 on: October 08, 2010, 11:14:46 am »
Simple but elegant, gotta love a bow like this. Looks like you got a real winner there.

Dustin D
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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #27 on: October 09, 2010, 09:57:02 am »
Scott, Frank, BowMo, Josh, Lee, Postman, NT, Dustin, thank you all for the kind words. It has been slow at work lately, so I have had more time to work on bows. Got one more  to tiller, and then it will be time to make a dozen arrows.
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Offline Cameroo

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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #28 on: October 11, 2010, 08:17:17 pm »
That thing is beautiful.  Being pretty much a newbie, I'm curious as to how you got the reflex on the outer limbs? Dry heat?  I have no experience bending wood with steam or heat.  If you have any hints or advice, I'd appreciate it!
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Offline gmc

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Re: Simple Stick
« Reply #29 on: October 11, 2010, 10:53:56 pm »
Nothing simple about a well crafted bow. Very nice indeed.
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