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Offline druid

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One old bow- Salamander
« on: August 22, 2011, 11:07:00 am »
I apology if some of you already saw this bow, it is old and posted on some other places before...
It is snaky ash. It is natural deflex-reflex with one limb twisted for about 30 degrees.I saved that natural shape without correcting. It is 65 ntn, 2" wide right after handle and 1/2" at nocks. Ends of the limbs are narrow but stiff, little like some Holmy, but only last 5 inches. I reduced mass of the nocks as much as I could by cutting off sufficient wood at the upper end of the nock. Because my friend Pathfinder and I are preparing for Iron Hill hog hunt in the forest where I live I made this bow 80# at 27" to be ready for the hogs. He also helped me to choose design for the bow. I called it Salamander. Legendary fire lizard with black-yellow skin that remains the danger...








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Offline hatcha

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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2011, 11:11:24 am »
Man...  that's GORGEOUS!!!
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Offline Lee Slikkers

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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2011, 12:45:00 pm »
The Salamander ROCKS Druid!  Looking at it with that paint job you'd think it would never be able to hide or blend in the environment but when you stand back with it in the dappled light it just disappears into the shadows.  VERY cool...but 80#?  I'd have a hernia  >:D
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Offline Parnell

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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2011, 01:16:31 pm »
Very nice looking bow and good pictures!
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Offline Gus

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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2011, 01:30:22 pm »
Very Nice Bow Druid.

The paint looks great.
You got the yellow spot on.  :)

Shouldn't have any trouble sticking some Hogs with this bow.

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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2011, 01:51:00 pm »
I remember seeing it. :) still an awesome bow. very nice work.
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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2011, 01:59:11 pm »
Beautiful bow,very nice work.
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Offline Primitive1

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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2011, 06:20:26 pm »
That's beautiful Druid, love the shape in keeping with the wood's natural deflex...what kind of paint and sealer did you use on it?
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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2011, 06:21:49 pm »
Very cool bow, looks like a handfull.
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Offline Hawkeye1974

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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2011, 07:48:01 pm »
This bow is cool!
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Offline wvarcher

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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2011, 10:10:49 pm »
Nice bow!  I always appreciate seeing a whitewood bow with some character.  It kinda looks like a snake.   
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Offline Denham Archer

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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2011, 12:11:05 am »
Very nice.  Well done!
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Offline FlintWalker

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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2011, 01:00:34 am »
Love it!
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Offline druid

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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2011, 04:53:29 am »
Thank you people!
I just can not remember exactly what kind of paint was used, it was few years ago and I do not want to make mistake with that information..
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Offline PeteC

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Re: One old bow- Salamander
« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2011, 09:59:08 am »
Very neat bow,I like it,good job. 80# ,well,you should'nt have any trouble with penetration with a good heavy arrow,and a razor sharp head.  8) God Bless
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