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Offline coaster500

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Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
« Reply #570 on: February 22, 2013, 10:31:38 am »
Sweet Caul!!!

That's where the DV profile comes from :)

Inspiration, information and instruction by the ton and it's free,,, such a deal :)

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« Reply #571 on: February 22, 2013, 10:52:31 am »
Working on a take down bow for a local gentleman. As soon as I'm done with that I'll start on my trade bow. I haven't decided yet between a laminated or selfbow design.
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Offline Badly Bent

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« Reply #572 on: February 22, 2013, 11:02:51 am »
Cool look to that hackberry Chris, I like that.

Keep posting pics of progress on that bow of yours DVS, I want to know how you make those beauties. ;)

Can't wait to see what you post Gordon.

This bow trade thing is sure fun to watch and participate in.
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Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
« Reply #573 on: February 22, 2013, 11:18:36 am »
Your right Greg.  So cool to see all these great bows being turned out.  It used to be that this hobby, craft, passion was for me, an activity I did alone, or with just a few people in a tight circle of friends.  I'm energized being a part of a larger community (one that I didn't know existed until recently) that shares this passion.  I'm thankful to PA and to the members running this trade.  So great to be a part of this!
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Offline Will H

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Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
« Reply #574 on: February 22, 2013, 11:20:06 am »
Dvs that caul is great! I ve been thinkin bout making one similar for a while now. After seeing yours I think I'm gonna have to go ahead and make it happen.  :D
Gordon- I can't wait to see what you decide to build :) I have to say though I've really been liking those bamboo backed bows you've been turning out ;)
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Offline doulosparachristos

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Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
« Reply #575 on: February 22, 2013, 04:17:58 pm »
ok here is my latest progress; not that its all the interesting, however it bumps the topic to the top:). this is my first time using white oak so this molly came out quite a bit under weight; i took your advice and heat treated the belly, and piked the ends an inch on each side. i would be willing to bet it upped the weight by 15 lbs, which puts me right at the high end of my recipients draw weight. right now she is sitting at 64" t2t, and about 60lbs@28''. i have only put a handful of arrows though it this morning but it definitely hammers them home. ill be using white oak a whole lot more in the future, it seems to be damn near unbreakable (knocks on wood). kudos to my six year old for taking the full-draw pic!anyways let me know what you think before i start dolling her up. thanks

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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #576 on: February 22, 2013, 04:45:07 pm »
I like it. I had a feeling that tempering would jump your weight up nicely. Does it stand straighter now as well?
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Offline JW_Halverson

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« Reply #577 on: February 22, 2013, 04:55:15 pm »
Hey Roy!  That may be at the upper end of my weight range, but I can get used to it mighty quick.  In fact, you can go ahead and ship now.  I'll finish sanding and laying on some shellac.  I just can't wait to shoot her!   :D

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Offline lesken2011

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Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
« Reply #578 on: February 22, 2013, 04:57:49 pm »
Nice job. I like those pin nocks!!
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Offline k-hat

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« Reply #579 on: February 22, 2013, 05:08:33 pm »
Yup, just right for me ;)  I like her a lot!  Never thought about using overlays on pin nocks.  I'm stealin it  :)

Offline missilemaster

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« Reply #580 on: February 22, 2013, 05:11:49 pm »
Well, just got mine all tillered out!  I'll post some pictures of it when its done.
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« Reply #581 on: February 22, 2013, 05:30:26 pm »
Cant wait to see it Cody
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« Reply #582 on: February 22, 2013, 06:01:08 pm »
JW there aint no way you can be good for long...ifn ya did ya wouldn't be so much fun.   Danny
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Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
« Reply #583 on: February 22, 2013, 06:01:48 pm »
gotta love white oak, bends forever and heat works wonders, lookin' good, Bub
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Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
« Reply #584 on: February 22, 2013, 06:07:33 pm »
talk about a reputation ruiner  :laugh: heres what an hour afforded me today  8)

hickory heartwood eastern woodlands bow anyone?  :P