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Offline Billinthedesert

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #60 on: November 16, 2014, 01:56:45 pm »
There is so much life and magic in that bow. You have to be justifiably proud, Will. Thanks for sharing your creation.

Offline Bob Barnes

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #61 on: January 05, 2015, 07:28:02 pm »
amazing work!
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Seems like common sense isn't very common any more...

Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #62 on: January 05, 2015, 07:36:08 pm »
Good to see you on here Bob! Patrick
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Offline Sidewinder

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #63 on: January 05, 2015, 07:49:07 pm »
Congrats on the win Will. That bow looks like its moving in your hands.  Danny
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Offline steve b.

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #64 on: January 05, 2015, 07:49:43 pm »
" !!! ".   That's all I have to say.

Offline Del the cat

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #65 on: January 06, 2015, 02:40:11 am »
A deserved winner of BOM! :)
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Offline Gsulfridge

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #66 on: January 06, 2015, 07:26:32 am »
Good job friend.  You do some great work on some difficult wood. 
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #67 on: January 06, 2015, 09:05:06 am »
Congrats man.  I smell another BOY in your future.  That thing is just plain stunning.

Offline NeolithicMan

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #68 on: January 06, 2015, 09:54:57 am »
WOAH!!!! That is some seriously snakey grain!!! Gorgeous job with the whole package but the skins are especialy beautiful! wow... just WOW!
John, 40-65# @ 28" Central New York state. Never enough bows, never enough arrows!

Offline Will H

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #69 on: January 08, 2015, 09:37:45 am »
I really appreciate all the kind words yall! It's an honor to win BOM!!!
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Offline Tommytinker

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #70 on: January 09, 2015, 02:35:58 pm »
This is the most beautiful bow I've ever seen. Love it, everything about it.

Offline OleHickory

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #71 on: January 13, 2015, 03:45:32 pm »
Is that unbacked? I'm pretty new to this and I'm just blown away as well as jealous of the beauty of bows like this. How do you know if it is safe to round off the edges and stray away from the plain rectangular bow design? 

Offline Will H

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #72 on: January 13, 2015, 05:40:46 pm »
Welcome to PA Ole hickory! Yes this bow is unbacked. Im not real sure how to tell you how to know when it's safe to round a bow to this degree. I've built many bows and I'm kind of a "throw caution to the wind" kind of bowyer these days.. Honestly it's probably better to stay more rectangular. The way I've rounded the whole bow to an oval crossection places more stress on the back and the belly. But I like the way they look and haven't had one fail like this yet so there ya go.. :) just lucky I guess.
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Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #73 on: January 13, 2015, 07:13:53 pm »
Will, I really like how your so humble about all of the attention you have gotten from this bow. Your a stand-up guy in my book. Would like to meet you someday. I have shown your bow pics to a lot of people, even some that ain't Bowyer's and the reaction is always the same. Mouth drops open and the word "WOW" comes out! That's truly amazing craftsmanship with a beautiful artistic touch! Congrats again, Patrick
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Missouri, where all the best wood is! Well maybe not the straightest!

Building a bow has been the most rewarding, peaceful, and frustrating things I have ever made with my own two hands!

Offline Will H

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Re: Crazy snakey static with copperheads
« Reply #74 on: January 13, 2015, 07:59:00 pm »
Thanks Patrick :) I don't look at it like I'm getting the attention. It's the wood that's special, I was just lucky enough to come across it. I've been making them for over a decade now still feel like I have ALOT to learn. That's what keeps it interesting for me :) Always something to improve on :)
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