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Offline Mo_coon-catcher

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #120 on: January 27, 2016, 09:25:43 pm »
So far everyone is safe from what my mind can come up with. Just a warning I've had warbles on my mind pretty heavy lately.

Wouldn't that postman love us.

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Offline JonW

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #121 on: January 27, 2016, 09:27:07 pm »
Waiting on an address and I will be done. If you dont have your name yet (I know who you are) it will be soon. Sorry for the delay.

Fellas I am jacked about this swap. Might have to do a two-fer cause I hate making a single decision.

Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #122 on: January 27, 2016, 09:37:19 pm »
It has taken me a week to pick a stave. I hope it don't take as long to pick a design. I want to try a true static and I'm sure my guy would love it. Just not sure that fits my style. Ahh, I normally have a bow built in my mind before I ever pick a stave. I'm doing things backwards this time hope something cool comes out of it.
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Offline sleek

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #123 on: January 27, 2016, 09:41:36 pm »
Kevin how did you know?

Because.....
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Offline sleek

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #124 on: January 27, 2016, 09:42:25 pm »


Looking at the list... What a bunch of scoundrels!!

Nuff said.
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Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #125 on: January 27, 2016, 09:55:54 pm »
Well I'll start with the first pic. Here is the red streak Osage! More like a red ringed Osage with beautiful rings and just a touch of character which I'll probably have to straighten out for the most part. I'm thinking maybe a bendy handle with static recurves? I've never made one so I'll have a plan b and c going probably.

Patrick

Once an Eagle Scout, always an Eagle Scout!

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 JonW

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #126 on: January 27, 2016, 10:07:10 pm »
That looks like a pine board to me Pat.... just sayin.

Offline JonW

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #127 on: January 27, 2016, 10:09:03 pm »
Everyone should have their guy now. Please let me know if there is a question or problem. Now get to makin some shavings boys!!

Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #128 on: January 27, 2016, 10:09:45 pm »
That looks like a pine board to me Pat.... just sayin.

Lol!  No no, the two staves on top of the pine board!  :laugh:
Patrick
Once an Eagle Scout, always an Eagle Scout!

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 sleek

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #129 on: January 27, 2016, 10:14:24 pm »
Stave on the left. Chase the biggest ring above the tight group of rings. One good thick back ring and lots on the belly make a pretty bow...
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Offline sleek

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #130 on: January 27, 2016, 10:41:46 pm »
Soooooo i did a bit of work on a red oak board today. Got one limb ready to brace. Gonna do the other one tomorrow. Its got recurved tips with an osage handle.

Actually I have two of those in the works, a sapwood backed osage war bow, a bamboo backed osage, a sinew backed osage, a bamboo bundle bow, one hickory sapling bow, a D bow of osage, a mere heath elm, an osage shoot through the hole in the handle bow, and a few others.

I really have high hopes for the red oak bows though. Got something i wanna try.
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Offline Selfbowman

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #131 on: January 28, 2016, 08:56:23 am »
Well ran out of good staves so this split up one will have to do. Who's name did I get. Arvin
Well I'll say!!  Osage is king!!

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #132 on: January 28, 2016, 09:02:24 am »
Are making arrows with an option?
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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #133 on: January 28, 2016, 09:28:32 am »
I have a 24" maple board . . . . . .  O:)
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Offline Onebowonder

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #134 on: January 28, 2016, 09:32:45 am »
Are making arrows with an option?

Anything in addition to the bow is an option Ed.  My guy might find a drum or a set of hand carved camp spoons in with his, but I'd never send anyone my home made arrows!  I suck as a fletcher.  So far, my arrows are all practice quality only types.

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