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Offline bigwoods

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First Selfbow Build
« on: March 04, 2016, 10:14:45 am »
I first want to thank a friend for the great instruction and mentoring along with the use of his tools, shop and suppiles. Thanks Pearl Drums!!! Hopefully we will get more chances to build a couple more.

Ok, now for the bow.....62" NTN Osage coming in at 50#@26". It has Rat Snake skins, sheep horn tip overlays and a rawhide grip. It will be on its maiden voyage tomorrow morning at the Michigan Bunny Stomp.











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Offline Lobo1330

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Re: First Selfbow Build
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2016, 10:20:31 am »
Very nice, can't wait to build from a stave
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Offline Sockrablur

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Re: First Selfbow Build
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2016, 10:21:42 am »
wow... nice job man!
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: First Selfbow Build
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2016, 10:22:47 am »
Excellent, great work, you are lucky to have Pearlie as a mentor :)
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: First Selfbow Build
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2016, 10:23:58 am »
First bow? My 40th didn't look that good, great job!
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Offline paulsemp

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« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2016, 10:27:23 am »
Heck ya Terry! Looks great and glad you joined in. Terry took greg, chris and me out chasing bunnies a month ago.  He has some awesome dogs and is one heck of a trainer also. Thanks again for taking us out!
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Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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Re: First Selfbow Build
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2016, 10:35:53 am »
Nice bends. 
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Offline Will B

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Re: First Selfbow Build
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2016, 11:01:40 am »
Great looking bow.  Nice job!
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Offline bubby

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Re: First Selfbow Build
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2016, 11:09:43 am »
Outstanding!!!!!! I saw some pics last nite and was hoping you would post a full draw. Just a little advice, don't let Pearl draw your bow !!
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Offline bigwoods

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Re: First Selfbow Build
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2016, 11:17:34 am »
Thank you very much guys. The experience was awesome and will do it all again no doubt. PD is a great teacher a lot of fun to talk to. I did ask if he wanted to shoot it and he wouldnt. I dont think he ever drew it more than 13-14".  Paulie, next time you come back I will show you the art of cutting the bunny off. ; )
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Offline Knoll

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Re: First Selfbow Build
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2016, 11:44:02 am »
Quote from: bigwoods on March 04, 2016, 10:14:45 am


Bad news is that , from this angle, you could easily be mistaken for Paulie! At 1st glance wondered why ya had Paulie pulling that bow back for ya.

That's a fine fine looking bow. Bends seem to be 1st rate. Congrats, and hope to see many more!
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Offline Pat B

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Re: First Selfbow Build
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2016, 11:56:48 am »
Excellent bow but I would expect no less with Pearlie as a teacher. Well done!   8)
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: First Selfbow Build
« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2016, 12:06:26 pm »
Great looking bow!
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: First Selfbow Build
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2016, 12:07:47 pm »
Terry was a breeze to have around the shop for a few weeks. I did very little hands on work to this bow. He was quick to understand exactly what he was feeling for and looking for. I built my trade bow while he worked on his bow, that should tell you something about his intuition!

The bow holds a bunch of reflex, has a great un-braced shape and looks very healthy. Top limb is twisted, it appears as a flat spot.
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Offline paulsemp

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Re: First Selfbow Build
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2016, 12:14:57 pm »
Quote from: Knoll on March 04, 2016, 11:44:02 am
Quote from: bigwoods on March 04, 2016, 10:14:45 am


Bad news is that , from this angle, you could easily be mistaken for Paulie! At 1st glance wondered why ya had Paulie pulling that bow back for ya.

Bad news for you mike I think you need a stronger prescription on them glasses. I have the B cups and belly going on, Terry's built like a brick s!%#house
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