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Title: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 19, 2009, 04:06:50 pm: By far my best bow yet,

66" ntn, 76 # @ 27", cotton handle wrap with Zebra hide shelf and plate,

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/024.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/018.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/001.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/020.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/021.jpg)
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 19, 2009, 04:08:52 pm: (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/007.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/022.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/023.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/004.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/028.jpg)
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 19, 2009, 04:09:48 pm: (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/026.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/025.jpg)
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: Timo on April 19, 2009, 04:32:41 pm: Very nice Manny! especially like how you did the tips.I never thought about doing that,really cool man. ;) may have to steal that idear.

I'm sure some hero shots will be along?
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: Bowbound on April 19, 2009, 04:37:42 pm: Thats a nice one. An if it is your best bow then it must be pretty awesome. ;)
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Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 19, 2009, 04:46:02 pm: thanks Limey

Timo, run out of time, gotta take the rest of the pictures tomorrow ;)
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: african man on April 19, 2009, 05:09:18 pm: :o :o :o

Damn that is good .... to say the least ......

Manny your bows always amaze me , the lines always flow just right , the aesthetics are always perfect , not to mention they obviously shoot like demons as well

now I've got to get the drool of my key board ... ::)

Chris ... ;)
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: Kegan on April 19, 2009, 05:38:04 pm: I've been waiting to see this one ever since your first sneak-peak over on Paleo planet. Hoo-boy. Like the tips and the handle, very neat.

Love it, just love it :)!!!

How's it shoot?
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: medicinewheel on April 19, 2009, 06:03:55 pm: Manny, you simply make beautiful bows!
What else is there to say!?
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 19, 2009, 07:02:08 pm: thanks Guys,

Kegan I couldn't be more happy by how this bow shoots,...but my, ho my, I just finished shooting in a short heavy Yew bow, and boy this thing is just insane !!!
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: Dano on April 19, 2009, 07:04:07 pm: Yep, I agree, she is a beauty, I like how you did the tips. Nice work Manny!!!
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Post by: hammertime on April 19, 2009, 09:15:43 pm: well done Manny,Always liked your bows sweet profile.Hammertime
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Post by: FlintWalker on April 19, 2009, 09:31:00 pm: That is BEAUTIFUL :)
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Post by: cracker on April 19, 2009, 09:35:38 pm: Great looking bow as usual. I'm always envious of your skills.Ron
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: adb on April 19, 2009, 09:58:41 pm: Very nice bow, Manny. A real beauty. Will you include a full draw pic?
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: sulphur on April 19, 2009, 09:58:52 pm: got any elk on those islands or wate buffalo?? awesome bow.
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: Jesse on April 19, 2009, 11:08:41 pm: That looks really great Manny. You do some nice work. I like the originality of the tips. I haven't seen that before. I take it guava isn't affected badly by the humidity? Looks great unbraced.
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: mullet on April 19, 2009, 11:39:09 pm: Nice looking bow, Manny. I think it's cool the way you did the tips.
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: Bushman452 on April 19, 2009, 11:47:48 pm: Quote from: sulphur on April 19, 2009, 09:58:52 pm
got any elk on those islands or wate buffalo?? awesome bow.
In Hawaii the closest thing to elk is axis deer and the closest thing to buffalo is feral cattle. Sorry.
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: Rich Saffold on April 20, 2009, 01:48:35 am: That is so cool Manny, and I know I have never seen that done to a tip before..I'm betting you get first place on that one.
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: ricktrojanowski on April 20, 2009, 06:49:44 am: Great looking bow. The profile looks awesome, and the detail work is outstanding. Job well done.
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: Pappy on April 20, 2009, 07:34:33 am: Good looking bow,very well done. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: GregB on April 20, 2009, 08:47:01 am: Great looking bow Manny, nice original tips and I like the grip as well. :)
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: Gordon on April 20, 2009, 09:58:02 am: That bow is drop-dead gorgeous Manny. You've raised the bar with that one. What sort of finish are you putting on the skins?
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 20, 2009, 02:38:12 pm: Thanks Guys I'm going for a morning hunt, I'll take the rest of the pictures when i get back this evening.

Gordon, I finished her with 4 coats of TRU OIL and then 2 coats of Semi-gloss spray Poly

...Yeah I too like the skins running over the overlays ;D ;D
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: Ryano on April 20, 2009, 02:46:44 pm: Nice bow Manny. You sure like them Heavy bows don't ya....
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Post by: Kent D. on April 20, 2009, 04:42:15 pm: Excellent work. That is one beautiful bow. I love it.
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Post by: brownhillboy on April 20, 2009, 05:41:21 pm: Absolutely gorgeous! I really like how you did the tips too. It looks deadly!
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Post by: The Burnt Hill Archer on April 20, 2009, 06:23:54 pm: nice an clean Manny. excellent work man. cant wait to see the money shot!

Phil
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: huntinoly on April 20, 2009, 08:16:21 pm: WOW, great looking bow, I like the unbraced profile. Bet its a shooter. Greg
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 21, 2009, 08:58:06 pm: Quote from: Ryano on April 20, 2009, 02:46:44 pm
Nice bow Manny. You sure like them Heavy bows don't ya....

Ho yeah, the other week I had a bit of a wrist injury, so I picked up a 60 pounder felt like I was shooting a toy bow ;D can shoot mid 90 pounders pretty decently, but the 75- 80 pounds is what I really like, can shoot all day or shoot from being sitting and cold for hours.

...weather came in yesterday, and still raining today, hopefully it'll clear up soon so I can take the rest of the pictures.

Thanks burnie, brown.., Phil, huntinoly
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: Keenan on April 22, 2009, 10:03:38 pm: Great looking bow Manny. profile looks awesome as well as the skins. Can't wait to see the braced and full draw. Congratulations
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 22, 2009, 11:36:00 pm: Thanks Keenan, ......just got around to take the final shots

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/001-1-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/002-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/003-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 22, 2009, 11:37:51 pm: (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/008-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/005-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/006-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/007-1-1.jpg)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/NorthShoreLB/DR%20flatbow/009-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: Timo on April 22, 2009, 11:57:41 pm: Sweet manny!
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: Shaun on April 23, 2009, 01:35:26 am: Outstanding! You sure let the bow out of that guava tree.
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 23, 2009, 05:07:13 am: Hey Shaun howzit ? ....thanks.

Timo thanks :)
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: medicinewheel on April 23, 2009, 06:53:43 am: Manny I think your bows are outstanding. And this one is outstanding among your bows!!!
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: Barrage on April 23, 2009, 10:36:35 am: Nice looking bow Manny.
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: Keenan on April 23, 2009, 11:16:47 am: Very nice Manny, but you forgot to smile ;D,,,,,,,Tiller looks great!
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: OldBow on April 23, 2009, 12:16:18 pm: It is indeed quite the bow. When you say "this is youir best", then this is one fantastic bow because I each one of your past bows was your best. >:D
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 23, 2009, 02:43:41 pm: Thanks fellas,....the more I shoot her, the more I realise how real good she turned out.
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: Dano on April 23, 2009, 03:13:26 pm: OUTSTANDING!!!
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: Kegan on April 23, 2009, 06:31:40 pm: She is a beauty Manny. Can't wait to hear about how you nailed the biggest boar of your carreer with it in the coming months :).
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 24, 2009, 03:52:34 am: Thanks Dano.

Kegan, with my record of late, .......porkers are sleeping safe :D :D
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: Kegan on April 24, 2009, 10:19:37 am: Nawww, I think that with all our praise the pigs will here it and come in to investigate ;)
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 24, 2009, 11:00:12 pm: Hope they hang around long enougth :D
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: Kegan on April 25, 2009, 02:39:37 pm: I'm sure they will. They'll come in for a close up of those tips, and then they'll as for a full draw so they can admire the tiller. Of course you'll have to let them see it from all angles, and being a snappy shooter I'm sure they won't even notice that you released ;D
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: 0209 on April 26, 2009, 10:09:09 am: Nomadic Pirate....sent a PM.
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: whitewoodshunter on April 26, 2009, 12:18:24 pm: In the full draw pics it looks lie your draw and anchor is different in each one? Must be hard to shoot accurate!!! ??? ???
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 26, 2009, 02:14:01 pm: Quote from: whitewoodshunter on April 26, 2009, 12:18:24 pm
In the full draw pics it looks lie your draw and anchor is different in each one? Must be hard to shoot accurate!!! ??? ???

:D :D :D :D .., .......ever considered I might have a cheap camera that makes it hard to time my draw with the self timer ?

....never claimed to be a crack shot, but critters don't end up too happy if the came into my shooting range ;) ....BTW, if you want to see how I really ancor all you have to do is go check my shooting videos in th shooting forum,...this pictures where to show the bow not to shoot :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: whitewoodshunter on April 26, 2009, 04:48:19 pm: Didn't realize you took the pics yourself. LOl ;D ;D ;D Nice bow though. Good tiller..
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: Ghost Dog on April 26, 2009, 11:43:53 pm: Manny, that is just too sweet! You are a great bowyer.
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 27, 2009, 06:00:38 am: Hey Bob, how you doing ? ...thanks, I'm learning more and more every day,......# 50 is coming up, I'm looking for a special tree for you lefty shooter.
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: gutpile on April 27, 2009, 11:17:13 am: Manny I been watching your progress and buddy you have got it down now..that Guava looks like some awesome bow wood...and you seem to do it justice every time..sweet bow bro...gut
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: Ghost Dog on April 27, 2009, 09:34:02 pm: Hey Manny, I am doing very well. It has been interesting watching you progress as a bowyer. You have a true "signature" appearance and style to your bows, which I have seen and come to appreciate in just a handful of well established bowyers. I think it has something to do with passion and commitment. Very cool.
Title: Re: Natural D/R, GUAVA flatbow,....braced & full drawn
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 28, 2009, 06:47:17 am: Thanks Gut, appreciated.

Getting there Bob, .....getting there ;D