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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: n2huntn on March 18, 2010, 02:46:57 pm

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Post by: n2huntn on March 18, 2010, 02:46:57 pm
One sweet Shooter.
1/4 sawn Elm back plus 1/4 sawn Black Walnut belly plus Half Eyes endless generosity and patience equals one sweet shooting bow.
60" tip to tip , 50# @ 27". Vey quiet , soft release, and light in the hand. I have a second one glued up now, 53" Ash backed Red Oak, will shoot for 45-50 at @ 27".
Rich walked me through the whole deal and even resized the photos for me, heck of a guy..Thanks Rich.
Jeff

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Post by: Josh on March 18, 2010, 02:49:57 pm
Nice bow that came out great!   :) 
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 18, 2010, 03:00:53 pm
Looks great! That half eye is quite a bowyer! Jawge
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Post by: KenH on March 18, 2010, 06:19:08 pm
Good job!  You've done Maestro Rich proud there, Jeff!  Nice looking Møllegabet!
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Post by: rileyconcrete on March 18, 2010, 06:30:57 pm
Sweet Molle.  I love it.  that Rich is one good guy.  He has helped me alot also.  Great job on a fine bow.

Tell
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Post by: sailordad on March 18, 2010, 08:36:19 pm
looks good

however, could you have found a wall with a little less distraction for the full draw pic
the wife was curious on that  ;)
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Post by: n2huntn on March 18, 2010, 09:24:56 pm
Thanks for  all the kind words, it was a very enjoyable build.
N2
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Post by: profsaffel on March 18, 2010, 10:10:30 pm
Nice... I'd never considered the M-style bow until I saw so many great looking specimens on this site. And yes, that Rich is a super swell guy. Probably one of the nicest and most helpful 'strangers' I've never formally met.  :D
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Post by: n2huntn on March 18, 2010, 10:22:10 pm
Thats the thing about this site, so many people with skills and willingness to share , and ideas too.
N2
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Post by: okiecountryboy on March 19, 2010, 12:09:48 am
Everyone
That is why I love PA. Even if you have never made anything like this before, there is 10 lifetimes of help and experience on these pages!!!
I know they have been patient with me.  Not easy to do... ;D ;D ;D
Ron
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Post by: HoBow on March 19, 2010, 01:00:50 am
Nice bow!  I'm interested in seeing some pics of the snakey bow to the right of the fireplace.  That looks crazy!
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Post by: Pappy on March 19, 2010, 06:14:34 am
Great looking bow.Very nice work. :)
   Pappy
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Post by: DanaM on March 19, 2010, 07:45:37 am
Great looking bow, well done eh :)
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Post by: Parnell on March 19, 2010, 09:08:07 am
Very nice bow.  I love the way that they shoot, I hope it brings you good luck!
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Post by: half eye on March 19, 2010, 10:19:13 am
N2,
      Very sweet, you did a fine job and I really like the contrast in the wood. One question though.......did not know there was Vikings around where ya live eh? ;D
Rich
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Post by: youngbowyer33 on March 19, 2010, 11:18:10 am
tiller is awesome!nice bow
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Post by: Frode on March 19, 2010, 10:28:32 pm
Jeff, Very Nice!

Quote from: half eye on March 19, 2010, 10:19:13 am
did not know there was Vikings around where ya live eh? ;D
Rich

We are everywhere!
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Post by: OldBow on March 19, 2010, 10:51:02 pm
This is a serious contender for March Laminated Bows of the Month. You've got every reason to be really proud of this one!
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Post by: Dad on March 20, 2010, 12:35:10 am
Looks Great Jeff....I am impressed!!!!
Scott P.
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Post by: Keenan on March 20, 2010, 04:38:28 am
 That came out great, I've still going to have to give that style a try. Very nicely done, Congratulations