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Title: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: OldBow on May 05, 2010, 12:21:48 pm: Congratulations to Josh Baty of Fultondale, Alabama
His Copperhead Snake Skin Decorated Osage Wins April Self Bow of the Month
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,18981.0.html
From Josh:Well, i am through taking my time with this one. I spent more time on this one than I have any other bow so far... Osage with Copperhead skins, 65" NtN, 52# @ 28". Started with around 1.5 inches of reflex and after shooting it in it sits dead flat. 10 coats of tru oil lightly sanded between each coat after the first 5, then one coat of satin Poly to cut the shine... This is the first bow I have ever used snakeskins on and I want to thank Gordon for the wonderful Hazelnut Buildalong which helped me a bunch with the skins. I think it turned out pretty good, I love the way it shoots and I think that is all that really matters anyway... It's just a bonus it turned out pretty.

From you folks:
"Lookin' good Josh. Nice work." -Ranger B
"beautiful! love the skins, love the tips, love the tiller, heck... Ill just say i love the bow eh? " -Aries
"that is a work of art " -david w.
"Man, that looks real good Josh! Great job on your first skin job. Them's some big copperheads." -Okie
"josh you have turned into a real pro , thats a beautiful bow , finish work is awesome !! have fun shooting " -ken75

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Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: El Destructo on May 05, 2010, 12:26:37 pm: Yes Sir.....Dat be Da Bow I voted for...Man can I pick em.... ;D
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Post by: Josh on May 05, 2010, 12:27:21 pm: Awesome Thanks Mike! :)
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Post by: NTD on May 05, 2010, 01:01:07 pm: Yep, I usually pick at least one winner but both my votes won this month. Congrats Josh it's a fine bow!
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: Josh on May 05, 2010, 01:04:16 pm: Thanks Nate, I wasn't expecting to ever win BOM but I always hoped... :) This is really cool! :)
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: El Destructo on May 05, 2010, 01:05:55 pm: Quote from: Josh on May 05, 2010, 12:27:21 pm
Awesome Thanks Mike! :)

Dude....I seen how talented you are this last weekend....I wish I was as talented at Your young age....make me envious..... >:D
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: DanaM on May 05, 2010, 01:38:02 pm: Congrats Josh :)
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Post by: uwe on May 05, 2010, 02:50:07 pm: Wasn`t easy to win the contest among those other beauties!
Congrats from Uwe
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: Parnell on May 05, 2010, 03:07:48 pm: Well deserved, congratulations!
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Post by: Josh on May 05, 2010, 03:10:05 pm: Thanks Dana! :)

thanks Uwe! :)

thanks Parnell! :)
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: Cooper on May 05, 2010, 03:22:49 pm: Fantastic bow, congratulations
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Post by: Barrage on May 05, 2010, 04:08:54 pm: Congrats Josh. This one definitely was a stand out.
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: medicinewheel on May 05, 2010, 04:21:54 pm: Congrats Josh!
Well deserved win!
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: Postman on May 05, 2010, 06:11:30 pm: Way to go - congrats on the gorgeous bow and win!
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: FlintWalker on May 05, 2010, 07:22:39 pm: That's what I thought ::) ;D
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Post by: Josh on May 05, 2010, 07:48:03 pm: Thanks Cooper, Barrage, Frank, Postman, and Shannon! :) :) :)
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Post by: DanaM on May 05, 2010, 08:35:13 pm: Still think you need a haircut, dang long haired hippie ;) :D :o
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Post by: Timo on May 05, 2010, 09:00:33 pm: Nice goin Josh! Was really good to meet you last weekend also. Looking forward to seeing your next project.
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: Josh on May 05, 2010, 09:14:08 pm: LOL Dana, twice a week isn't frequent enough on the haircuts, eh?

Thanks Timo it was great meeting you too!! ;D I still want to get some osage board from you when I get my finances squared up from the Classic. I wish I coulda got them at the Classic to save on shipping. :)
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: Ranger B on May 05, 2010, 09:17:19 pm: Congrats Josh. A very well deserved win with a beautiful piece of art. Jimmy
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: yazoo on May 05, 2010, 09:37:36 pm: great looking bow.. thats some clean osage and I really like those copperheads,, keep up the good work,,mike mcguire
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: Josh on May 05, 2010, 11:54:44 pm: Thanks so much Ranger B and Mike!

Hey Mike this was some of your Osage, I am definitely very satisfied with it you guys rock when it comes to some of the best Osage in the Country.
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Post by: ken75 on May 06, 2010, 12:10:20 am: beautiful bow josh ! congrats !
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Post by: bowkee on May 06, 2010, 04:54:48 am: Good Bow Josh :)
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Post by: Josh on May 06, 2010, 11:22:41 am: Thanks Ken and Bowkee! :)
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Post by: mox1968 on May 06, 2010, 12:20:32 pm: congrats josh,a great looking bow and a well deserved bow of the month!!those snakeskins just set the whole thing off perfectly.its a pity there are no snakes in ireland ha ha.
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: Mark Anderson on May 06, 2010, 12:47:33 pm: Much deserved win. Beautiful bow, great job.
Mark
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Post by: John K on May 06, 2010, 01:41:38 pm: Congrats on a great bow Josh !
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: Josh on May 06, 2010, 01:49:55 pm: Thanks Mox, Commadore, and John! I am really honored and humbled that one of MY bows could gain so much recognition... I just started building them around a year and a half ago and if it weren't for this awesome wealth of knowledge that I gleaned from the pages of the Magazine and from the talented bowyers on this message board, I never would have been able to build this bow. Thanks again to everyone who has ever asked a question, posted an answer to a question, or posted pics of their work... without all this it is hard for a beginner to make a bow. Thanks again. :) -josh baty
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: HatchA on May 06, 2010, 02:06:29 pm: Very much deserved, Josh!! Beautiful bow!
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: oneeye on May 06, 2010, 04:32:38 pm: Looks like twins for April. You did a great job on this one! it had my vote. Scott
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: osage outlaw on May 06, 2010, 08:42:46 pm: Incredible looking bow. Copperheads on osage is a great combination.
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: Pappy on May 07, 2010, 12:46:35 pm: Nice job Josh,I knew that was a winner from the start.Just beautiful.
Pappy
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: Josh on May 07, 2010, 12:58:07 pm: Thanks Oneeye, you had mine too, LOL

Thanks Osage Outlaw, I think the combination looks great too. I really want to try the diamondbacks on my next one though, I like that combo too. :)

Thanks Pappy! that means alot coming from you because you turn out some very beautiful osage bows yourself. :)
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: BearG on May 07, 2010, 03:49:35 pm: Great looking bow Josh. Now don't go running with that in your hands.
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: Jesse on May 07, 2010, 10:46:17 pm: You deserve it Josh. Great job :)
Title: Re: Josh wins April Self BOM
Post by: ricktrojanowski on May 09, 2010, 10:39:30 pm: Congrats Josh. Well deserved, that was a fine bow.