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Title: Tri-Lam ELB
Post by: adb on October 01, 2010, 01:56:47 pm
New tri-lam ELB. Ash back, purpleheart core, osage belly. 64#@29". 75" NtN. Rawhide backed, with some special artwork done by my wife, Linda. This bow was a gift to a good friend, who helped us build a cabin this summer.

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Post by: adb on October 01, 2010, 02:05:57 pm
A few more pics. The bow took 1" of set.

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Post by: adb on October 01, 2010, 02:12:40 pm
I also made my friend a hip quiver, and a dozen arrows with hand cut turkey feathers. The quiver has his family crest tooled in the top.

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Post by: John K on October 01, 2010, 02:14:17 pm
Very nice Adam, the tiller looks great, nice gift for you'r friend !
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Post by: HoBow on October 01, 2010, 03:08:29 pm
Very nice- across the board.  What was the artwork on the rawhide done with? 
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Post by: swamp yeti on October 01, 2010, 03:50:37 pm
That is some beautiful work.
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Post by: Thwackaddict on October 01, 2010, 04:13:11 pm
Very nice bow as well as quiver and arrows.He should be delighted with those!!
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Post by: adb on October 01, 2010, 04:19:05 pm
Quote from: jeffutley57 on October 01, 2010, 03:08:29 pm
Very nice- across the board.  What was the artwork on the rawhide done with? 

My wife made a stencil, transferred it onto the bow with carbon paper, and then drew over it with a very fine point sharpie permanent marker.
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Post by: Del the cat on October 01, 2010, 04:54:26 pm
Handsome bow, I'll bet that's smooth and fast.
Del
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Post by: Ifrit617 on October 01, 2010, 06:20:12 pm
That is one beautiful bow. I really like the arrows and quiver too. I bet your friend will love it.
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Post by: SA on October 01, 2010, 11:26:32 pm
very cool, like that arrow on it.
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Post by: adb on October 03, 2010, 06:22:21 am
Thanks, guys, I appreciate the compliments!  ;D
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Post by: medicinewheel on October 03, 2010, 06:43:41 pm
Nice bow, tiller looks great!
Like the paint job!
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Post by: Pappy on October 04, 2010, 07:43:18 am
Beautiful bow,I like it all. Quiver is sweet also.  :)
   Pappy
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Post by: Shooter on October 04, 2010, 05:24:30 pm
Beautiful work. True craftsmanship all around.
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Post by: PeteC on October 04, 2010, 09:24:27 pm
That bow looks great. Good job. God Bless
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Post by: mullet on October 04, 2010, 10:48:44 pm
Beautiful bow and set, Adam. excellant tiller also.
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Post by: ken75 on October 05, 2010, 07:14:04 pm
nice work adb , inspiring
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Post by: backgardenbowyer on October 05, 2010, 07:41:00 pm
beautiful tiller, great job all round
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Post by: Lombard on October 05, 2010, 08:37:38 pm
Very nice set of archery tackle, and what a cool way to say thanks.
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Post by: adb on October 06, 2010, 12:16:59 pm
Thanks for the kind words, everyone!  ;D
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Post by: Josh on October 06, 2010, 12:35:19 pm
Very nice bow, Adam.  I would LOVE to see a close up lateral view of one of the limbs to see the colors of the laminations better. I bet that combo looks really sweet.  Tiller and the arrows and quiver all look nice too.  Do ya need another cabin built? I'll help for one of those, LOL.  Got it bookmarked for Backed Bows in the BOM contest too.  :)
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Post by: bowmo on October 06, 2010, 12:51:45 pm
Good lookin' bow man.
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Post by: medicinewheel on October 06, 2010, 03:10:02 pm
Adam, one question: 75" ntn...how far would you pull this one??
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Post by: Badger on October 06, 2010, 03:24:03 pm
  Very nice, tiller is exceptional, I still find myself never satisfied with my elb tillers. Steve
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Post by: adb on October 06, 2010, 05:29:16 pm
Quote from: medicinewheel on October 06, 2010, 03:10:02 pm
Adam, one question: 75" ntn...how far would you pull this one??
I tillered it out to 30", but I have made similar and heavier bows that I've tillered to 31-32". I have a very similar bow I just finished... ash/purpleheart/osage, that is 105#@30". This one doesn't have a rawhide backing.
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Post by: adb on October 06, 2010, 05:32:40 pm
Quote from: Badger on October 06, 2010, 03:24:03 pm
  Very nice, tiller is exceptional, I still find myself never satisfied with my elb tillers. Steve
I agree. I think tillering a full compass ELB is harder than making a stiff handled elliptically tillered flatbow.
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Post by: n2huntn on November 02, 2010, 02:00:52 am
I love your work , inspiring.
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Post by: okiecountryboy on November 02, 2010, 02:12:08 am
adb
That is one fine set of huntin gear.
Was that a log cabin? I swing a real mean axe ;D
Good job!
Ron
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Post by: Parnell on November 02, 2010, 11:49:23 am
Excellent craftsmanship.  Really like the Celtic pattern stuff on the set.  It's a nice touch.