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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Bowman on November 07, 2012, 03:05:35 pm

Title: Elm flatbow
Post by: Bowman on November 07, 2012, 03:05:35 pm
Here's  a new flatbow. Wytch elm. 55#-28. 67" ntn. Horn nock overlays. Hempgrip and artificial sinew. Small reflex in the tips. Nice target bow. Brown leather dye on the back.
(http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac186/bj-ronn/658.jpg)
(http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac186/bj-ronn/656.jpg)
(http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac186/bj-ronn/655.jpg)
(http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac186/bj-ronn/654.jpg)
(http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac186/bj-ronn/653.jpg)
I will shoew you a full picture draw sooner.

:-)
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Post by: danny f on November 07, 2012, 03:09:48 pm
nice bow it looks like yew with the brown dye on it.
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Post by: Dictionary on November 07, 2012, 06:31:23 pm
Very nice, simple elm flatbow.
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Post by: lesken2011 on November 07, 2012, 07:46:53 pm
Cool bow and nice handle wrap!! 8)
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Post by: Matt Heppe on November 07, 2012, 07:57:10 pm
Love this bow. Not fancy, classy.
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Post by: Dvshunter on November 07, 2012, 08:10:15 pm
Very nice clean bow. Well done.
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Post by: killir duck on November 07, 2012, 08:36:27 pm
nice!!
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Post by: Jim Davis on November 07, 2012, 10:10:33 pm
How wide are the limbs? How much, if any, string follow?


Jim Davis
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Post by: Keenan on November 07, 2012, 10:15:57 pm
Nice looking bow. Congratulations
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Post by: BowEd on November 07, 2012, 10:38:33 pm
I like it.Bet it pulls smooth as silk.
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Post by: Badly Bent on November 07, 2012, 10:39:35 pm
Sweet looking bow, I like it Bowman!
Greg
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Post by: Holten101 on November 08, 2012, 06:37:51 am
I love it:-). That design seems to go very well with wych elm in my experience (I assume it is stiff handled).

I especially like the stained back.

Cheers

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Post by: SA on November 08, 2012, 03:44:53 pm
very nice bow,clean and simple,really like those tips. can't wait for the full draw.
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Post by: Markus on November 08, 2012, 07:53:12 pm
Ja, Ja  fin bue har do skutt elg. Markus. 8)
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Post by: Bowman on November 09, 2012, 06:31:27 am
Ikke lov å skyte elg i Norge med bue. :-\ :-)
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Post by: soy on November 09, 2012, 07:23:50 am
Whatever that means ??? Nice piece o elm ;)
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Post by: Bowman on November 09, 2012, 08:38:56 am
Thanks.  :D
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Post by: Eastman on November 09, 2012, 09:28:00 am
I love it :) beauty and simpliity
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Post by: Holten101 on November 09, 2012, 09:32:28 am
Whatever that means ??? Nice piece o elm ;)

Ill translate;-)
"Ja, Ja  fin bue har do skutt elg. Markus."

Yes, yes...nice bow, did you shoot moose?. Markus

"Ikke lov å skyte elg i Norge med bue.  :-)"

No, hunting moose with a bow is not allowed in Norway.


In scandinavia bow hunting is only allowed in Denmark, and then only for small game (this includes Roedeer). Sweeden is currently working on introducing a danish model, but Norway seems to hesitate with regards to bowhunting....maybe our norwegian friends care to elaborate on this;-)?

And sorry....I didnt mean to hijack the thread....I just find legislation on bowhunting important.

In the future bows like this one, might be pictured with a dead moose.....I hope so at least:-)

Awsome bow:-)

Cheers
Title: Re: Elm flatbow
Post by: Bowman on November 09, 2012, 10:17:43 am
Thanks. I'ts okay for me. You did not interupt anything. :-) Hunting with bow and arrow is not legal in Norway, but it can be. The Norwegian Government are working with that case. Maybe we can shoot elk with bow in the future. The Norwegian rules are strict. You have to practice a lot.  :-)
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Post by: rps3 on November 09, 2012, 10:48:48 am
Nice bow, and thanks for reminding me how good we have it here.
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Post by: JW_Halverson on November 09, 2012, 02:53:54 pm
I find it odd that two cultures that have defended themselves gloriously with their bows fail to allow their use for hunting...both Great Britian and Norway. 

Bowman, thank you for another wonderful example of your skills as a bowyer!  That's a thing of beauty.  I, too would love to see you with a moose in the photo!
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Post by: Bowman on November 09, 2012, 03:18:55 pm
I find it odd that two cultures that have defended themselves gloriously with their bows fail to allow their use for hunting...both Great Britian and Norway. 

Bowman, thank you for another wonderful example of your skills as a bowyer!  That's a thing of beauty.  I, too would love to see you with a moose in the photo!

<thank you JW. Thanks for your compliments. I have some other bows too , but have to take more pictures. It's rainy and foggy outside. Real norwegian fall. Must take pictures inside the house.  :-) You live in Dakota? I'm planning to visit USA during summer of 2014. 3 weeks. I want to see New York, grand canyon and something wild west. Deadwood?  ;D Maybe Dakota is a good choice. Thats Sioux land, isn't it? On of my favourite tribes. :-)
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Post by: randman on November 09, 2012, 09:07:58 pm
Very nice bow! What I can see of it anyway................coughmoney shotcough!       >:D
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Post by: JW_Halverson on November 11, 2012, 07:24:27 pm
Absolutely, Bowman.  We have the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, several Native American Reservations, lots of museums, Deadwood and Wild Bill Hickock's gravesite. 

If you come this way, stay here with me and I will show you all the sights.  I might even make lutefisk for you!   >:D
Title: Re: Elm flatbow
Post by: Bowman on November 12, 2012, 03:56:11 am
Thank you. :-) Sooner or later I'll visit Dakota. :-)
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Post by: Bowman on November 12, 2012, 05:56:42 pm
Absolutely, Bowman.  We have the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, several Native American Reservations, lots of museums, Deadwood and Wild Bill Hickock's gravesite. 

If you come this way, stay here with me and I will show you all the sights.  I might even make lutefisk for you!   >:D

Thank you JW_ :-) Thank you for your hospitality. I look forward to visit Dakota. We keep in touch. I'm allergic to fish. ;D You can make one of these big steaks instead. I'll bring some norwegian liquer. "akevitt" Thats real stuff. :-)
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Post by: JW_Halverson on November 12, 2012, 10:02:49 pm
Bring that "water of life" and I will make sure you get your fill of venison, elk, or buffalo steaks.  For that matter, I will even do a little research and see if we can scare up a moderately priced buffalo hunt for you. 

Maybe we will even take a drive to Bowman, North Dakota and have your picture taken with the sign with your username on it!