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Offline hammertime

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Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« on: September 08, 2012, 11:34:46 pm »
Hello all...Thought I would share some projects I am finishing up from the summer.This character elm is 54"ntn 64#@24 of draw,sinew backed.I like how sraight arrow did his turkey bow but knew I would never have the patience for that so I just glued on some L.W. turkey feathers over the sinew,turned out purty cool I guess.Not a big fan of short bows(wait till you see my next bow) but this one was a challenge to make and it sure zips an arrow,even at that short draw.!Thanks for lookin-Hammertime

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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2012, 11:58:55 pm »
Having trouble with pics please hold...

Offline Newindian

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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2012, 12:07:49 am »
Look at this newbie, they just don't understand craftsmanship >:D ;)
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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2012, 12:32:26 am »
Wow looks really cool. Can't wait to see a full draw pic! I'm personally a fan of shorter bows, so far looks like you did a good job.
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Offline sharpend60

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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2012, 12:38:22 am »
I like asymmetry. So many bows I see are "perfect".

Long live asymmetry, character, and your own interpretation of "right"

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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2012, 12:46:25 am »
sorry computer meltdown...try again

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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2012, 12:48:46 am »
Thanks again for lookin

Offline hammertime

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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2012, 12:51:30 am »
last ones...

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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2012, 01:14:09 am »
  :) ::)

Offline Josh B

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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2012, 01:53:22 am »
Oh my!  I like that! That is some serious character!  I am very impressed with the tiller.  I would've pulled the last few hairs from my head trying to do that.  I had to look at it for quite some time to really see how well you did.  Very nice!  Josh

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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2012, 04:05:05 am »
WOAH! been a while since I saw something similar, great job! I like the way its snakes, very clean looking, looks like you took great care when finishing it.
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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2012, 05:36:33 am »
Wow, pretty extreme.. I expect you'll need a rest from 'character' after that baby!
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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2012, 09:29:36 am »
Wow! You could name that one Roller Coaster!! ;)
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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #13 on: September 09, 2012, 01:23:33 pm »
Thanks everyone!Yeah I really like the character,the other half of the log has even more twist and turns,should be fun and I have a snake skin for that one so cross your fingers.It shoots,so I am happy ;D.tung oil finish,osage tips and antler arrow rest-Hammertime

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Re: Character elm,sinew and turkey feathers
« Reply #14 on: September 09, 2012, 01:40:55 pm »
here,s a better pic...