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Offline beetlebailey1977

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1140 on: July 31, 2014, 01:51:38 pm »
I received my bow from IdahoMatt.........man it is a sweet little set that he sent me.  I will get some pictures up next week of it.  I go back to work tomorrow.  Didn't post this sooner because I work weekends and we went a vacation the first of this week.  Thank you again Matt.
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1141 on: July 31, 2014, 08:46:39 pm »
I so glad you like it.  The black lines on the arrows are at 25" but left them longer to be used out of more bows.  Can't wait to see your pics.
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1142 on: August 02, 2014, 05:32:23 pm »
Finishing up #2 this weekend with expectations to ship Monday. Need to make a new string. Never did find any FF so I'll send it w/ a B50 and add 2 more coats of Truoil. Also going to try to get the leather wrap to shrink a little tighter. Any suggestions for shrinkage?

59" NTN, rawhide tip overlays, cork built up handle with deer leather wrap, and let's say 50@28

Sorry for the full draw pic. Had to use the timer and got tired of trying to get in focus.
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Offline bubby

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1143 on: August 02, 2014, 07:19:49 pm »
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,39604.0.html
have you tried this fred, bow is looking good
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1144 on: August 02, 2014, 07:52:48 pm »
 :laugh: bubby, that's the way I laid it out to begin but the leather was too stiff and tight so I soaked and stretched it thinking it would conform back. I'm setting it next to the A/C vent overnight too see if it doesn't conform. If not I'll redo in the morning.
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1145 on: August 02, 2014, 07:54:50 pm »
Quote from: bubby on August 02, 2014, 07:19:49 pm
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,39604.0.html
have you tried this fred, bow is looking good

Bubby, that is nothing but cheating!  Not only that, but I have shamelessly stolen the technique!  I have also found that if I start with leather that is a little large, I can dampen it and spend a few minutes stretching it every which way before I cut it out.  If I hustle and sew it damn, it will shrinkfit nicely.  Just be sure you use decent leather that won't pull out the stitches.
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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1146 on: August 02, 2014, 08:07:42 pm »
jdub if ya ain't ceatin' ya ain't trying >:D
Fred on real heavy leather I've cut it out, soak the crap out of it and, starting in the middle wrap it with some 1/8" nylon rope nice and tight, then let it dry, it comes out a nice tight fit and you get a cool pattern in the leather
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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1147 on: August 02, 2014, 08:16:08 pm »
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Offline doulosparachristos

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1148 on: August 02, 2014, 08:39:17 pm »
Dang that's one beautiful piece of wood right there. I think the handle looks great as is to be honest, and that tiller is very pleasing on the eyes. Good job!
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1149 on: August 02, 2014, 08:47:19 pm »
I have stolen that technique, too, Bubby!  I found some really neat braided cord that I can't wait to use with that leather embossing technique.
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1150 on: August 06, 2014, 04:29:25 pm »
Shipped mine right after lunch. Should reach it's destination Saturday.
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1151 on: August 06, 2014, 04:54:36 pm »
Very cool Fred someone should have a great weekend :)
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1152 on: August 06, 2014, 05:18:03 pm »
Great looking bow Fred.

How many days left gentleman?
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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1153 on: August 06, 2014, 05:57:44 pm »
PD, thank you for your help on the tiller on this one. Couldn't have done it without you.
I also want to tell all of you that I thoroughly enjoyed working on these bows for the trade. My only hope is that the bow is as worthy as my recipient. When I first found out who my victim was I cringed and was all but wishing it could have been another newbie like myself. I'm keeping fingers crossed and hope it meets expectations. Parts of the bow were uncharted territory for me. 
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Re: 2014 bow trade works in progress
« Reply #1154 on: August 06, 2014, 06:08:52 pm »
9 days pearlie
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