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Offline Josh B

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #15 on: December 12, 2015, 12:11:34 am »
Absolutely outstanding in all regards Sir!  But then I would expect no less.  Josh
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Offline sieddy

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #16 on: December 12, 2015, 02:20:09 am »
Outstanding. I look forward to seeing the other one now!  :)
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #17 on: December 12, 2015, 02:54:18 am »
+1 to all the comments :)
Classy finish, I'm not usually a fan of staining and suchlike, but that has some class.
Del
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Offline chamookman

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #18 on: December 12, 2015, 03:42:22 am »
What can I add Greg, other than WOW ! Way cool Bud ! Bob
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Offline Jjpso

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #19 on: December 12, 2015, 04:13:51 am »
Very Nice bow, congratulations.
Could you please give me the handle and fades dimensions? It doesnt bend, correct?

Thanks and congratulations again

Joćo Pedro

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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #20 on: December 12, 2015, 07:35:48 am »
-Jjpso  -The fades are 1-7/16" wide and just under 5/8" thick. I didn't measure the handle but it is likely around 1-1/4" wide and around 3/4" or less deep before I padded it with cork and wrapped in cotton string. I do feel it bend in the handle, maybe not as much bend in the middle as a bendy handle bow should have though.

-Mike - Drop in anytime your in the neighborhood, we're always open for the nickel tour. :)
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #21 on: December 12, 2015, 07:41:05 am »
Perfect bow Greg. The color scheme and theme really caught my eye. I don't know how you do it my friend.
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Offline TimothyR

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #22 on: December 12, 2015, 07:48:12 am »
I love this bow. How thick was the cotton thread you used for the grip? I really like the grip!
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Offline BowEd

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #23 on: December 12, 2015, 07:51:58 am »
Very nice bow in all aspects.
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #24 on: December 12, 2015, 08:14:41 am »
Yet another beautiful Badly Bent bow,,,,,, ;) sweet
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #25 on: December 12, 2015, 08:15:22 am »
  Greg,
            A perfect bend...And yes I can use the word perfect here without anyone disagreeing...I already know that bow can whisper an arrow...That bow is bent Sir 8)...
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #26 on: December 12, 2015, 08:20:15 am »
You sure have those HHB bows figured out Greg.  That bow is a work of art. 
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Offline Hrothgar

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #27 on: December 12, 2015, 08:43:48 am »
Very unique, great finish!
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Offline rps3

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #28 on: December 12, 2015, 09:14:32 am »
You sure know how to bring out the best from a piece of wood.  Love it !
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Offline koan

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Re: Finished hop hornbeam bow
« Reply #29 on: December 12, 2015, 09:30:54 am »
I know with self bows that "perfect" is a matter of opinion....but dang man!..looks like one of those bows that you dont make, but "find" in the wood and freed...  Outsanding finish work to!.... Brian
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