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Offline bushboy

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #450 on: July 19, 2017, 12:12:12 pm »
been hanging out with my son in the icu.hope this one makes the grade?the profile is before shooting in.the top limb has taken a bit of set.
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Offline stuckinthemud

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #451 on: July 19, 2017, 04:51:57 pm »
More than good enough! Hope your son makes a swift recovery
« Last Edit: July 20, 2017, 02:32:00 am by stuckinthemud »
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #452 on: July 19, 2017, 06:56:44 pm »
Looks great BB!
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Offline DuBois

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #453 on: July 20, 2017, 08:34:28 am »
Looks real good to me.
Best wishes to your boy.
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #454 on: July 20, 2017, 12:37:54 pm »
Everyone's projects are looking awesome.
My yew bow is pulling very heavy around 27".
Last week I fitted the horn caps with side nocks, and I'm
hoping to finish tillering this weekend. I started a new job a few weeks ago
and my summer has been super busy.
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Offline DuBois

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #455 on: July 20, 2017, 03:53:51 pm »
I don't mind if it's just a little heavy Mr. Wizard  :BB >:D

So I got busy and pulled out a couple o projects that are plans c and d. Not sure what is better really so I figured I'd throw pics of them on here and see what you all think.

L to R
Buckthorn, ERC and sinew, lilac, and ash sapling

Side profile pic is reverse order.
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Offline tattoo dave

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #456 on: July 23, 2017, 08:17:40 am »
Everybody's making some good progress it looks like. Hope your boy is better soon Bushboy!

July's goodie box is on the way. Should be there Tuesday or Wednesday.

My maple board bow broke a tip off. I also have a stiff handle laminate in the works which is uncommon for , the stiff handle that is. I'll be starting a third bow here soon, just for insurance purposes. Keep up the good work everyone!

Tattoo Dave
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Offline DuBois

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #457 on: July 23, 2017, 03:32:57 pm »
Anybody have a preference?
Too bad about the busted tip Dave.
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Offline stuckinthemud

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #458 on: July 23, 2017, 03:53:03 pm »
I'd love to see how the ERC and sinew turns out, but the lilac looks really nice as well.  Sorry bout the tip Dave, it sucks when one lets go.
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Offline gfugal

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #459 on: July 23, 2017, 04:12:51 pm »
+1 to what stuck said
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Offline penderbender

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #460 on: July 23, 2017, 04:21:30 pm »
I really like the lilac, and the ash next. I'm sure whatever you come up with will be great. Stink about the tip Dave. What's the laminate made up of? I got some more pics to put up tonight of the yew, and some of the hazel. Cheers- Brendan
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Offline penderbender

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #461 on: July 23, 2017, 09:53:09 pm »
Got the yew back 83# @30. (First pic) It wants to be a heavy bow. I might keep it as my first warbow. Not sure yet. And the hazel is back to about 60#@ 27" (2nd pic) i think i am going to toast the belly a bit on it. It looks like there is a hinge about a foot from the top tip, but it was really just the hump on the back/angle of the pic. I have since narrowed/ thinned the tips and it rounds off nicley. The plum has been heat treated, but need a little re-tiller. Pics to come. Cheers- Brendan
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Offline gfugal

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #462 on: July 24, 2017, 12:21:16 am »
I really like the yew. It looks like a good ELB type. I also like how heavy it is. The hazel is looking good too.
« Last Edit: July 24, 2017, 12:25:57 am by gfugal »
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Greg,
No risk, no gain. Expand the mold and try new things.

Offline Gaur

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #463 on: July 24, 2017, 08:14:49 am »
Hi all.  I'm still here.  Your bows are looking good.   Been busy traveling but will get to work on my trade bow here now.  Have Osage and yew staves
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Offline DuBois

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Re: Fred Arnold 2017 Bow Trade, progress updates, questions and chat
« Reply #464 on: July 24, 2017, 09:46:22 am »
Brendan, those are all lookin good!
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