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I had an idea last night about the yew board being given away. . . I was too late. SOOOOOO,
Here's the plan if I can get some other bowyers to chip in.
Bamboo backed, osage or yew, right and left handed, R/D, 50 #s, 64", exotic handle, power lam and underlays.
I'll supply the bamboo and do the glue up if others will donate the other parts.
Then we could pass it around, tillering and finishing, etc. All done with build along pics for a thread on the TradGang. Getting it done in time for the auction.
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Sounds like a great idea Mike. Wish I was good enough to help but the only thing I can think of that I could do to contribute would be a leather overlay and/or shelf for the handle. You know, the super glue and leather type I do. Of course it would probably get covered up with a leather wrap....
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I'm a bit short on materials to donate but would be glad to help with tillering.... Terry
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Hey, maybe the handle could be several contrasting lams or something pretty that you wouldn't wanna cover up and Dave could do some double rests that blend down into what looks like leather side inserts and maybe there's a checkering or carving expert among us to dress up the wood part of the riser? See where this is going? Be creative!
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I'd be glad to do the finish work. I can also apply snake skins then do the finish work. Of course, that would hide the beautiful boo. Let me know. CK
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Littlefeather, how about skins from the grip tapering to the first node? and maybe a slab of antler on the back of the riser, could look like ivory. Then the skrimshaw!!
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I have snakewood. I only have a piece about a foot long, 2" wide and maybe 3/32" thick. It would make beautiful handle overlay material. I'll donate it. CK
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