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Title: My John Strunk "Twisted Yew" selfbow reward!
Post by: Ghost Dog on January 15, 2010, 04:51:00 PM
I was recently instrumental in saving my neighbor's house from burning down, at least that is how they see it. They wanted to do something nice for me, and knowing my love of selfbows, and specifically John Strunk's selfbows, they told me to call John and have him make me something special, although all of John's bows are special.

So here is it; Twisted Yew! 64", 55#@27", rawhide back, very dense growth rings,ELB nocks, and all sorts of character!!! It shoots fast and with authority.
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/ghostbow/IMG_0282.jpg)
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/ghostbow/IMG_0291.jpg)
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/ghostbow/IMG_0284.jpg)
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/ghostbow/IMG_0283.jpg)
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/ghostbow/IMG_0285.jpg)
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/ghostbow/IMG_0286.jpg)
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/ghostbow/IMG_0288.jpg)
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/ghostbow/IMG_0289.jpg)
Title: Re: My John Strunk "Twisted Yew" selfbow reward!
Post by: Frenchymanny on January 15, 2010, 04:53:00 PM
WOW, very nice!

And the knife looks good too  :)  :)  :)

F-Manny
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Post by: Ted Fry on January 15, 2010, 04:57:00 PM
Now thats a work of art , something to cherish for many years. Congratulations
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Post by: razorback on January 15, 2010, 05:02:00 PM
Looks great, would love to see a picture of it drawn.
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Post by: LITTLEBIGMAN on January 15, 2010, 05:06:00 PM
Gorgeous bow , i am sure words cant express how it feels in your hand
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Post by: blueline on January 15, 2010, 05:14:00 PM
Thats a thing of Beauty!!!!
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Post by: rushlush on January 15, 2010, 05:16:00 PM
That is beautiful, a work of art. Have fun with it.
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Post by: 4runr on January 15, 2010, 05:19:00 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!
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Post by: dragonheart on January 15, 2010, 05:35:00 PM
WOW  :eek:
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Post by: Killdeer on January 15, 2010, 06:02:00 PM
Nicely set-up photo! Twisted Yew looks quite at home nested in those tangled roots. I don't know what kind of tree that is, but what I can see is magnificent!

Oh, nice bow, too.   :D
Killdeer  

(I wanna see a full draw pic, like everybody else here.)
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Post by: blacktailchaser on January 15, 2010, 06:10:00 PM
wow,that is some thing else..great work he does.i just wonder if gordon has seen it or keenan..john
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Post by: Tater on January 15, 2010, 06:14:00 PM
That is a work of art, John makes a great bow!
           
                Congradulations!
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Post by: SpankyNeal on January 15, 2010, 06:24:00 PM
Awesome bow!
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Post by: StanM on January 15, 2010, 06:31:00 PM
Beautiful bow.  Do you have full draw pic?
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Post by: LoneWolf73 on January 15, 2010, 06:36:00 PM
Very nice. And Congrats on that  "neighborhood watch" success story.
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on January 15, 2010, 06:37:00 PM
A good deed, grateful neighbors and a nice bow! Good stuff!
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Post by: broketooth on January 16, 2010, 06:05:00 AM
i just got yelled at by my wife for drooling on the keyboard. every joun strunk bow ive ever seen is a real beauty .... im jealous
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Post by: slowbow on January 16, 2010, 07:48:00 AM
Wow, that beauty has lots of personality! May she serve you for many years.  :)
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Post by: JMartin on January 16, 2010, 08:29:00 AM
A weakness of mine, to be sure! That is a magnificent bow, you should be very proud! Congratulations!
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Post by: Shaun on January 16, 2010, 08:51:00 AM
Fine looking bow Ghost Dog and wonderful photos as usual. John's work is inspirational.
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Post by: 2treks on January 16, 2010, 08:57:00 AM
Very nice story, well done.
What kind of tree is in the pics?
Chuck
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Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 16, 2010, 10:33:00 AM
Me likes......Bob! very nice buddy...Mark   :wavey:
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Post by: Lost Arra on January 16, 2010, 10:47:00 AM
Wow. Yew with horn nocks by a master bowyer.
A beautiful classic bow.

   :thumbsup:
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Post by: far rider on January 16, 2010, 10:55:00 AM
really nice!
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Post by: DEATHMASTER on January 16, 2010, 10:59:00 AM
The gift is something to cherish and remember how a simple act of kindness brought joy to many.

Tim
DEATHMASTER
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Post by: straitera on January 16, 2010, 11:17:00 AM
Exceptional bow! I too would like to see it at full draw. How does it shoot?
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Post by: House on January 16, 2010, 12:06:00 PM
That is one amazing bow!!

A snakey bow is high (if not tops) on my wish list!

Travis
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Post by: Java Man on January 16, 2010, 12:07:00 PM
Wow, Bob. That is way cool.
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Post by: Steve Clandinin on January 16, 2010, 12:26:00 PM
To me that is the ultimate ,A true work of Art.Cograds !
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Post by: stik&string on January 16, 2010, 12:30:00 PM
A great reward for a better deed. Very beautiful. I agree though, need full draw pics of this one.
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Post by: riivioristo on January 16, 2010, 12:33:00 PM
Woah! Nice piece of wood indeed!
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Post by: Mudd on January 16, 2010, 12:34:00 PM
Wahoo! Just how cool is that? Way! I can only find one minor thing to criticize over, it's a lefty and I'm not!
Thanks for sharing the story and the bow pictures.
God bless,Mudd
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Post by: Mr.Vic on January 16, 2010, 04:01:00 PM
Got to agree with the wow, A very nice bow for a awesome guy.
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Post by: TheFatboy on January 16, 2010, 06:32:00 PM
No way, that's just too cool. Especially the way you earned it!
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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on January 16, 2010, 08:16:00 PM
Great looking bow  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Capt on January 16, 2010, 08:55:00 PM
Great looking bow and great job helping the neighbors.
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Post by: Ghost Dog on January 16, 2010, 10:40:00 PM
It means a great deal to me to be able to share my love of this bow, and many other bows, with such a great bunch of folks. Some of you I have known for a long time, and some of you are not known to me, but you are all family.
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Post by: fixer on January 17, 2010, 12:35:00 AM
John makes nice bows, you are one lucky guy with very nice neighbors. Enjoy the bow sounds like you earned it!!!! Thanks for the pics.
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Post by: Terry Riley on January 17, 2010, 01:54:00 AM
Beautiful bow GhostDog and a nice story as well.
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Post by: Jerry Wald on January 17, 2010, 02:31:00 AM
Cool. I think it's so great when ppl are recognized for helping others even if the ppl deserving of it are humble.

Jer Bear
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Post by: PA Bones on January 17, 2010, 08:29:00 AM
Very nice bow.  I love those snakey bows.  Thanks for sharing the story/photos.
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Post by: Jim Curlee on January 17, 2010, 08:48:00 AM
Thats a funny looking golf club.
Looks to me like he caught it in the spokes of his mountain bike. LOL
If you know John, you know what I am talking about. Just having a little fun.
Jim
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Post by: Ghost Dog on January 17, 2010, 10:22:00 AM
I know Jim, whenever I call John's house his wife Pat answers 99% of the time. I always ask to speak to the golfer.