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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Jason Kendall on December 22, 2011, 06:59:00 PM
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I had a customer call me from Califonia last summer and I let him talk me in to a Bocote/Phenolic Kanati. I was a bit concerend at first due to my allergies to most exotics but I figured I would put on a hazmat suit if needed :D
As most know, I am kind of a keep-it-simple bow builder but building the "Fancy" bows like this very rewarding when all goes as planned.
Special thanks to Lefty Fred (Mike at Rosewood) for picking out some pretty woods for me to use.
Sorry for the poor pics, its to cold outside to lean it against the tree :D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/jkendall/123_1400.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/jkendall/123_1399.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/jkendall/123_1398.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/jkendall/123_1401.jpg)
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Now you started something......Nice looking bow.
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WOW...
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Crazy looking Bocote! Congrats. on a fine bow.
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Wow! That is a beauty! How did you get along with the bocote, Jason? Is this a wood your allergies will let you use?
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Jason, that is awesome! I just sprayed a phenolic/Bocote this afternoon...also from Rosewood. Kinda funny! I'm really liking that riser layout/combo you have in that bow. Again, Great job!!! :thumbsup:
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That is very nice!
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I hate it Russ! :D Well, it's not bad. In the limbs I can handle it fine it's just the handle shaping that gets me. Bocote plugs me and my tools up bad. If I go with fancy stuff on a regular basis for next year I am leaning toward going back to Dymondwood with a 1/4" phenolic accent stripe to give me a little flex in the fadeouts..
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Jared, I would like to see a picture of yours too, Mike sure has some nice woods!
If it were my bow, I would have left off the phenolic towards the back and just had the 5/8" part in the middle but the customer wanted mostly phenolic. I think he will be pleased.
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Jason, I love your bows having shot several. They perform as well as any $1000.00 bow but alas I am a bow pimp and I need my bows in exotic veneers and other loud and flashy accoutrements. Your on to something now. Now Ill be waiting for you to unveil your ziricote riser and snakewood backed Kanati. Congrats on a beautiful build.
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That is SWEET!!Love that combo!
Bill
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Jason, that looks awsome bro. Very nice. I have a hard time with bocate too. I love the look but can't handle it. Mac causes me problems too and some of the walnut. Grrrrrrrrrrrr. All my fav woods . Very sweet bow though and love that combination.
God bless you and Merry Christmas, Steve
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Now you've done it.How you gonna top that one?
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Love it,nice combo.
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WOW :eek: :eek: :eek: that is a great looking bow!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love bocote
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:scared: Man that is nice.
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You are going to get busy with exotic stuff now. Great looking bow.
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That's a beauty Jason, I LOVE my new Kanati but that one's a fine looking bow.
Is that a 3 piece I see in the upper spot of those pics? hint.hint.
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Holy Cow.....
:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
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That's a great looking bow! Very nice job!
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Thanks everyone.
Brandon, that is a 3-piece I have been toying with but I just cant get myself to devote a lot of time to finishing the R&D to get it out, I dont know if I ever will. It shoots really nice but I just prefer one piece bows.
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Quite appealing piece of art.
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Wow! Might need to give you a call!
Love the combo you have there...bacote is one of my favorite woods!
I see a shipment of Hazmat suits heading your way very soon!
Get that 3-piece up and running...they seem to sell like hot cakes on here and with your quality I'm sure they'll sell amazing for ya!
Hope all is well!
Josh
Josh
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That looks great, Jason!! :thumbsup:
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Very Nice.!!
I really like the Bocote/Phenolic... :thumbsup:
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Beautiful bow Jason! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Jason, here ya go...mostly black and not so much Bocote.
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm224/jaredmar11/111269-1.jpg)
I like the phenolic on the back of your bow, but either way I think it would look great!
Just go build another one so we can compare! :)
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I like that! Thanks for posting it.
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Oh my Jason that is very nice , we need to get you on allergy shots or something . That is a very nice bow !!!!
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WOW!!!!!! I like it...
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Jason that came out very nice!!
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Excelente,
Felicidades Señor Jason!
Can't wait for a three piece kanati.
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Jason, that is a beauty! You might wanna check your healthcare policy...see if it covers high dose cortical steroids and weekly allergy injections. You are gonna have LOTS O FOLKS makin' orders for those woods now :notworthy:
Speaking of...Expect a phone call soon from So Illinois :)
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Best looking Kanati I have seen to date! Well done Jason! Simply beautiful!
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Great looking bow Jason !!!! :thumbsup:
Bill
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Very nice congrates.....
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Gorgeous bow, Jason.
Now, how do expect to keep up with demand if you're gonna start doing exotic woods?!?
What about osage? Does it bother your allergies? Or how about tulipwood?............Wow, a tulipwood Kanati! I can't imagine!
All I can say is, don't stop now!
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WOW Jason now that is a looker for sure...Like other's have said you started something now and bet the phones a ringing... :thumbsup:
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Awesome looking bow buddy.
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Great looking bow Jason. I hope the Bocote agrees with you b/c you'll probably be getting more orders for it in the future. Great job!
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Oh yeah Jason, that's what everyone is after today, beautiful bow. Get that hazmat suit and prepare your accountant for some extra bean counting in 2012.
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Wow...that is a fantastic wood combo! :thumbsup:
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Nice bit of work, Jason!
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Been looking at these for some time now. Now that is a real teaser. :help: :help:
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Thanks everyone, I am gonna hate to ship this one out! 51#@28 is perfect for me :(
Keep an eye on my site for updates in the next few weeks!
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Originally posted by Jason Kendall:
Thanks everyone, I am gonna hate to ship this one out! 51#@28 is perfect for me :(
Keep an eye on my site for updates in the next few weeks!
Oh I hope it's a 3 pc update :D
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Sent you a PM, Jason.
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Beautiful bow!
I was never a fan of bocote but I have seen some amazing bows on here lately that are changing my mind.
Great work!
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:eek: :scared: :eek: Wow Jason, you out did yourself on this one! :thumbsup:
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Wow, Jason,
You have let the genie out of the bottle on this one!
Super beautiful bow!
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That is truly a work of art Jason!
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Thanks all, the more I look at it the more I kick myself for selling Guru the rest of that Bocote riser block last week! :banghead:
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She is a 10.5
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Like I told you earlier Jason, that Bacote Kenati is amazing! :thumbsup:
Thanx again!!
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Is there a Bocote KS in your future Curt? I bet it's going to be pretty with the handle!
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Congrats on the great bow Guru!
Outstanding bow Jason, you sure do make a great bow.
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Originally posted by Jason Kendall:
Is there a Bocote KS in your future Curt? I bet it's going to be pretty with the handle!
No, actually a Kempf Raven lb/rc combo...along with some Ebony, it should be awesome!
Thanx again :notworthy:
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I want one just like that one. Beautiful work sir. I'll bet it is a shooter too.
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Where did you buy that bocote? That is some knockout stuff!
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Goodlooking bows and stunning wood. Bue--.
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It is amazing how the exotics bring a whole new dimension to an already proven winner! Fantastic looking bow!
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I think even adding some phenolic to the standard dymondwood risers would be a very nice feature to offer...
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I like..!! I have one and it shoots as good as anything I've owned!! Jason, if you add the exotics...your gonna be covered up!!
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Thanks Gus,
Matt, I am kind of leaning that way with the veneered bows.
Merry Christmas everyone!