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Offline John Dill

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Re: Getting my feet wet/ finally some bow build pics
« Reply #20 on: May 20, 2009, 07:52:00 AM »
Have you started on my bow yet? Can you have it done before Hickory. Ha ha (LOL)GREAT JOB!
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Offline Don Batten

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Re: Getting my feet wet/ finally some bow build pics
« Reply #21 on: May 20, 2009, 10:56:00 AM »
I did get the tip overlays somewhat roughed in last night. I couldn't resist putting on the string and shooting it a bit. shoots good and pretty fast too. I'll try to get it finished when I get back next week. Thanks Don
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Re: Getting my feet wet/ finally some bow build pics
« Reply #22 on: May 20, 2009, 11:28:00 AM »
That's looking fantastic!  You made it look really easy.
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Offline Don Batten

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Re: Getting my feet wet/ finally some bow build pics
« Reply #23 on: May 20, 2009, 01:29:00 PM »
Thanks Alex, If it looks half as good as the ones i've seen from you, I'll be happy. May pick your brain abit before the next one. Don
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Re: Getting my feet wet/ finally some bow build pics
« Reply #24 on: May 25, 2009, 11:10:00 PM »
Is the creation in process.....?
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Re: Getting my feet wet/ finally some bow build pics
« Reply #25 on: May 28, 2009, 07:26:00 PM »
Is this thread dead....?
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Offline Don Batten

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Re: Getting my feet wet/ finally some bow build pics
« Reply #26 on: May 28, 2009, 08:18:00 PM »
Started spraying tonight. Almost over. a few flaws but all in all a sucess in my mind. I ended up cutting it down to 62". that got rid of the slight limb flab and got the weight up to my likeing. thanks for all the help. Don
 
 
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Re: Getting my feet wet/ finally some bow build pics
« Reply #27 on: May 28, 2009, 09:55:00 PM »
don, you made it look so easy.what a good lookin bow. i cant wait to see it in person.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Getting my feet wet/ finally some bow build pics
« Reply #28 on: May 28, 2009, 11:05:00 PM »
Wow, what a beauty! Good job!
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Re: Getting my feet wet/ finally some bow build pics
« Reply #29 on: May 29, 2009, 04:50:00 AM »
Great Job. Nice looking Bow
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Offline John Dill

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Re: Getting my feet wet/ finally some bow build pics
« Reply #30 on: May 29, 2009, 08:22:00 PM »
Shes purty......no response needed.
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Re: Getting my feet wet/ finally some bow build pics
« Reply #31 on: May 30, 2009, 04:11:00 PM »
a fine job mate!! need to start making guitars so I can make a decent bow!!
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Re: Getting my feet wet/ finally some bow build pics
« Reply #32 on: May 31, 2009, 09:37:00 PM »
Don, ya gonna let me shoot it in the longbow class at ATAR?Looks good man,look forward to seeing it in action.Preston
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