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Offline Elison

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New Longbow
« on: September 10, 2014, 10:16:00 AM »
Hi guys!

Only sharing my new bow that I've made.

It was based on a build-along of Sam Harper ( Thanks Sam ).
It was very helpfull.

the woods used is:

backing: Guatambú (Brazilian Maple)
Belly: Ipê
Handle: Jabuticabeira + Ipê + Marfim + Salgueiro

Hope you like...  ;)  

Cheers


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2014, 10:20:00 AM »
After first coat of tungue oil:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2014, 10:22:00 AM »


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2014, 10:22:00 AM »
Lasts pictures:


 

 

 

 

 

 
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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2014, 10:23:00 AM »
Nice looking bow! Thanks for sharing.
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Offline LESKEN2011

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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2014, 12:32:00 PM »
Sweet! What is the weight, length, etc.?
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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2014, 01:06:00 PM »
I guess it's OK..  :)
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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2014, 01:07:00 PM »
LOL

Very nice work, congrats..
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Offline takefive

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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2014, 01:40:00 PM »
Very pretty bow.  Nice work    :thumbsup:
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Offline Elison

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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2014, 01:58:00 PM »
thanks guys!  =)

It have 70" long with 1.5" width in handle.

30lb @28

A little weak but shots nice..   :)
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Offline darin putman

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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2014, 02:26:00 PM »
Nice work Elison, I really like the tips .
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Offline Knoll

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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2014, 03:15:00 PM »
Those limbs look THIN and tip work is nice!  Good work!!
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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2014, 07:36:00 PM »
Congrats you did a great job..... Looks fantastic  :)
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Offline Greg Szalewski

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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2014, 09:31:00 PM »
It's OK too I guess. Way OK actually. I love those tips.

Do you get to hunt with it in Brazil or are you a target shooter?
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Offline D

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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2014, 12:57:00 PM »
Really nice looking bow. I love seeing the colors come out in the woods when clear is put on them
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Offline Elison

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Re: New Longbow
« Reply #15 on: September 16, 2014, 10:19:00 AM »
thanks guys!

Greg, hunt is forbidden here in Brazil.  =[
If you get caught killing some savage animal, you will going to jail.

So, we only can be shooter target...

Cheers
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