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Author Topic: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!  (Read 851 times)

Offline snag

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Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« on: May 20, 2009, 09:40:00 AM »
I tried to avoid getting "Snakebit"....but it happened. A beautiful creation is in the works. There will be a little twist in this one...and it isn't the limbs! lol  Pics to follow for those who love the blending of fine craftsmanship and functionality in a bow.
Anticipation, anti-ci-pa-a-tion....  :banghead:
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2009, 09:56:00 AM »
Come on, you can't leave us hanging like that.... you gotta give us a bit more..... please?    :goldtooth:
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2009, 12:06:00 PM »
...Snakes and leopards...oh my!
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2009, 12:12:00 PM »
Snakewood and leopard wood are two of the most beautiful species I can think of. Of course, bout any snakeskin would look good on a bow.

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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2009, 12:25:00 PM »
Don't want to cover up the veneer with snakes...because there will already be snakes among the leopards!
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2009, 01:00:00 PM »
Ooooooo, inserts and overlays...sounds saweet.
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2009, 01:19:00 PM »
Is it a Blacktail?  Or a Dye?

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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2009, 01:44:00 PM »
I thought there was only one Snakebit?
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2009, 02:04:00 PM »
Of course it is a Blacktail. This is "snag" the Blacktail guru.LOL.

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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2009, 02:53:00 PM »
I missed the "Snakebit".  But I know both Norm and Dale build some gorgeous bows using Snakewood.

Danny,

I guess I was making an assumption that snag goes through various models of bows like you, Donald and I, and a few others I could name, do rather frequently!    ;)    :)    

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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2009, 03:12:00 PM »
Danny knows me...I have an ongoing love affair with those Blacktails. Just talked with Norm on the phone. We have come to a little change in the order...no more leopards...going with lacewood! How's that?  Snakes and Lace!  For those of you who think bowyers charge a lot of their bows, this one log of snakewood was $1000. Now I don't know how many risers and limb veneers he will be able to get out of it. But that is definitely a big expense to factor into a product. He was very impressed with the quality and consistancy of the pattern in this log...oh boy!
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2009, 03:25:00 PM »


This is a TD with the wood combos I have ordered except for one difference. I wanted a softer contrast than the ebony would give. So, I went with wenge for the footing. Oh, and mine will be a one-piece. I have been wanting a one-piece of Norm's and you very seldom see used ones. So, that is what prompted me to ordering a new one. No more lurking around the Classifieds....well maybe just a peak now and then...   :biglaugh:   Norm said the riser is "cooking" right now. He is making up the limb veneers. Oh boy!
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2009, 04:55:00 PM »
I sure hope he's making it in MY weight!

Killdeer   :D
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2009, 05:03:00 PM »
Killy,

You left yourself wide open on that one!  But I'm biting my fingers!    :eek:    :D    :biglaugh:

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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2009, 05:04:00 PM »
WOW WOW WOW I cant wait to se your bow
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2009, 05:29:00 PM »
Killie, does 55#@28" sound about right? It would be fun to have a get together some day and shoot each others bows!    :thumbsup:
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #16 on: May 20, 2009, 05:42:00 PM »
Norm has to be one of the finest bowyers there is.  his bows just get prettier and prettier. what a work of art... Killie you will have to get in line.
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2009, 05:45:00 PM »
I just don't see how he can line up those limb veneers and inlays the way he does!
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #18 on: May 21, 2009, 08:12:00 AM »
Great choice Snag; I think norm's one piece has some of the sexiest lines of any bow available. He is absolutely the premier woodworker of bowyers...no one glues wood together like he does.
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Re: Somethings in the works.....oh boy!
« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2009, 09:24:00 AM »
No agrument here JC. Interesting story of his. He used to work in the logging industry before the spotted owl thing. Now he is still working with wood!
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