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Author Topic: Seven Lakes Longbows??  (Read 4151 times)

Offline EASTERNARCHER

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Seven Lakes Longbows??
« on: November 18, 2006, 08:14:00 AM »
Any opinions or pics of Seven Lakes Longbows and bow blanks?

Also wondering if there are any other vendors selling glass-lam bow blanks or U-finsih bows???

Might be a good way to start into glass-lam projects.
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Offline '46

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Re: Seven Lakes Longbows??
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2006, 12:37:00 PM »
Great bows.
George
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Offline Jeff Strubberg

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Re: Seven Lakes Longbows??
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2006, 12:54:00 PM »
I bought a Seven Lakes used that had been completed and finished.  


The workmanship was very good.  Glue lines were tight, the bow was well-tillered and the finish was good.  

On thew minus side, the tip overlays were HUGE. The handle was also quite a bit thicker than I like mine to be.  Half a day with a rasp and sandpaper fixed both issues and four coats of spray poly and a little pigskin for the grip took care of the rest.

I ended up with a fine shooting, fine looking custom bow fit to me for about $200 and eight or so horus of work.
"Teach him horsemanship and archery, and teach him to despise all lies"          -Herodotus

Offline Hatrick

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Re: Seven Lakes Longbows??
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2006, 01:01:00 PM »
I believe Howard Hill Archery will also sell you a partially finished bow that you can complete yourself.
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Offline EASTERNARCHER

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Re: Seven Lakes Longbows??
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2006, 06:06:00 PM »
Thanks guys...Sounds good so far.

Regards
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Offline Longbow Tom

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Re: Seven Lakes Longbows??
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2006, 07:13:00 PM »
I purchased a "Long Night" from 7 Lakes about a year ago and love it.  It shoots straight, quiet, and smooth. It quickly became my favorite bow and I own several from some top builders.    

Since then I purchased one of the "Short Night" blanks.It was Bamboo with a Dymondwood riser.  The blank came with the arrow shelf cut out and string grooves already cut.  Finishing the blank was pretty much a no brainer on my part, all I really had to do was sand and a little shaping at the tip.  

The grip and tips were normal size on both the Long Night and the "Short Night" blank.

Offline Shawn Leonard

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Re: Seven Lakes Longbows??
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2006, 07:31:00 PM »
Great bows, they are quick and very quiet. The limb tips on mine were small and the bows are built very well. Shawn
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Offline Benha

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Re: Seven Lakes Longbows??
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2007, 10:21:00 PM »
Love mine.

Offline Titan_Bow

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Re: Seven Lakes Longbows??
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2007, 03:36:00 PM »
I love mine as well

Offline R.W.

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Re: Seven Lakes Longbows??
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2007, 08:33:00 PM »
I have ordered an unfinished bow from Mike, and my dealing with him have been first rate. Questions have recieved a prompt answer (even my novice questions)
And I am quite happy with my business with Mike.
Now, I hope I can do justice to Mike's work, as I finish this bow, . . . . and then give it away!


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