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Offline Frenchymanny

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I just received a blank from Mike
« on: January 08, 2009, 08:11:00 PM »
Very happy with it!

If there is interest I will post a build along, as I will build a bow for my friend Serge.

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Re: I just received a blank from Mike
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2009, 08:48:00 PM »
Here it is:

 
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Re: I just received a blank from Mike
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2009, 06:55:00 AM »
nice!
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Re: I just received a blank from Mike
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2009, 08:58:00 AM »
Always interested in build alongs
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Re: I just received a blank from Mike
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2009, 09:41:00 AM »
So the blank is 67" overall, 1 3/4 wide at the fades, the top limb is 1" longer and Mike selected the limb I would have chosen for the top limb  :)  :

A lot of time saved right there, because I don't have power tools, and the other selfbows I made were made only with drawknife, rasps and scrapers.

I'm aiming to be at least 55# @28, so I'll have to be very cautious on wood removal

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Re: I just received a blank from Mike
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2009, 10:25:00 AM »
Looking forward to your progress, Manny.    Pat
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Re: I just received a blank from Mike
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2009, 11:41:00 AM »
Oui, Oui, Keep us updated on your progress.
Looks like a sweet piece of wood.

Go Habs!
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Re: I just received a blank from Mike
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2009, 12:20:00 PM »
Yessss go HABS  :)  :)
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Re: I just received a blank from Mike
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2009, 06:32:00 PM »
Well my friend,this is a very nice Osage blank for sure!!
Building me another selfbow?Man I'm I lucky or what?? I will post pics of the other one you made for me soon,shoots like a dream!!
And yes,we want the build along!!
Serge
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