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Offline Tillrn

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bamboo backed longbow
« on: November 14, 2009, 05:23:00 PM »
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this is my new bamboo backed hickory longbow. its 60 pounds and 70'' nock to nock. I couldn't figure out how to post the pictures so here is the link let me know what you guys think.

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Re: bamboo backed longbow
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2009, 05:35:00 PM »
Great lookin bow. Look to the left of your picture in photobucket, there's a box that says share this image, you can copy and paste the IMG CODE to your reply here.
 
 
 
 
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Offline Tillrn

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Re: bamboo backed longbow
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2009, 05:36:00 PM »
wow thanks dano

Offline Innocente

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Re: bamboo backed longbow
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2009, 07:04:00 PM »
hey nice work man! your build has inspired me to try a hickory!

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Re: bamboo backed longbow
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2009, 07:05:00 PM »
boy-o-boy...ya did a fine job!  Sure do like that unstrung profile.
Looks like you have a youngster, are they wanting to shoot too??

Offline Tillrn

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Re: bamboo backed longbow
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2009, 08:10:00 PM »
i'll make a shooter out of him soon he is only 2 now

Offline Tillrn

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Re: bamboo backed longbow
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2009, 08:19:00 PM »
my next one i want to do a bamboo backed ipe i just found me a good source of ipe  :)

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Re: bamboo backed longbow
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2009, 10:12:00 AM »
let us know how the Ipe turns out.
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Re: bamboo backed longbow
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2009, 10:41:00 AM »
Good looking bow!  Nice work.

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Offline Tillrn

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Re: bamboo backed longbow
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2009, 08:45:00 PM »
thanks guys i'll post pics of the ipe someday when i get that done

Offline Thumper Dunker

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Re: bamboo backed longbow
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2009, 10:14:00 PM »
Real nice. I like the color and shape.
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