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Offline Dan Bonner

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Perfect bow (almost)
« on: September 20, 2012, 11:56:00 PM »
You know how we always set out to build a perfect bow? Well I never have until now... almost. This is by far my best effort. I shoot it great and its quick and quiet. I used the prettiest chunk of mac ebony i've ever gotten my hands on. Held on to it till I had finished all the bows I had promised to my buddies. Decided I would take my time and get it perfect and I did accept for one little detail (check out the last pic)

its 62" 55#@28" Mac ebony and Curly maple.
 
 
 
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2012, 12:01:00 AM »


When I was shaping the handle I went a little deep into the overlay on the back exposing the dowel I used to keep the overlay from moving during glue up. Oh well maybe the next will be perfect.

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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2012, 12:09:00 AM »
Oh and here is a shot of the braced profile
 
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2012, 12:31:00 AM »
I think you buddy is going to be happy. Great looking bow!
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2012, 12:46:00 AM »
You know how a small scar can make a woman's face more interesting, and still beautiful?
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2012, 07:39:00 AM »
Beautiful bow.  Nice craftsmanship.
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2012, 08:19:00 AM »
Beautiful bow Dan ! I bet Wade tries to make off with it.
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2012, 08:28:00 AM »
Very nice
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2012, 09:05:00 AM »
Really sharp bow, I think it's perfect:)
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2012, 10:08:00 AM »
That's a beauty!!
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2012, 05:39:00 PM »
That's a nice one, I like the combination of wood you used.  I have a piece of mac ebony that I've been saving and may pair it up with curly maple after seeing yours.
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2012, 05:59:00 PM »
SWEET!!
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2012, 07:07:00 PM »
Great looking bow there.
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Offline Dan Bonner

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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2012, 07:13:00 PM »
Thanks all. And Charles this one is for me. It's my go to bow now. Hope to make meet with it next week. I already built Wade a bow this year.
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2012, 07:36:00 AM »
Character flaws never hurt anything-looks good to me and I love Mac ebony.
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #15 on: September 22, 2012, 04:01:00 PM »
Those wood combos make a very attractive bow! Great job!!
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #16 on: September 22, 2012, 09:39:00 PM »
Beautiful bow!!!
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #17 on: September 23, 2012, 12:24:00 AM »
your right that dowel really screws the whole deal! Better send it my way so I can get rid of it!   :biglaugh:
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #18 on: September 23, 2012, 09:53:00 AM »
Love the lines on that one!...well done!
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Re: Perfect bow (almost)
« Reply #19 on: September 23, 2012, 12:28:00 PM »
Very nice!! Tony
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