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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2580 on: August 06, 2014, 02:26:00 AM »
thanks Thad! Still going to happen before too long!   :thumbsup:

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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2581 on: August 06, 2014, 07:57:00 AM »
Congrats Bob....excellent work David!

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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2582 on: August 06, 2014, 04:21:00 PM »
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Josh,  you are the master of awesome looking veneers! That zebra wood last year was killer, are these bows off the same form?
I gotta give John from OMC credit for the veneers. Seems he always has something for me to drool over.
Same form, although I had hoped to make these one-piece but I just can't seem to find the time to do it right.
Great work everyone !   :clapper:

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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2583 on: August 06, 2014, 07:02:00 PM »
Another fine bow, and another happy recipient! Great job everyone!
A friend of mine stopped by before work to check out my swapper. He's primarily a wheel shooter, but he really liked this bow, and said the grip was perfect. He wants one just like it. Here he is at right about 30"
 
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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2584 on: August 06, 2014, 08:30:00 PM »
Congrats Bob

Pheonixarcher nice looking bow let me know when she ships out!

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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2585 on: August 06, 2014, 09:56:00 PM »
That full draw profile looks great!!!

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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2586 on: August 06, 2014, 10:50:00 PM »
Kelly, get that right limb bending more before stressing that left limb anymore then stay away from the inner portion of the left limb until everything is bending evenly and together.
 All I need to do is write the info on my trade bow, add 2 more coats of Tru-Oil and put another 75 arrows through her. Then I'll be shipping her off some time next week. I'll let you know when the bow is on her way.
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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2587 on: August 07, 2014, 12:25:00 AM »
Thanks Dave! It's a bit of an asymmetric design. The bottom wedge is a little shorter, and the top limb is a tad longer. I'm really happy with the shooting characteristics of this design.
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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2588 on: August 07, 2014, 10:36:00 AM »
Here are a few pics of the trade bow I'll be sending out soon. I only draw 26" and my recipient draws longer so I'm not getting the full potential when I shoot her but she seems like a pretty good bow. She is a tad bit shocky but not bad. I have tillered this bow out 1" past my recipients draw length and exercised her plenty. I've put 60 arrows through her but need to shoot her a bit more. Here are a few pics...
 

 

 

 

 
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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2589 on: August 07, 2014, 10:44:00 AM »
Pat that is a great looking bow. What is the backing, some sort of bark or a fancy camo paint job. I'm still waiting on my bow, so make sure you get the address right      :readit:  
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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2590 on: August 07, 2014, 10:57:00 AM »
Thanks Tony. It is a rawhide backing with leather dye blotting done with a dry sponge.
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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2591 on: August 07, 2014, 12:18:00 PM »
fine looking bow Pat!
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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2592 on: August 07, 2014, 01:08:00 PM »
Pat , I love the finish on that bow. Looks great!

I shipped my bow this morning. Shows that it should arrive Saturday morning.  Hope he likes it. It has more character than any how I've built so far.

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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2593 on: August 07, 2014, 05:24:00 PM »
Pat that one will suit me nicely  ;)   unless i get brian's character bow... and that will be just fine too.

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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2594 on: August 07, 2014, 06:05:00 PM »
Pat, that is a good looking piece of osage!  I really like the way you finished that rawhide.

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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2595 on: August 07, 2014, 06:29:00 PM »
Thanks guys. I've been off this summer for some reason. It has been a struggle getting one worth the trade done but she is almost ready to go to her new home.
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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2596 on: August 07, 2014, 06:42:00 PM »
nice one Pat, like the backing as well too!

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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2597 on: August 07, 2014, 09:17:00 PM »
Great looking bow as always Pat, I'm sure your recipient will love it.

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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2598 on: August 08, 2014, 06:43:00 AM »
Very nice, Pat.

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Re: 2014 Annual Bow Swap
« Reply #2599 on: August 09, 2014, 10:49:00 AM »
I apologize for being late this year.  No legitimate excuse for not getting it done on time other than the gout kept me from doing anything for close to two months.  The foot finally healed up enough for me to get out into the shop, below is the result.  Lacewood and Cocobola in the riser ; Lacewood veneers on the belly; cocobola veneers on the back; black glass, lacewood and cocobola on the riser and tip overlays.  

It goes out to the recipient in a couple of minutes.

   

 

 
 

 
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