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Offline Crittergetter

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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #820 on: August 05, 2015, 01:49:00 AM »
I just love a bow with some character! Good job Kelly!
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #821 on: August 06, 2015, 03:31:00 AM »
Nice bow Kelly. Sure got a mean twist to it, which really makes it a character bow!
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #822 on: August 06, 2015, 06:23:00 AM »
hi there all...

after a long discussion with custom, finally i got my bow from crittergetter. this is lovely mate thank you...

btw: my name is beyazit, not inksoup  :D  this was the main problem that i had to argue with them hahaha...

and one question... what is inside the small bottle? and usage?

best.
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #823 on: August 06, 2015, 09:31:00 AM »
Good to hear you got your bow Beyazit. Dealing with customs can be very difficult.

Bow looks real nice Kelly, the dark brown leather works well with those skins.

I got my tips put on and a tight to the belly string put on mine. String is tracking well so I think the heating has worked. Serious tillering will start tonight. Lot of hours working over next 5 days and some domestic issues to deal with so progress may be slow, unless the tillering goes smoother than normal. I'll keep you all posted on the progress.
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #824 on: August 06, 2015, 09:48:00 AM »
Sorry Ink, that was the info I got from Kelly. Lol. inside the bottle is wax for the sleeve. I'll PM you some more info! Hope you like. Please post a pick of the full draw!    :thumbsup:
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #825 on: August 07, 2015, 02:19:00 AM »
Oh Man. Crittergetter I thought your bow was on its way to me!!!    :D    :D    Post to SA can also take awhile! Nice bow you received Inksoup
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #826 on: August 07, 2015, 08:38:00 AM »
sorry for this wcdurand... i got the girl  :D
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #827 on: August 07, 2015, 07:04:00 PM »
critter I bet his name was sent with the address to us that speak english it looks like an exotic city.
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #828 on: August 07, 2015, 09:53:00 PM »
Lol, I could have easily looked at his profile and got his full name! But that would have been the smart thing to do!    :knothead:  
The bow made it safe and sound and All is well!!!
Id still like to see some pics of inky boy shooting it!!
Hint, Hint!!
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #829 on: August 08, 2015, 12:11:00 AM »
Mine has shipped and is on it's way north!
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #830 on: August 08, 2015, 08:55:00 AM »
Oh man! I'm up north ......

I think I need to spend more time working on a bow and less time waiting for one.

Tillering is coming along, need to make a new tiller string for it and figure out how to brace it lol.

Bow is around 68+" and 70lbs with 3" reflex maybe and I'm having a bear of a time getting a string onto it .... Need longer arms.
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #831 on: August 08, 2015, 11:01:00 AM »
I'm even farther north!
Hey Ben, don't make the same mistake as I did trying to string a real heavy bow. I stepped through to string it and When I got the string on, I couldn't get the bloody thing off my leg. At least there was no one around to see.    :knothead:    :o    
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Offline KellyG

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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #832 on: August 08, 2015, 08:56:00 PM »
MJ I marked you as sent.
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #833 on: August 09, 2015, 01:23:00 PM »
Man, I'm just waiting for my recipient to do his part. I truly enjoy making a bow for someone who doesn't know who it's coming from even more than I enjoy receiving my bow. And with the bows I've been getting, that's saying something! Turns out waiting to be able to send it off has been harder than I would have imagined. I hope he pulls through and I can mail this thing soon!
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #834 on: August 09, 2015, 06:15:00 PM »
Finally got the finishing touches on my trade bow, it goes in the mail tomorrow.  Hopefully the new owner likes it as much as some of my friends.   One friend even liked it enough to request I make another one for the intended recipient give him this one.  He will get one as close as possible to this one from the sister stave.  Specs are: 66” (+/-3/4”, can’t remember for sure and don’t have a tape with me), 47# @ 29”, osage with really thick growth rings (the widest I have ever worked), Antelope horn tip overlays, bison leather grip with a floppy rest.  

Anyway here are a few pictures:

     


     

     

 
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #835 on: August 09, 2015, 06:22:00 PM »
Nice work Walt! Someone's gonna be happy when that arrives.
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #836 on: August 09, 2015, 07:24:00 PM »
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #837 on: August 09, 2015, 08:56:00 PM »
x3  that is a gorgeous bow!  Love it!
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #838 on: August 09, 2015, 09:50:00 PM »
Walt, that is beautiful.

Got a little work done tonight

Riser shaped up a little more

 

Tips glued on

 

Kinda has a nice profile hope the weight comes out

 
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Re: 2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread
« Reply #839 on: August 10, 2015, 10:52:00 AM »
Walt and Rmorris nice work gentlemen.
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