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Offline BrushWolf

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Not sure about this one.
« on: September 11, 2016, 03:24:00 PM »
Have you ever started a bow then not been sure if you like it or not. I started working on something I've been thinking about for some time now. It has turned out very well to what I had in my minds eye. But since it has begun to take shape I'm having doubt if I am liking it. Has anyone had it happen?
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2016, 03:38:00 PM »
Show a pic... Ill make up your mind for ya. Lol.
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2016, 04:26:00 PM »
A couple, try not to be against it til you shoot it.  :)
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2016, 06:52:00 PM »
I agree with Kenny, if it shoots good you can overlook a lot. LOL

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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2016, 07:54:00 PM »
Glass or wood? Good advice above about not judging until you shoot it. Our imaginations can be pretty obscure sometimes but you never know til you try.
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2016, 08:48:00 PM »
That describes all of my personal bows.  Friends and relatives snap up the nice ones.

But, like Kenny said, shooting can make it more satisfactory.   :)
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2016, 09:20:00 PM »
It's a glass bow haven't made limbs yet just working on the riser. It is going to be a static tip. I wanted a dark wood bow. The wood block that I used is exactly what I wanted it to br. I put waterbuffalo horn on it. The horn is what I'm not sure of. I will see about posting a pic or two.
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2016, 09:53:00 PM »
I'm bettin on ya Mike!! It will be good.....

Oh, and I bet some finish will make the horn just right!!
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2016, 10:11:00 PM »

 
 
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2016, 10:15:00 PM »
Thank Kenny. I put a little sealer on the riser. The black and white ebony is what I think the veneers will be. It needs a lot more sanding maybe it will grow on me.
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2016, 10:18:00 PM »
You know, you're right. There is just something about that riser....
Maybe you should send it to me here in Canada so you'll never have to see it again.    ;)
I think it rocks! I'm still working to build risers that nice.
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2016, 10:32:00 PM »
Thanks wood carver. The riser has turned out well. I just not sure it's what I had in mind. Ithink the horn on the shelf might be to much.Should have thinned the horn overlays more. I will just have to finish It and see what we get.
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2016, 10:52:00 PM »
I love the horn and over all color combos

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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2016, 06:27:00 AM »
Are you kidding? This is a beautiful riser!
I think this one looks great but it will also looks great without the horn or thinner ones.
It's a personal thing, if you like bells and whistles or not!
But If you are thinking about thats too much, I would go on the safer side.
It would be a pity if the bow is finished and you're constantly asking, do I like it ore not!

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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2016, 06:41:00 AM »
I like it! If the horn was sanded smoother on its edges was the only thing I'd do. I saw you said it needed more sanding so you are way ahead of me.
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #15 on: September 12, 2016, 07:45:00 AM »
I think it looks very good! I would be proud to be seen in public with it.
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #16 on: September 12, 2016, 10:41:00 AM »
I mean if you don't like it I wouldn't mind if it made its way to West Virginia. That thing looks amazing man.
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #17 on: September 12, 2016, 02:12:00 PM »
Guess i could take it off your hands! You dont want to have to look at that thing all the time knowing you could have done better. Ill send my address. Lol.
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #18 on: September 12, 2016, 02:15:00 PM »
Thanks everyone. I will finish it and not judge it till I shoot it. You all have  built my confidence that it will be all right.I told myself it's the last bow I build and keep. I just want it to be right.
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Re: Not sure about this one.
« Reply #19 on: September 12, 2016, 08:04:00 PM »
It's dark wood and horn , can't really see Mike.
They always look good

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