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Offline gordonf

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A few of my bows
« on: May 14, 2011, 02:18:00 AM »
I haven't been here in a while so I thought I would post a few of my more recent bows to show you what I've been doing. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Plum selfbow, 57" ntn, 40#@25"

 

 

Yew longbow, 67" ntn, 72@29"

 

 

Yew flatbow, 60" ntn, 55#@27"

 

 

Vine Maple selfbow, 58" ntn, 55#@27"

 

 
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Offline Arkansaslongbow

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2011, 02:22:00 AM »
Great looking bows; can only wish I could make my own bows to hunt with; my BURNING DESIRE is to learn how too; thanks for posting;

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Offline jamesh76

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2011, 02:42:00 AM »
Them are some good looking bows.

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Offline tj69

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2011, 02:53:00 AM »
Very nice work indeed!
Its a pleasure to look at those beauties.
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Offline JohnnyWayne

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2011, 05:58:00 AM »
Looks like you've been busy - good job  :)
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Offline Eugene Slagle

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2011, 06:21:00 AM »
I'm with Arkansaslongbow, I only wish I knew how to make a bow, one day I'll learn.

Beautiful bows there sir.
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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2011, 06:24:00 AM »
Nice work and like the arrows as well...Looks like you also made a nice camp chair to sit back in around a nice glowing campfire...  :campfire:
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Offline mikebiz

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2011, 06:37:00 AM »
The are all beautiful, but the Yew Flatbow is gorgeous.  Love the lines and the character in that wood.  Thanks for sharing.
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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2011, 07:39:00 AM »
very nice!
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Offline Mike Most

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2011, 07:42:00 AM »
They are very good looking,
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Offline LONGSTYKES

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2011, 07:45:00 AM »
Very, Very nice indeed. Really like the Yew Long Bow. Thanks
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Offline JJB

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2011, 08:25:00 AM »
Great looking work, they are all beautiful.  Nice pictures also.
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Offline MercilessMing

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2011, 08:33:00 AM »
Beautiful bows.  Nice pictures.
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Offline ArkyBob

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2011, 08:38:00 AM »
Wowzers, those are some pretty bows.  Someday I hope to try my hand at making my own selfbow.  For now I'll just enjoy other's creations.

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Offline straitera

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2011, 08:38:00 AM »
You have a gift. Beauts all fun to shoot.
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Offline MTArrowLauncher

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #15 on: May 14, 2011, 08:52:00 AM »
Those are awesome  :thumbsup:
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Offline gordonf

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2011, 09:00:00 AM »
Thank you all for the nice compliments. I'm glad you enjoy the pictures.
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Offline KyStickbow

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #17 on: May 14, 2011, 09:03:00 AM »
U sure do got a talent brother...I would love to learn how to do that some day. Gorgeous bows!!!!
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Offline eflanders

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #18 on: May 14, 2011, 09:12:00 AM »
These are some real nice self bows.  I especially like the plum one.  Can you show some more pics of it please?
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Offline GRINCH

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Re: A few of my bows
« Reply #19 on: May 14, 2011, 09:25:00 AM »
Thats an Impressive collection.
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