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Author Topic: Myrtle Burl Again  (Read 1321 times)

Offline Kapellmeister

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #20 on: November 12, 2011, 06:19:00 PM »
That  is  a "wild" look... makes it truly a "one-of-a-kind".  :thumbsup:
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Offline far rider

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #21 on: November 12, 2011, 10:59:00 PM »
Wow! That is a very unique look! I like it.
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Offline iohkus

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #22 on: November 12, 2011, 11:22:00 PM »
I can see where some might not like it, But I love it. Great natural camo.I see old weathered tree bark,dead moss or lichen.
  Beautiful indeed!!
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Offline David Yukon

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #23 on: November 12, 2011, 11:46:00 PM »
Realy nice indeed! Realy wild looking. So many wonderfull wood out there, I don't undertand why people would choose something else, fenolic, carbon, plastic, alluminum etc No feel no life to them...
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Offline flungonin

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #24 on: November 12, 2011, 11:51:00 PM »
beautiful, awesome. Good to see someone with your talent share the beauty you find in wood.
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Offline Dave Bulla

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #25 on: November 13, 2011, 12:12:00 AM »
I didn't read all the posts but I'm wondering if that lamination is structural or if it is just a veneer?

Reason I ask is I once bought a zebra wood bow that had the most amazing grain I'd ever seen and it started showing spots on the belly of both limbs after about a month.  The bowyer replaced it with a bow that had curly myrtle limbs but not burl.  Still pretty but nothing like the zebra wood was or your burl is.

My understanding since then after talking to several bowyers is that many will not use zebra wood in their limbs unless it's only a veneer or if it is sawn a certain way.  The bow I had, the wood was cut on a bias which really looked amazing but entailed significant grain runout.  I'm wondering how burl would compare since it's grain structure is so erratic?
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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #26 on: November 13, 2011, 12:18:00 AM »
Oh my you're going to cry when you use the last of that stash...  

Spectacular Myrtle !!
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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #27 on: November 13, 2011, 01:27:00 AM »
This is the trouble with really great wood. It doesn't last long enough.
God bless you all, Steve
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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #28 on: November 13, 2011, 01:41:00 AM »
Real nice.
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Offline Swinestalker

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #29 on: November 13, 2011, 09:55:00 AM »
She's a beauty!
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Offline Cari-bow

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #30 on: November 13, 2011, 10:38:00 AM »
Steve; I agree with both your posts.Matter of fact it yielded less then 50% of what I bought.
Dave it's veneer.
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Offline Kevin Dill

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #31 on: November 13, 2011, 12:29:00 PM »
Hi Abe...

I love that bow as well. What I've noticed is a bow with wood like that eventually "tires" my eye. It's like a screaming red pickup truck: beautiful on the lot when you see it. After 3 or 4 years I'm tired of it. Now I only buy white trucks! As for bows, I much prefer an interesting grain with subdued coloration. Here's a question:

How hard would it be for a bowyer to use a piece of wood taken from a farm or woodlot? For example...I have a number of trees on my farm that are noted for their grain and color. Black cherry, chestnut oak, etc. I've long thought how neat it might be to use some of these woods for limb veneers or riser sections. Deer antler from the farm for tips and overlays. I like to dream!
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Offline owlbait

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #32 on: November 13, 2011, 07:37:00 PM »
Abe, it looks like a puzzle with some pieces missing. Unique, and amazing. I'm sure it is a great shooter. Which model is that? Will you be at KaZoo this coming January?
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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #33 on: November 13, 2011, 07:42:00 PM »
beautiful!
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Offline Big Ed

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #34 on: November 13, 2011, 08:14:00 PM »
I love the contrast!
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Offline Archie

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #35 on: November 13, 2011, 09:59:00 PM »
Marvelous, simply marvelous!
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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #36 on: November 13, 2011, 11:34:00 PM »
Abe just when I thought I had my next bow combination all figured out you let me see this.  Man you sure make life complicated. lol

We have to talk soon...


Take care and enjoy the rut!!!

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #37 on: November 14, 2011, 04:00:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Cari-bow:
What do you see in that limb?
I love it!  But all I see is a swift kick in the backside (from my wife) for buying another bow...because if that was at Kzoo in January I’d have a very hard time not bringing it home.

Awesome!

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #38 on: November 14, 2011, 08:36:00 AM »
I love the use of the sap wood in bows. Talk about natural camo. Beautiful Abe.
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Offline Cari-bow

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Re: Myrtle Burl Again
« Reply #39 on: November 14, 2011, 12:48:00 PM »
Kevin
I understand the analogy of the red truck. Not sure it's exactly the same. There will always be red trucks but this is far more unique or special.
I see no reason not to use woods out your wood lot. I have used cherry veneers,not sure it would be a good riser wood. I realize this would have its own value.
How long do you keep your white trucks?
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