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Author Topic: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner  (Read 1108 times)

Offline Hawkeye

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #20 on: August 14, 2014, 01:23:00 AM »
Well, Bill, get ready for a wonderful time hunting in and around Lost Canyon!  Bill and Jeanne are the most generous and gracious couple I've met in my lifetime, and Bill has decades of hard-earned knowledge about his neck of the woods that he shares fully... perhaps more fully than he really should!  You and Tracy are going to have a great experience, on SO many levels.  

The other thing about Mr. Kissner is how he will certify that beautiful new bow's worth as a hunting tool.  The man is a KILLIN' MACHINE, and has taken more elk with a bow than I have whitetails!  As a bowyer, I'd have to think it is gratifying to put one of your creations in the hands of someone who has shown he can do so much with it, and use it so well.  It couldn't be going to a better home.

Enjoy the fellowship, food, scenery, food, hunting, food, accommodations... well, you get the idea!  And don't forget to take note of the starry display at night.  It is gorgeous.

They are out there waiting for you and Tracy.  I hope you get the chance at a close encounter- or maybe even a shot!
Daryl Harding
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Offline DaveT1963

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #21 on: August 14, 2014, 07:56:00 AM »
Looking forward to watching this one
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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #22 on: August 14, 2014, 07:49:00 PM »
I did not get much bow work done today. I had a big broadhead order to fill and that kept me away from the bows for about half the day. Here is the riser blank all glued up.
   

The rouged out riser and I mean ROUGH.The shelf is not even cut in yet.
   
You can just begin to see some of the character in this piece of Osage. If you look down where the bottom limb attaches you can see some of the grain.The rest of the character in the riser will show up once its all sanded. Then when the finish hits it the grain and pen knots will really pop!

No updates tomorrow or sat. I have to go out of town for a funeral.

Offline John Krause

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #23 on: August 14, 2014, 07:55:00 PM »
Hey Bill,

Sounds great!  Hope it comes out perfect for you.
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Offline Jwilliam

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #24 on: August 14, 2014, 08:31:00 PM »
Looking good my friend !!!    :thumbsup:    


Bill

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #25 on: August 14, 2014, 08:48:00 PM »
Hi Bill,
 Good luck with your new bow. It is sure coming along great.
 Please give all of our best to your lovely wife, from Karen and I.

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Offline Duckbutt

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #26 on: August 15, 2014, 08:07:00 AM »
I think Bill had to trade the other one in because I drooled all over it at the dinner table at the banquet.      :D  

That the wait on a Zipper is now up to 20 plus years has me a little worried though.

Y'all have a jam up time in CO!

Offline BrownA5

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #27 on: August 15, 2014, 09:40:00 AM »
Great looking bow.  I will certainly be following this build along.  Thanks Bill(s) for sharing it!

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #28 on: August 15, 2014, 10:42:00 AM »
Bill K,you'll never appreciate that bow since you shoot it.
Bill D's bows are so quiet,fast and smooth that make them just perfect. The weight its self makes them a joy to carry all they long in the mountains. So its beauty is just a part of the equation. Congrats to both Bills.
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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #29 on: August 15, 2014, 08:30:00 PM »
Looks like a Bee now.
Relax,

You'll live longer!

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Offline Bill Kissner

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #30 on: August 15, 2014, 09:31:00 PM »
Daryl my friend, you embarrass me with such accolades!   :o   I wish I deserved half of them. By the way, your check is in the mail!   :jumper:
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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #31 on: August 17, 2014, 07:33:00 PM »
Here is the skin that will be applied over the carbon tomorrow.
 
It will look much better on the limbs.

Offline far rider

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #32 on: August 17, 2014, 08:13:00 PM »
This is great. Really like watching this come together.
Tim
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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #33 on: August 17, 2014, 08:16:00 PM »
This is for sure going to be one extraordinary bow! Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Offline Jwilliam

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #34 on: August 18, 2014, 01:19:00 AM »
Looking forward to seeing how these skins look.


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Offline legends1

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #35 on: August 18, 2014, 01:31:00 AM »
What a great story Bill and this bow is turning out great so far. Cant wait to see the finish.

Offline beaunaro

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #36 on: August 18, 2014, 11:39:00 PM »
I'm glad to see Kissner is getting such a nice bow.

Dunn has me on his build list again too, this time it's a new SXT for Lynne.

I'll be Elk hunting close to the Kissners and will be stopping in to say Hello.

Maybe we will all run into each other out there.
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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #37 on: August 19, 2014, 10:28:00 AM »
It still needs some more sanding and finish sprayed but I am making progress.

 

 

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #38 on: August 19, 2014, 10:30:00 AM »
The skins are on the limbs but they will need to dry for a couple of more days before I can do anything more with them. The pattern on the skin shows up much better now.

I hope to see you there, Irv!

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Re: Zipper build along for Bill Kissner
« Reply #39 on: August 19, 2014, 02:00:00 PM »
Great looking riser !!! Looking forward to seeing the finished limbs.


Bill

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